Set in the affluent, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Calif., The O.C. followed the melodramatic lives of the Cohen family as they navigate through the materialistic world of Orange County’s finest.
During its 2003-07 run on Fox, The O.C. gained a large following of dedicated fans, turning the modern-day soap opera into a pop culture phenomenon. The show carried on for four seasons, with a cast that included Peter Gallagher, Ben McKenzie, Kelly Rowan, Mischa Barton, Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody.
The beloved teen drama premiered on Aug. 5, 2003. In celebration of the anniversary, The Hollywood Reporter checks in on the stars of The O.C. and where they are now in their careers.
