Rachel Bilson Net Worth and Salary: Rachel Bilson is an American actress who has a net worth of $12 million. Rachel is one of the most recognizable faces in the world of entertainment today and has appeared in several notable roles in both films and television series. Bilson is probably best known for her role as Summer Roberts on the hugely popular television series ‘The OC’. After this series ended, she went on to enjoy a substantial career in both film and television.
Early Life: Rachel Bilson was born on August 25, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Raised in a family with strong ties to the entertainment industry, Rachel became interested in an acting career from an early age. Her father, Danny Bilson, is a well-known Jewish writer, director and producer, while her mother is a sex therapist. Going back even further, Rachel’s grandfather is a producer named Bruce Bilson, and her great-grandmother was a successful screenwriter.
While attending high school, Rachel Bilson rubbed shoulders with a number of classmates who would become future celebrities, including Kirsten Dunst, Rami Malek and Katherine McPhee. After graduating from high school, he studied at Grossmont College. She then followed her father’s advice and pursued an acting career.
Career: Bilson began his acting career with many commercial roles for the likes of Subway, Rais Bran and Pepto-Bismol. Based on this success, she moved on to television roles in series such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.” Rachel’s real breakthrough came in 2003 when she joined the main cast of ‘The OC’. Her character was never intended to be heavily featured, but fans loved seeing the romance with Adam Brody’s character as well. Due to her popularity, she became a series regular shortly after the show began.
“The OC” became an extremely popular show and as a result Rachel Bilson became one of the most famous actresses in the world. Numerous publications have ranked Bilson as one of the sexiest women on the planet and she has won several Teen Choice Awards. Her success in ‘The OC’ also led to film roles such as ‘The Last Kiss’ and ‘Jumper’.
Bilson also continued to appear in various television shows, such as the NBC comedy “Chuck.” In 2008, she booked a role in the movie New York, I Love You. That year, he also appeared in the TV series “How I Met Your Mother” and the movie “Waiting forever.” The next year, she appeared as a judge on the reality show ‘Project Runway’ before booking a role in the independent film ‘L!fe Happens’. In 2011, Rachel Bilson booked a central role on Hart of Dixie, which ran for four seasons. He then appeared in series like ‘Nashville’ and ‘Take Two’.
Fashion: Rachel Bilson is extremely passionate about fashion and collaborating with various brands to create her own clothing lines. In 2007, she approached DKNY Jeans with a plan to create a collection for them. The line was launched in 2008, and Bilson focused on affordability while keeping it trendy. In 2011, Bilson worked with stylist Nicole Chavez and footwear brand Steve Madden to launch an online shoe store called ShoeMint.
In 2009, thieves broke into Rachel Bilson’s home and made off with her expensive fashion collection. Due to her well-known love of designer fashion pieces, she became the target of the famous group of thieves, the “Bling Ring”.
Relations: Rachel Bilson’s first publicized relationship was with Adam Brody, an actor who appeared close to her in “The OC.” The pair also played characters who had or relationship in the series. Their romance lasted for three years before they both broke up.
Rachel’s next relationship attracted even more media attention. After breaking up with Brody, she started dating actor Hayden Christensen, who is famous for playing Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The couple first met on the set of the film “Jumper”, in which they both starred. By 2008, various media outlets strongly speculated that they were in a relationship, despite no official announcement from Bilson or Christensen.
Many photos of them together in Los Angeles began to surface. The couple remained very tight-lipped about their relationship in the aftermath, even when Bilson was photographed wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring. In 2010, the pair finally confirmed they had previously dated, while admitting they had called it quits.
Three years later, the couple got back together. In 2014, they had a child. Three years later, they separated for good in 2017. While raising the child together, the couple spoke out against photographers who photographed children without express permission, especially the children of stars. This is known as the ‘No Child Policy’.
Real Estate: In 2017, Bilson made a concerted effort to start over after her split from Hayden Christensen by buying a new home in Pasadena. She previously lived in a property in Sherman Oaks with her ex-fiancée. The couple listed the property in 2012 for $2.7 million and sold it for $3.8 million after their split in 2017.
Bilson paid $2.25 million for her then-new Pasadena estate, which sits directly above the Rose Bowl. Originally designed in the 1950s by a well-known architect, the home has 3,700 square feet of living space. The outdoor space was also carefully designed by a renowned landscape architect.
While the interior is certainly spacious and modern, the outdoor area is what makes this property truly unique. A unique swimming pool and dry dock creek sit amidst a large lawn. There is also an expansive veranda with views of the mountains, valleys and the city of Los Angeles in the distance.
According to reports, this Pasadena property was previously owned by Walter Ralphs Jr., the heir to the Ralphs grocery store franchise. In 2014, the house was made a local landmark due to its historical significance.
