Who is Rachel Bilson? | Rachel Bilson Biography and Wiki

Rachel Bilson is an American actress and businesswoman. She is best known for her role as Summer Roberts on the 2003-2007 prime-time drama series The O.C. Bilson made her movie debut in The Last Kiss (2006) and starred in the science-fiction-action film Jumper (2008). From 2011 to 2015, she starred as Dr. Zoe Hart on The CW series Hart of Dixie.

Rachel Bilson Age and Birthday

Bilson is 38 years old as of 2019, she was born on August 25, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on August 25th every year. Bilson will be 39 years old on Aug. 26th, 2020.

Rachel Bilson Height and Weight

Bilson is a lady of short stature. She stands at a height of 5 feet and 2 inches (1.6 Meters). She also weighs 105 lbs (48 kgs).

Rachel Bilson Education

Bilson is a proud graduate of Notre Dame High School, where she graduated in 1999 and went to Grossmont College, a community college in a suburb of San Diego, but dropped out after a year after taking her father’s advice to pursue a professional acting career.

Rachel Bilson Family

Bilson comes from a California show business family. She was born to Janice Stango (Ashkenazi Jewish), a sex therapist, and Danny Bilson (Italian descent), a writer, director, and producer. Bilson’s paternal grandfather is producer-director Bruce Bilson, her great-grandfather George Bilson, born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, UK, worked for RKO Pictures, where he headed the movie trailer department, and her great-grandmother Hattie Bilson was a screenwriter whose credits include Pal, Canine Detective (1950).

Rachel Bilson Siblings

Bilson was brought up with her older brother and two younger half-sisters, Rosemary and Hattie.

Rachel Bilson Husband | Rachel Bilson Boyfriend

Rachel Bilson Dating | Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody

Speaking of her personal life, Bilson began by dating the American actor, writer, musician, and producer, Adam Brody–her co-star on The O.C., for three years, then their relationship ended. Bilson then found love in actor Hayden Christensen, with whom she co-starred on the film Jumper.

However, by January 2008, the pair had been seen and photographed together around Los Angeles for almost a year, without confirming a relationship. In February the following year, 2009, Bilson appeared publicly with what seemed to be an engagement ring, though no official announcement was made. Bilson’s representative confirmed there had been an engagement that had since been called off, giving no other details (August 2010).

However, the duo separated again in September 2017, until now, due to unknown reasons. Nevertheless, Bilson and Christensen were both supporters of the coalition No Kids Policy, which seeks to prevent children of celebrities from being photographed without parental consent.

Rachel Bilson Daughter | Rachel Bilson Baby

Bilson and Christensen had a daughter, Briar Rose Christensen in October 29, 2014.

Rachel Bilson Jumper

Jumper is a 2008 American science fiction action film loosely based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Steven Gould. The film is directed by Doug Liman and stars Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Max Thieriot, AnnaSophia Robb, Diane Lane, Michael Rooker, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Rachel Bilson Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Rachel Bilson.

Full Name: Rachel Bilson
Age/ How Old?: 38 years (2019)
Date of Birth: August 25, 1981
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Education‎: Notre Dame High School, Grossmont College
Birthday: August 25th
Nationality: American
Father’s Name: Danny Bilson
Mother’s Name: Janice Stango
Siblings: 3
Married?: Single
Children/ Kids: 1
Height/ How tall?: 5 feet and 2 inches (1.6 Meters)
Weight: 105 lbs (48 kg)
Profession: Actress and businesswoman
Known For: The O.C. (2003-2007)
Net worth: est $16 Million

Rachel Bilson Career

Rachel Bilson The O.C.

Speaking of her career, Bilson’s television/screen debut was in early 2003, when she portrayed in one episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter and was subsequently landed the role of Summer Roberts on the prime-time drama series The O.C., which debuted in August that same year. Summer Roberts was initially intended to appear in only a few episodes but became a series regular after a successful run, as Bilson’s on-screen romance with Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) became a noted aspect of the series.

Bilson made several appearances in commercials, including advertisements for Subway restaurants, Raisin Bran and Pepto-Bismol. Her debut film role was in the 2006 film, The Last Kiss, a romantic comedy-drama, that stars Zach Braff. Moreover, she played a college student who seduces Braff’s character. One review of the film noted that Bilson played the role with “surprising depth,” although another critic described her role as “Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction as an airhead valley girl with a hot bod.”

In late 2006, Bilson was cast in the film Doug Liman’s thriller Jumper, as the replacement for entertainer Teresa Palmer; the film was released on February 14, 2008. She appeared in a two-scene circular segment on The O.C. maker Josh Schwartz’s NBC comedy, Chuck, and in the film New York, I Love You. She appeared in the 100th scene of How I Met Your Mother (“Girls Versus Suits”) as Ted Mosby’s most recent love intrigue and the Mother’s roommate.

In September 2008, she started shooting the outside the box sentimental film Waiting for Forever, coordinated by James Keach. In September 2009 Rachel appeared as a big name visitor judge in the third scene of Project Runway (season 6). Bilson starred in the 2011 non-mainstream film L!fe Happens.

In 2011, Bilson started starring in The CW series Hart of Dixie, officially delivered by The O.C. maker Josh Schwartz. On May 7, 2015, the CW formally dropped the show after four seasons. In 2017, Bilson joined the cast of CMT’s Nashville which reunites her with her previous The O.C. co-star Chris Carmack.

Bilson starred in the ABC show series Take Two which debuted in June 2018; in any case, on November 21, 2018, ABC dropped the series after one season.

Rachel Bilson Style | Rachel Bilson Edie Rose

She has also been recognized by several media sources as being a “fashion junkie” and has described herself as having a “vintage” sense of style, and mentioned Kate Moss and Diane Keaton as her inspirations. Her aim was to keep fashionable items accessible to young women by keeping the prices of each piece under $100. An advertising image was released in July 2008 which featured Bilson modelling her Edie Rose collection.

Bilson stated that she wanted to keep her fashion line “as separate as possible from Rachel Bilson, the actress. I’m hoping people will appreciate it for the clothes, not the person behind them.” Much of her fashion collection was lost when her home was burglarized in May 2009. Bilson’s fashions and sense of style made her the unwitting target of the Bling Ring, who burglarized her home on several occasions.

In 2011, Bilson collaborated with her personal stylist Nicole Chavez, and shoe industry leader Steve Madden, to launch the footwear destination, ShoeMint, an “online customized shoe shopping experience.” Two years later, Bilson designed a shirt for Invisible Children.

Rachel Bilson Salary

Details about Bilson’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Rachel Bilson Net Worth

Bilson has enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from her work as an actress and businesswoman, she has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. Bilson is estimated to have a net worth of about $16 Million.

Rachel Bilson Movies and Tv Shows

Film

2003 Unbroken
2006 The Last Kiss
2008 Jumper
2009 New York, I Love You
2010 Waiting for Forever
2011 Life Happens
2013 The To Do List
2014 American Heist

Television

1998 It’s True!
2003 8 Simple Rules
2003 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
2003–2007 The O.C.
2004 That ’70s Show
2007 Chuck
2010–2014 How I Met Your Mother
2011–2015 Hart of Dixie
2012 Gossip Girl
2016 Drunk History
2017 Nashville
2018 Take Two
2019 Drunk History
2019 Lovestruck

Rachel Bilson Awards and Achievements

Bilson has been recognized by several media sources as being a “fashion junkie” and has described herself as having a “vintage” sense of style, and mentioned Kate Moss and Diane Keaton as her inspirations. Her aim was to keep fashionable items accessible to young women by keeping the prices of each piece under $100. An advertising image was released in July 2008 which featured Bilson modelling her Edie Rose collection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rachel Bilson

Who is Rachel Bilson?

Bilson is a famous actress and businesswoman who gained extensive recognition after appearing as a cast member of prime-time drama series The O.C. as Summer Roberts.

How old is Rachel Bilson?

Bilson is an American national born on 25^th August 1981, in Los Angeles, California.

How tall is Rachel Bilson?

Bilson stands at a height of 5 feet and 2 inches (1.6 Meters).

Is Rachel Bilson married?

No, over the course of her life, Bilson has been in relationships with some of the most celebrated actors, including Adam Brody and Hayden Christensen.

How much is Rachel Bilson’s worth?

Bilson has an approximate net worth of $16 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Rachel Bilson make?