Rachel Bilson isn’t buying into this so-called “Adam Brody Renaissance” like the rest of us scrambling to re-download The O.C. soundtracks and pretend we remember all the Seth Cohen quotes. Nope, according to Rachel, Adam never left the cultural stage—y’all just forgot.
If your brain’s a little foggy (like Marissa Cooper on a typical Tuesday), let me refresh you: Rachel and Adam worked their TV magic together on The O.C. back in the early 2000s, a show that was more iconic than low-rise jeans and flip phones combined. Fast forward to today, and Adam Brody is back in the spotlight—this time as Rabbi Noah in Nobody Wants This. (A title so passive-aggressive it might actually be a rom-com.)
Rachel: “Resurgence? What Resurgence?”
When asked by People about Adam’s alleged career comeback, Rachel basically rolled her eyes and said, “Comeback where? My guy’s been poppin’ this whole time.” She even doubled down on her Adam Brody fandom:
> “I feel like it’s always been there. But if it is, it’s well deserved. I mean, he is awesome. He’s the best.”
Translation: You latecomers can grab a seat—those of us who stayed in the Seth Cohen fan club never stopped stanning.
Rachel Bilson Hasn’t Seen Nobody Wants This, But She’s Hyped Anyway
Rachel admitted she hasn’t actually seen Nobody Wants This yet (relatable energy—most of us are still catching up on last season’s shows). But she gave her unfiltered love for the project anyway, especially because it stars two of her faves, Adam Brody and Kristen Bell.
> “I hear everyone loves it and I couldn’t be more excited, ’cause literally Kristen and Adam both I love, and are like my people. So I’m really excited about it and excited for them.”
The subtext here? Rachel Bilson would watch Adam Brody play a tree stump for two hours if it made him happy—and she wouldn’t even fast-forward. Honestly, isn’t that the kind of loyalty we all need in life?
While the internet debates whether Adam Brody is enjoying a second wind or if he’s just been cool all along, Rachel Bilson is out here saying: “Renaissance? This isn’t a comeback—this is consistency, baby.”
