Rachel Bilson Fired?! 'O.C.' Star's Shocking Podcast Confession!

Rachel Bilson, best known for her role in 'The O.C.,' has revealed that she was fired from a job after candidly discussing her sex life on a podcast. The actress shared the story on Nicole Byer's 'Why Won't You Date Me?' podcast, reflecting on the incident that occurred in 2023.

Bilson explained that the firing stemmed from comments she made on the 'Women on Top' podcast, where she discussed her intimate preferences. She later addressed the fallout on her own 'Broad Ideas' podcast, mentioning that she had lost a job due to the media coverage of her remarks.

"Look, I can see both sides," Bilson said. "When you take something out of context and you read something as a standalone comment, it can come off a certain way, sure." She argued that the context of the conversation was crucial, as she was "talking basically with girlfriends" and "joking around" when she made the comments.

According to Bilson, the comment that led to her dismissal was something along the lines of, "I like to be manhandled." While she acknowledged that the statement might not sound great when taken out of context, she emphasized that it was made in a joking manner during a casual conversation with friends. She also suggested that the company that fired her was "very conservative" and uncomfortable with discussing sex in general.

"We were joking around!" Bilson reiterated, highlighting the lighthearted nature of the conversation. The actress admitted that she "definitely felt myself filtering after that".

The incident raises questions about the boundaries between personal expression and professional expectations, especially in an era where podcasts and other forms of digital media allow for more candid conversations. It also highlights the potential consequences of making personal comments public, even when they are intended to be humorous or lighthearted.