Rachel Bilson earned herself quite the promising acting career. In her teens, she did a lot of stage work, starring in plays like Bye Bye Birdie and The Crucible.
Rachel Bilson then turned to television, thanks to guest spots in such popular shows as 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It wasn't until she won the role of Summer Roberts on FOX's teen drama The O.C., however, that Rachel Bilson had something to boast about.
As soon as the show debuted, the media began buzzing about the soap opera-like storylines and the hot cast. Rachel Bilson received much of this attention and, as The O.C. finished its first season, she was featured in a number of magazines, including Zink, Teen People, YM, and Stuff. She followed up the four-season run with The O.C. and landed a part in the hit comedy show Chuck. She also landed a role in the big-screen thrilled Jumper. No longer a teen idol, Rachel Bilson grew up into quite the talented and hoty actress.