Rachel Bilson says her advocacy for animal adoption has been in her “DNA” since childhood

Rachel BilsonThe company’s commitment to animal adoption has been “in [her] DNA” since childhood, he said. Hollywood life in an exclusive interview. The old Dixie Hart The star, 42, teamed up with Rachael Ray Nutrish and joined the brand at the Pasadena Humane Society for a “Dog Day of Service” where they donated 30,000 pounds of food and $10,000 while on site.

“My whole life, we always… adopted dogs when I was a kid,” Rachel explained to Hollywood Life while promoting her collaboration with Nutrish. “I have always liked animals. I rode a horse, as if it were just me. And my mother was also a big believer in adoption and helping animals in need.”

Despite being attacked by a dog when she was just 3 years old, the “Broad Ideas” podcast host has remained a “huge fan of dogs” and has dedicated herself to advocating for animals in need. “I think it’s really in my DNA,” Rachel added before stressing that “raising awareness for animals in need” is important.

For some people, adopting an animal is a big undertaking, Rachel acknowledged. Responding to what she would say to anyone who is reluctant to do so, especially someone who is as afraid of facing a dog attack as she is, the actress said: “But I think promoting knowledge and experience is important. And I definitely try to live my life not based in fear and not model it after my daughter. [Briar Rose] Anyone. … So I think it’s a really beautiful message to take in that direction.

Rachel also expressed her reaction to the end of SAG-AFTRA’s 118-day strike, when the union and AMPTP reached a tentative agreement last week. The co. One former student remembers getting the big news during her daughter’s gym class.

“I got a lot of text messages,” Rachel said. “And everyone was celebrating and very excited. And I’m very happy about it. And I’m very happy to get back to work.”

Now that actors can once again promote their work in film and television, the Sweater The actress revealed that she has some pending projects that were put on hold due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which began over the summer.

“There are some films that I have to produce and act in that were on the table before the strike and now we can go ahead and hopefully move forward, and I’m excited about that,” Rachel said. The Los Angeles native’s latest project aired earlier this year. She played the role of Alison in the episode titled “Danny’s Story”. Accused.