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It’s been eight years since ‘The O.C.’ was cruelly taken away from us after just four seasons, and quite frankly, our lives have never been the same since.
We’re not being dramatic either (well, at least not compared to the privileged, fictional residents of Newport Beach) and often find ourselves wondering what our favourite stars of yesteryear are up to now.
‘The O.C.’ launched a number of top stars, giving future A-lister Chris Pratt his first taste of fame, and in the years since it went off-air, Rachel Bilson, Adam Brody and plenty of others have forged successful careers in TV and film.
Not all of the cast members have focussed their efforts on acting though, and other pursuits include releasing albums, and even providing voiceovers for video games.
So who’s been up to what? Check out what the cast of ‘The O.C.’ are doing now below…
The O.C: Where Are They Now?
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Adam Brody starred as Seth Cohen... (credit:Getty Images)
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Yup, still super cute. Anyway, what's Adam been up to in the seven years since 'The O.C.' ended? He's now about to become a dad for the first time, when his wife Leighton Meester (yes, Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf!) gives birth later this year and his career has gone from strength-to-strength too. He recently starred in the US TV show 'Billy And Billie', which received rave reviews, and has also made appearances on the big screen, in movies 'Baggage Claim', 'Welcome To The Jungle' and 'Scream 4'. (credit:Rob Latour/Invision/AP)
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Benjamin McKenzie starred as Ryan Atwood... (credit:Getty Images)
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Ben is currently starring in the hit TV series 'Gotham', but in the years immediately after 'the final season of 'The O.C.', the star focused his efforts on films, making appearances in 'Johnny Got His Gun', 'Decoding Annie Parker' and 'Goodbye World'. (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Rachel Bilson starred as Summer Roberts... (credit:Getty Images)
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Rachel hasn't aged a day since stealing Seth's (and our) heart, though she is now a mum, after welcoming her a daughter with boyfriend Hayden Christensen in 2014. The couple met on set of 'Jumper', though TV fans of today won't need telling that Rachel's biggest success since leaving Orange County behind, is her sitcom, 'Hart Of Dixie'. Sadly though, the series has just been axed after four seasons. (credit:Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
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Mischa Barton starred as Marissa Cooper... (credit:Getty Images)
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Mischa's had a rocky ride since the show ended, and while she's experienced career success in the movie world, her personal life has often hit headlines. In April 2015, Mischa started legal proceedings against her mother, claiming that stole money and had damaged her reputation. The actress has also taken on a number of refreshingly different projects, starring in a Noel Gallagher music video and launching her own fashion lines. (credit:Scott Roth/Invision/AP)
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Peter Gallagher starred as Sandy Cohen... (credit:Getty Images)
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First things first: Wow - what a moustache. Bravo, Peter. During 'The O.C.' Peter released an album, keeping his vocal chords in training for a return to Broadway when the show finished. As of summer 2015, he was treading the boards in 'On the Twentieth Century'. He's also popped up on a number of hit US TV shows, including 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'Law And Order'. (credit:Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Kelly Rowan starred as Kirsten Cohen... (credit:Getty Images)
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Kelly welcomed a daughter in 2008, the year after we said our final farewell to Newport Beach. In 2012 she nabbed a lead role in the crime drama 'Perception', where she stars alongside 'Will & Grace' star Eric McCormack. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Melinda Clarke starred as Julie Cooper... (credit:Getty Images)
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Julie was everyone's favourite baddie with a heart, and after hanging up her stilettos, Melinda continued working with 'The O.C.' creator Josh Schwartz, making a guest appearance in his show 'Chuck'. She's also lent her voice to a series of projects, including 'King Of The Hill' and a 'Mission Impossible' game. (credit:Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Chris Carmack starred as Luke Ward... (credit:Vinnie Zuffante via Getty Images)
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Chris is another member of the cast who hasn't age a day, and in 2015, you can find him showing off his singing talents on the musical TV show 'Nashville'. (credit:Sanford Myers/Invision/AP)
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Olivia Wilde starred as Alex Kelly... (credit:Getty Images)
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Olivia's career has gone from strength-to-strength since her breakthrough role as Alex, and straight after filming wrapped, she headed over to the 'House' set for a five-year stint on the show. Her film credits include *deep breath*... 'Tron: Legacy', 'The Change-Up' (2011), 'People Like Us' (2012), 'Her', 'Cowboys & Aliens', 'Drinking Buddies', 'Rush' and 'The Lazarus Effect'. And breathe... (credit:Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
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Alan Dale starred as Caleb Nichol... (credit:Getty Images)
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Alan's profile didn't exactly need a boost back in 2003, when he took on the role of Caleb, and he's showed no signs of slowing down since. Alongside starring roles in 'Lost' and 'NCIS', he's also popped up on 'Entourage', and in 'The Mindy Project'. (credit:Jason Kempin via Getty Images)
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Willa Holland starred as Kaitlin Cooper... (credit:Michael Desmond via Getty Images)
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Willa went from one amazing teen drama to another, when she joined the cast of 'Gossip Girl'.Willa now has a main role in drama 'Arrow'. (credit:Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
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Chris Pratt starred as Ché... (credit:Warner Bros. via Getty Images)
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Chris isn't doing too badly since his days as Brown University's resident eco-warrior, and he recently starred in the reasonably well-known 'Jurassic World' movie. He also does a cracking Essex accent, FYI. (credit:Lionel Hahn/ABACA USA)
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Autumn Reeser starred as Taylor Townsend... (credit:Michael Desmond via Getty Images)
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When she's not busy posing with Elsa-style plaits, Autumn can usually found on television, and she's even popped up in Rachel Bilson's show 'Hart Of Dixie'. More excitingly, she's playing the formidable Julie Cooper in the one-off 'The O.C' musical. Amazing. (credit:Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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Tate Donovan starred as Jimmy Cooper... (credit:Warner Bros. via Getty Images)
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Tate, AKA Hercules, has been pretty busy in recent years, and he reprised his role as the voice of Disney's hero for a new video game in 2013. He's also been getting political, and was one of the many A-listers to back Barack Obama for presidency in 2008, and re-election in 2012. (credit:Andy Kropa /Invision/AP)
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Logan Marshall-Green starred as Trey Atwood... (credit:Jeffrey Thurner via Getty Images)
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Is there anyone from 'The O.C' who isn't still ridiculously good-looking? (No, there is not). Wow, that face. Just look at him.Oh, we're supposed to be giving updates on what the cast are up to? Ummm, yeah he's acting and stuff. NEXT... (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Michael Cassidy starred as Zach Stevens... (credit:Michael Desmond via Getty Images)
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Zach, with his boyish good looks, may not have been able to win Summer over, but actor Michael Cassidy hasn't had any problems winning over fans. He has three movies due to hit cinemas in 2015, and also welcomed his first child back in 2011. Aww! (credit:Noel Vasquez via Getty Images)
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Samaire Armstrong starred as Anna Stern... (credit:Greg Schwartz via Getty Images)
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Canadian star Samaire has branched out into fashion design between TV and film projects that have included 'Sons Of Anarchy', 'Dirty, Sexy Money' and 'Windsor Drive'. (credit:Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
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Cam Gigandet starred as Volchok... (credit:Michael Desmond via Getty Images)
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Cam didn't waste any time when 'The O.C.' wrapped, jumping straight into a role in 'Twilight'. He also starred in 'Burlesque', and 'The Roommate', along with a series of other movies that sadly, weren't quite so successful. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Captain Oats starred as... um, Captain Oats... (credit:Getty Images)
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If you don't know him, this is Josh Schwartz, who is the man we have to thank for creating 'The O.C.' - and he still has Captain Oats. Well aware that Oats is probably the most important horse in teen drama history, Josh kept him - with Princess Sparkle(!!) - and he still sits on his desk. See the pic that proves it here. (credit:Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)