Emmy-winning director Bruce Bilson, the grandfather of actress Rachel Bilson, died Friday at the age of 97 at his Los Angeles home, according to his daughter Julie Bilson Ahlberg.
Bilson Ahlberg told The Hollywood Reporter that Bruce, who previously won an Emmy in his work on the iconic sitcom Get Smart, passed away ‘peacefully.’
Bruce won the Emmy in 1968 for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy for his work on the Get Smart episode Maxwell Smart, Private Eye. Bruce had been in the director’s chair for more than 400 TV episodes, having racked up credits on a number of iconic shows of the era.
Rachel Bilson was a guest on Kristin Cavallari’s podcast Let’s Be Honest – episode aired on January 20, 2026.
Gordon Ramsay is ditching the kitchen for a seat behind the camera as he executive produces his first scripted television series in development at Fox Entertainment.
Rachel Bilson will star in a cooking school drama based on the book “The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry” by Kathleen Flinn. Stephanie Danler, who is writing an original female-driven series for Apple TV and A24, will adapt the book for the small screen. Ramsay will produce the scripted series with his production company Studio Ramsay with partners Lisa Edwards, Olivia Allen and Flinn.
Rachel Bilson attended Art Of Elysium HEAVEN Gala in Montecito, CA on November 11, 2025.
- Public Appearances 11/2025 Art Of Elysium HEAVEN Gala
Rachel Bilson attended Lancôme Idôle House in New York, NY on June 5, 2025.
- Public Appearances 06/2025 Lancôme Idôle House
21 Seeds Tequila has teamed up with actor Rachel Bilson on a new campaign that sees her reprise her role on The OC.
Bilson, who starred on The OC as Summer Roberts, is marking the teen drama’s 21st anniversary with a series of videos that see her crafting cocktails as her character on the show. The flavoured Tequila brand also teamed up with production company Fake Empire, run by The OC’s executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, on the new campaign.
“When 21 Seeds called to ask me to step back into my role as Summer, it was an easy yes, especially when I heard Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage were involved. I always say I would do anything with them at the drop of a dime,” said Bilson. “Bringing back Summer has been fun, and I really joined the campaign because I was already a fan of 21 Seeds.”
According to a Kantar study cited by 21 Seeds, 81% of consumers like when brands bring back sentimental products and trends. As such, the brand sought to tap into early 2000s nostalgia with The OC-inspired campaign, called Serving Summer. The campaign will serve as the brand’s flagship seasonal campaign to highlight the versatility of 21 Seeds for a variety of summer occasions.
It includes three 15-second spots that reference callbacks from the show. Schwartz added: “We’re constantly asked about a reunion or where our characters would be now, and this felt like a fun way to hang out with Summer Roberts again. There are Easter eggs hidden throughout, as well as shoutouts to some memorable moments from the show.”
The campaign will launch on 1 July via Hulu, Max, Peacock and other digital platforms, and on the @21seeds Instagram page.
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