Bill Hader and Rachel Bilson: A Golden Globes romance that ended with a heartbreak during quarantine
Revisiting Rachel Bilson's tough breakup with Bill Hader during quarantine and her comparing it to childbirth.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTRevisiting Rachel Bilson's tough breakup with Bill Hader during quarantine and her comparing it to childbirth.
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Rachel Bilson, the star of 'The O.C.', offered a candid glimpse into one of her life's most challenging moments – breaking up with Bill Hader during the pandemic. This rare confession provided an intriguing peek into their past relationship.
Golden Globes Romance
During an episode of her show 'Broad Ideas', Bilson dropped a revelation that stunned guest Aubrey Plaza: she had been in a relationship with Hader "two years ago." She further confirmed, "We dated, I went to the f*cking Golden Globes [with him]." Speculations about their relationship started swirling in December 2019 when they were sighted sipping coffee together. Their appearance on the Golden Globes red carpet together in January 2020 confirmed these rumors. However, by July 2020, their romantic liaison had reached its conclusion.
Heartbreak Amid Quarantine
The ordeal of parting ways with someone during a global lockdown didn't spare Bilson. She shared her experience with Mandy Moore on another episode of 'Broad Ideas'. Though she did not name Hader directly, Bilson admitted that she had to grapple with a painful breakup during the pandemic. "I could not leave my house, you know what I mean? I had nothing else to do but sit in it, and deal with it and feel it. It was probably the hardest thing I've ever done, harder than childbirth." This heart-wrenching experience, she concluded, was a revelation, making her ready to embrace the future.
Life After Hader
Before Hader, Bilson was engaged to Hayden Christensen from 2008 to 2017, with whom she shares a 7-year-old daughter, Briar Rose. In an episode of former Bachelor star Nick Viall's podcast in July 2019, she confessed her struggle with dating as a single mom, saying, "It would have to be a very serious relationship.”
As for Hader, he is currently dating stand-up comedian Ali Wong, and he shares three daughters with his ex-wife, director Maggie Carey, whom he was married to from 2006 to 2018.
Bilson's courage in facing her heartbreak during the toughest of times and coming out stronger stands as an inspiration to many who have undergone similar experiences.
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