Falling head over heels for a (hot) rabbi wasn’t on our 2024 bingo card! However, Adam Brody’s charming Noah in Nobody Wants This changed that. Netflix’s blockbuster rom-com has reignited our interest in The O.C. alum, hoping we too get to experience a feather-light romance shared by him and Kristen Bell’s character. For those swooning over the actor, let’s take you through his real-life romantic encounters. Here’s everything to know about the dating history and relationships of Adam Brody, including his marriage to Leighton Meester.
Sorry ladies, Adam Brody has been off the market for a decade now. Brody’s romance with Gossip Girl‘s gorgeous Blair Waldorf aka Leighton Meester is definitely one for the books. However, before settling down with Meester, he dated a string of famous celebrities. Brody’s list of ex-girlfriends includes popular names like Rachel Bilson, Kirsten Dunst and Teresa Palmer. Interested to know more? Keep reading.
Who is Adam Brody married to?
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Adam Brody is married to Leighton Meester. The couple first crossed paths on the set of The Oranges, finally revealing their romance to the world in 2013. It all started when Us Weekly broke the news, claiming that Brody and Meester had been hanging out for weeks, taking a trip to Bangkok among various other sightings.
A few months later, in June 2013, the duo confirmed all speculations as they posed as a couple, hand in hand, at the premiere of Brody’s film Some Girl(s). What followed was multiple media reports about their engagement but the news wasn’t addressed by either of them.
Finally, in February 2014, Us Weekly confirmed that the two tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Northern California. June 2014 marked their first outing as a married couple at the Tony Awards red carpet.
The star couple is a family of four now. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, Arlo, in 2015 and a son (whose name hasn’t been revealed yet) in 2020.
From being co-stars to lovers to finally starting a family – Adam Brody and Leighton Meester have come a long way.
Adam Brody dating history: Looking at his past relationships
Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson
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Back during The O.C. days in 2003, Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson played each other’s on-screen love interests and this romance trickled down in real life too. The fact that Seth and Summer were dating IRL was an absolute delight for fans. The lovebirds even moved in together and also got an adorable pet pitbull terrier who they named Penny Lane.
Gushing over how happy she was at that time, Bilson told Teen People, “I feel like I have everything now — the dog, the house, the job, and him. I can’t ask for anything more.”
Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson dated for three years, however, they couldn’t make it to the end of The O.C. The duo broke up in 2006, after being together for almost four seasons of the show. For those of you who don’t know, by the time we saw Seth and Summer getting married on-screen, the pair had already called it quits. They have never spoken about the exact reason behind their split.
Adam Brody and Kirsten Dunst
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Just when people were curious to see more of the newly single Seth Cohen, another link-up rumour gained traction. This time, Brody was linked to his Bring It On co-star Kirsten Dunst. According to rumours and gossip columns, Brody and Dunst’s alleged affair started after she broke up with Jake Gyllenhaal. Little is known about their time together.
Adam Brody and Teresa Palmer
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Following his brief encounter with Kirsten Dunst, Adam Brody landed in the headlines again for another romance. The Nobody Wants This star and Teresa Palmer reportedly had a whirlwind romance after their Justice League movie was cancelled. Brody and Palmer met during the pre-production of The Justice League in 2008. While Brody was to star as Barry Allen aka The Flash, Teresa Palmer was to portray Talia al Ghul.
Unfortunately, the film got cancelled days before shooting was set to begin, however, that didn’t stop the duo from getting together and going for a holiday in Australia. Following her brief fling with Brody, Palmer was linked to another high-profile celebrity before finally settling down with her now-husband, Mark Webber.
That’s all for the dating history and relationships of Adam Brody.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Before marrying Leighton Meester, Adam Brody dated Rachel Bilson. He was also rumoured to be dating Kirsten Dunst and Teresa Palmer.
They started dating in February 2013.
Yes, Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson were in a relationship for three years, from 2003 to 2006.
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