Who Has Hayden Christensen Dated? Complete Guide to the Star Wars Icon's Romantic History
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
The centerpiece of Hayden Christensen’s romantic life is his relationship with actress Rachel Bilson. The pair met in 2007 on the set of the science-fiction action film Jumper. Their chemistry transferred offscreen almost immediately. Bilson, coming off her breakthrough run on The O.C., and Christensen, enjoying post-prequel stardom, quickly became one of the late 2000s’ most watched young Hollywood couples.
They became engaged in December 2008. The engagement was quiet, free from splashy magazine cover reveals. Although the couple called off the engagement briefly in August 2010 due to the friction of long-distance commitments, they reconciled within a few months. In October 2014, they welcomed their only child, daughter Briar Rose Christensen, named after the classic fairy-tale moniker for Sleeping Beauty.
The relationship reached an amicable end in September 2017 after nearly a decade together. Sources close to the pair cited differing lifestyle preferences and long-distance logistical strains between Christensen’s rural retreat in Canada and Bilson’s base in Los Angeles. Speaking in retrospective interviews in early 2026, Bilson described their shared parenting dynamic as entirely "copacetic," pointing out that both parents remain united in keeping Briar Rose grounded, protected, and far away from unvetted public scrutiny.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
