Rachel Bilson Biography

Fast Facts

• Passionate supporter of many charities, including Artists for Peace and Justice, Cancer Research UK, Candie's Foundation, DoSomething․org, Invisible Children, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, the Skin Cancer Foundation and The Art of Elysium
• Began acting while in high school at Notre Dame High School
• Was encouraged by her father, Danny Bilson, who is a writer, director and producer, to pursue a career in acting
• Quote: "I go to work surrounded by people I care about who also make me laugh․ I work with my friends, and you really can't ask for more than that․"
• Perhaps best known for her role as Summer Roberts in the TV series "The O․C․" and as Dr․ Zoe Hart on "Hart of Dixie․"
• Is a fashion and style columnist for InStyle magazine
• Partnered with DKNY to create a designer jeans line called Edie Rose