Rachel Bilson recently shared a playful Instagram video featuring her and a friend donning Darth Vader masks, a nod to her ex-partner Hayden Christensen who portrayed Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The video, posted on April 27, humorously questions motherhood with the caption, 'Are you even a mom if you’ve never done this?', while Bilson's daughter, Briar Rose, is mentioned indirectly as another child assists with the masks. This Instagram moment serves as a subtle tribute to Christensen, with whom Bilson shares her daughter. The post also coincides with the release of Alan Sepinwall's book 'Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History', which reveals behind-the-scenes insights into the TV show. This light-hearted tribute reflects Bilson's continued connection to Christensen and their shared connection through Star Wars.

Rachel Bilson posted an Instagram video on April 27, where she and a friend wore Darth Vader masks, making a playful reference to her ex, Hayden Christensen, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequels.

The video humorously captioned, 'Are you even a mom if you’ve never done this?', suggests a playful take on motherhood while engaging with her audience through the Star Wars theme.

Although her daughter, Briar Rose, is not visible in the video, the mention of another child adjusting the masks adds a familial layer to the post, as Briar is the daughter she shares with Christensen.

This Instagram post acts as a subtle tribute to Christensen, highlighting Bilson's connection to the Star Wars franchise through her past relationship.

The timing of Bilson's post aligns with the release of Alan Sepinwall's book 'Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History', although the post itself remains focused on the Star Wars homage.

The video not only references Christensen's iconic role but also showcases Bilson's playful nature and her ability to engage fans with personal yet relatable content.

Bilson's use of Star Wars soundbites from the masks further cements the playful nod to the iconic film series and her personal history with it through Christensen.

Rachel Bilson is making a reference with ties to her ex, Hayden Christensen!

The 43-year-old Hart of Dixie alum posted a video to her Instagram on Sunday (April 27), in which she and a friend wore Darth Vader marks and pressed a button on them, prompting soundbites of some classic Star Wars phrases to come out of the masks.

Her daughter Briar Rose, 10, couldn’t be seen in the video, but another little girl helps Rachel and her friend adjust their masks.

“Are you even a mom if you’ve never done this?” Rachel wrote.

If you didn’t know, Rachel shares her daughter with her 44-year-old ex, who played the role of Anakin and Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

Just recently, Alan Sepinwall published his new book titled Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History in which creator Josh Schwartz, executive producer Stephanie Savage, and several cast members shared some behind-the-scenes secrets from the show. See the biggest revelations!

Watch the cute moment…