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Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson is an American actress. She had a few supporting TV roles on shows like
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
and
8 Simple Rules
, but she is best known as Summer Roberts on
The O.C.
(2003-2007) and Zoe Hart on
Hart of Dixie
(2011-2015). She also starred in films, including
The Last Kiss
(2006) and
Jumper
(2008). On the latter project, she met Hayden Christensen, with whom she shares a child, Briar Rose Christensen. She also co-hosts an
O.C.
-themed podcast with former costar Melinda Clarke called
Welcome to the OC, B*tches!
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Bill Hader and Rachel Bilson Confirm Relationship by Walking Golden Globes Red Carpet Together
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Bill Hader and Rachel Bilson Spark Dating Rumors After Their Coffee Date in His Hometown
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Rachel Bilson Talks Dating as a Single Mom: 'They Have to Be All About the Kid'
Celebs Support Jenny Mollen After She Reveals She Dropped Son on His Head, Fracturing His Skull
Rachel Bilson Shares Ultimate Throwback Photo with Rami Malek: 'Don't Forget the Little People'
Olivia Wilde Remembers Her LGBT Character on 'The O.C.' : 'I'm So Happy to See How Far We've Come'
Rachel Bilson Celebrates The O.C.'s 15th Anniversary with a 'Very' 2000s Photo: 'Can't Believe It'
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Rachel Bilson's 2-Year-Old Daughter Already Has Her Own Makeup Routine: She Applies Tinted ChapStick 'Very Liberally'
This Is How Rachel Bilson Prepares for Kissing Scenes
Return to Summer? Rachel Bilson Says She's Open to a Revival of 'The O.C.' !
Rachel Bilson Is Worried Daughter Briar Will Freak Out When She Learns Dad Hayden Christensen Is Darth Vader
Cookies, Cakes and Wine! How the Stars Indulged This Holiday Season
Rachel Bilson Jokes Daughter Briar Will 'Experience Sugar Overload for the First Time' This Holiday Season
Rachel Bilson Has 22-Year-Old Jeans in Her Closet (but Don't Worry, She'll Help You Buy Newer Ones)
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