THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'One Tree Hill' 17 years later (2023)

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Chad Michael Murray played Lucas Scott, a high school basketball star and writer who was Haley's best friend and Nathan's half-brother. Lucas eventually married Peyton, and they had a daughter. Murray appeared as a cult leader named Edgar Evernever on The CW's "Riverdale." Hilarie Burton played Peyton Sawyer, an artist, music lover, and cheerleader. She was best friends with Brooke and dated Nathan off and on before marrying Lucas and having a daughter. Burton teamed up with a bunch of "OTH" stars for two recent holiday films: "The Christmas Contract" (2018) and "A Christmas Wish" (2019). Sophia Bush starred as Brooke Davis, a high school cheerleader, party girl, and Peyton's best friend. Brooke later launched her own clothing line and married Julian Baker. Bush stars as Victoria on Hulu's "Love, Victor," a series that was inspired by the 2018 movie "Love, Simon." James Lafferty played Nathan Scott, Lucas' half-brother. He continued playing basketball after high school and eventually became an agent. He married Hailey and they had two kids. Lafferty and "One Tree Hill" costar Stephen Colletti wrote and starred in a 2018 short film called "Everyone Is Doing Great." Bethany Joy Lenz took on the role of Haley James Scott, Lucas' best friend who met and fell for Nathan after becoming his tutor. She recently starred in a few Lifetime and Hallmark movies. Lee Norris played Marvin "Mouth" McFadden, Lucas' friend and an aspiring sports anchor. He returned to play Minkus for the "Boy Meets World" spin-off "Girl Meets World." Antwon Tanner played Skills Tanner, Lucas' friend from the River Court. Tanner costarred in "The Christmas Contract" and "A Christmas Wish," with plenty of familiar faces from "OTH." Paul Johansson played Dan Scott, Nathan and Lucas' father and the villain for much of the series. Johansson starred on "Van Helsing" following his role on "OTH." Craig Sheffer played Keith Scott, Dan's brother who had a relationship with Lucas' mom, for three full seasons. He returned for a few special appearances throughout the series. Sheffer starred in a 2019 horror movie called "Widow's Point." Moira Kelly played Karen Roe, Lucas' mom. Karen eventually had a daughter with Keith and left during season four to travel the world with her boyfriend, Andy. She was recently on Fox's "The Resident" as Annie. Barbara Alyn Woods played Deb Scott, Nathan's mother and Dan's ex-wife. Woods' most recent role was in the TV movie "A Christmas Wish." Bryan Greenberg played the lovable Jake Jagielski, a high school basketball player and single father, for three seasons. Greenberg starred in the 2019 TV movie "Same Time, Next Christmas." Tyler Hilton played Chris Keller, an egotistical musician, for multiple seasons. Hilton played Elvis in "Walk the Line" and was on "Extant." Danneel Ackles (formerly Harris) joined the cast on season three as Rachel Gatina, a mean girl and rival to Brooke. Ackles is set to reprise her "Supernatural" role for the show's final season. Stephen Colletti was introduced during season four as Chase Adams, a "clean teen" who befriended Brooke and dated her for a while. Colletti cowrote and starred in a short film called "Everyone Is Doing Great" with Lafferty. Jackson Brundage joined the cast during season five as Nathan and Hailey's adorable son Jamie. Brundage is now 19. Austin Nichols became part of the cast during season six as Julian Baker, a movie producer and director who dated Peyton and later married Brooke. He played Tommy Wheeler on Showtime's "Ray Donovan." Robert Buckley became a main cast member in seven as Clay Evans, Nathan's sports agent and friend. He later married Haley's sister Quinn. He is another "One Tree Hill" cast member who starred in "The Christmas Contract." Shantel VanSanten was introduced as Haley's sister, Quinn, during the show's seventh season. She stars as Becca Butcher on Amazon Prime Video's "The Boys." Jana Kramer played Alex Dupre, an actress who Brooke hired to be the face of Clothes Over Bros, starting on season seven. Kramer has released two country albums and still acts. FAQs Videos
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THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'One Tree Hill' 17 years later (1)

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  • "One Tree Hill" premiered in 2003 and ended in 2012.
  • The show starred Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton, James Lafferty, Sophia Bush, and Bethany Joy Lenz.
  • Most of the cast members still act and many of them are now parents.
  • In recent years, a few stars reunited for holiday-themed TV movies.
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When "One Tree Hill" first premiered in September 2003, viewers were introduced to a high school crew they would grow to love for nine full seasons.

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Lucas, Haley, Brooke, Peyton, and Nathan were a complicated bunch who went from rivals to friends to couples, despite all the issues that came between them. And even when Lucas and Peyton left the series during season six, the show still continued for another three seasons, adding new characters for fans to adore.

The teen drama also helped launch the careers of stars like Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush.

Here's what the cast of "One Tree Hill" has been up to since the show ended in April 2012.

Anjelica Oswald contributed to a previous version of this article.

Chad Michael Murray played Lucas Scott, a high school basketball star and writer who was Haley's best friend and Nathan's half-brother. Lucas eventually married Peyton, and they had a daughter.

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Murray had small recurring roles on "Gilmore Girls" and "Dawson's Creek" and was in "Freaky Friday" before he broke out on "One Tree Hill." He left the series after the sixth season.

Murray appeared as a cult leader named Edgar Evernever on The CW's "Riverdale."

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Murray's credits include "Fruitvale Station," "Left Behind," "Scream Queens," and "Agent Carter." He landed roles on "Star" and "Sun Records."

More recently, he starred in two holiday movies called "Write Before Christmas" and "Love in Winterland" and a film titled "Survive the Night."

He was married to his "One Tree Hill" costar Sophia Bush for five months in 2005. He's now married to his "Chosen" costar Sarah Roemer and they have two kids: a son born in 2015 and a daughter born in 2017.

Hilarie Burton played Peyton Sawyer, an artist, music lover, and cheerleader. She was best friends with Brooke and dated Nathan off and on before marrying Lucas and having a daughter.

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Burton started her career as a video DJ for MTV's "Total Request Live" before she was cast on "One Tree Hill."

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Burton teamed up with a bunch of "OTH" stars for two recent holiday films: "The Christmas Contract" (2018) and "A Christmas Wish" (2019).

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After leaving "One Tree Hill" at the end of the sixth season, Burton went on to star on "White Collar," "Grey's Anatomy," "Extant," and "Lethal Weapon."

She has been with "The Walking Dead" star Jeffrey Dean Morgan since 2009, and the couple got married "for real" in 2019 in a ceremony that was officiated by "TWD" costar Norman Reedus.

Burton and Morgan have two children together: a son named Agustus and a daughter named Georgia.

In 2017, Burton and 17 other women from the "One Tree Hill" cast and crew signed a letter accusing series creator Mark Schwahn of sexual harassment.

Burton released a book called "The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm" in 2020.

Sophia Bush starred as Brooke Davis, a high school cheerleader, party girl, and Peyton's best friend. Brooke later launched her own clothing line and married Julian Baker.

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Bush made her screen debut in 2002 when she starred in "National Lampoon's Van Wilder." She debuted on "One Tree Hill" just a year later.

Bush stars as Victoria on Hulu's "Love, Victor," a series that was inspired by the 2018 movie "Love, Simon."

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Bush also guest-starred on "This Is Us" and "Jane the Virgin."

Her other recent credits include "Marshall" and a starring role on "Chicago PD" before she left the series after season four. In addition, Bush voiced Voyd in Disney/Pixar's "Incredibles 2."

Bush is politically active and often takes to her social media to promote gun control, women's rights, and more.

James Lafferty played Nathan Scott, Lucas' half-brother. He continued playing basketball after high school and eventually became an agent. He married Hailey and they had two kids.

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Lafferty started his career with small parts on "Get Real," "Boston Public," and "Once and Again."

Lafferty and "One Tree Hill" costar Stephen Colletti wrote and starred in a 2018 short film called "Everyone Is Doing Great."

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After "OTH," Lafferty landed roles on "Crisis" and "Underground." He also played Ryan on season one of Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House."

In September 2020, Lafferty revealed that he's engaged to "The Royals" star Alexandra Park.

Bethany Joy Lenz took on the role of Haley James Scott, Lucas' best friend who met and fell for Nathan after becoming his tutor.

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Joy Lenz was known for starring on "Guiding Light" years before she was on "One Tree Hill." She also released an album in 2002.

She recently starred in a few Lifetime and Hallmark movies.

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Lenz has starred in TV movies like "Snowed-Inn Christmas," "Bottled With Love," and "Just My Type." She also had roles on shows like "Dexter" and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

She's continued to make and release music, too.

Lenz has one daughter with ex-husband Michael Galeotti.

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Lee Norris played Marvin "Mouth" McFadden, Lucas' friend and an aspiring sports anchor.

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One of Norris' earliest roles was playing Minkus on "Boy Meets World."

He returned to play Minkus for the "Boy Meets World" spin-off "Girl Meets World."

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He was also on two episodes of season eight of "The Walking Dead" and starred in the movie "A Christmas Wish" with some of his "OTH" castmates.

Antwon Tanner played Skills Tanner, Lucas' friend from the River Court.

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Tanner was known for starring on "Moesha" and "Boston Public" before landing the part on "One Tree Hill."

Tanner costarred in "The Christmas Contract" and "A Christmas Wish," with plenty of familiar faces from "OTH."

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Tanner had roles in "Coach Carter" and "Black Jesus." He also guest-starred on "The Carmichael Show," "NCIS: Los Angeles," and "Lucifer."

Paul Johansson played Dan Scott, Nathan and Lucas' father and the villain for much of the series.

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His early TV roles included "Santa Barbara," "Beverly Hills 90210," and "Lonesome Dove."

Johansson starred on "Van Helsing" following his role on "OTH."

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He was also on "Mad Men," "Once Upon a Time," and "NCIS."

Craig Sheffer played Keith Scott, Dan's brother who had a relationship with Lucas' mom, for three full seasons. He returned for a few special appearances throughout the series.

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He made his TV debut on "One Life To Live" and lent his voice to the animated series "Teen Wolf."

Sheffer starred in a 2019 horror movie called "Widow's Point."

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He also had small parts on "CSI" and "Major Crimes" and starred alongside Steven Seagal in 2016's "Code of Honor."

Moira Kelly played Karen Roe, Lucas' mom. Karen eventually had a daughter with Keith and left during season four to travel the world with her boyfriend, Andy.

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Kelly played Donna Hayward on "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" and "The West Wing." As for movie roles, she voiced Nala in "The Lion King" and appeared in "Chaplin."

She was recently on Fox's "The Resident" as Annie.

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Kelly also starred in TV movies like "Christmas in Louisiana" and "Girl in the Bunker."

She has two children with her husband Steve Hewitt.

Barbara Alyn Woods played Deb Scott, Nathan's mother and Dan's ex-wife.

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Before "One Tree Hill," Woods was known for roles in "Eden," "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," and "Striptease."

Woods' most recent role was in the TV movie "A Christmas Wish."

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She was on two episodes of "The Goldbergs" in 2014.

Bryan Greenberg played the lovable Jake Jagielski, a high school basketball player and single father, for three seasons.

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Greenberg had a few small roles on shows including "The Sopranos" and "Boston Public" before landing a role on "One Tree Hill."

Greenberg starred in the 2019 TV movie "Same Time, Next Christmas."

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He also appeared on shows like "The Mindy Project," "The Tick," and "God Friended Me."

Greenberg has been married to actress Jamie Chung since 2015.

Tyler Hilton played Chris Keller, an egotistical musician, for multiple seasons.

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He played a folk singer on "American Dreams" and released an album before starring on "One Tree Hill."

Hilton played Elvis in "Walk the Line" and was on "Extant."

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Hilton also starred in "The Christmas Contract" and "A Christmas Wish."

He has released multiple albums and married actress Megan Park in 2015. The couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Winnie, in 2020.

Danneel Ackles (formerly Harris) joined the cast on season three as Rachel Gatina, a mean girl and rival to Brooke.

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Before "One Tree Hill," she was on "One Life to Live."

Ackles is set to reprise her "Supernatural" role for the show's final season.

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The show stars Jensen Ackles, whom she married in 2010. They have three kids named Justice, Zeppelin, and Arrow.

Stephen Colletti was introduced during season four as Chase Adams, a "clean teen" who befriended Brooke and dated her for a while.

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Colletti was best known from the reality show "Laguna Beach" before he began his acting career.

Colletti cowrote and starred in a short film called "Everyone Is Doing Great" with Lafferty.

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He was also on "Hit the Floor."

Jackson Brundage joined the cast during season five as Nathan and Hailey's adorable son Jamie.

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Brundage was only seven when he joined the cast.

Brundage is now 19.

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He posts about his life on Instagram.

Austin Nichols became part of the cast during season six as Julian Baker, a movie producer and director who dated Peyton and later married Brooke.

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Nichols' early credits include "Holiday In the Sun," "The Day After Tomorrow," "Glory Road," and "Deadwood."

He played Tommy Wheeler on Showtime's "Ray Donovan."

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He also portrayed Sam Loomis on "Bates Motel" and appeared on "The Walking Dead" as Spencer Monroe.

Robert Buckley became a main cast member in seven as Clay Evans, Nathan's sports agent and friend. He later married Haley's sister Quinn.

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Prior to his role on "OTH," Buckley started his on-screen career with parts in "When a Killer Calls" and on "Ghost Whisperer" and "Lipstick Jungle."

He is another "One Tree Hill" cast member who starred in "The Christmas Contract."

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He also starred on The CW's "iZombie."

Buckley has been married to actress Jenny Wade since 2018.

Shantel VanSanten was introduced as Haley's sister, Quinn, during the show's seventh season.

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She was on an episode of "CSI: NY" and in 'The Final Destination."

She stars as Becca Butcher on Amazon Prime Video's "The Boys."

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She also had a recurring role on "The Flash" and appeared on shows like "Scorpion" and "For All Mankind."

Jana Kramer played Alex Dupre, an actress who Brooke hired to be the face of Clothes Over Bros, starting on season seven.

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She was in "Click" and on "Friday Night Lights" and "902010."

Kramer has released two country albums and still acts.

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She was recently in "Support the Girls" and "Christmas in Louisiana." She competed on season 23 of "Dancing With the Stars" and finished in fourth place.

In 2020, Kramer and husband Michael Caussin released a book that they cowrote titled: "The Good Fight: Wanting to Leave, Choosing to Stay, and the Powerful Practice for Loving Faithfully."

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Alongside his OTH costar Stephen Colletti, Lafferty stars, co-writes, and executive produces their Hulu series Everyone Is Doing Great, which draws from their own experience as onetime teen series heartthrobs.

Are Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush friends in real life? ›

Nearly two decades after starring together on One Tree Hill, Sophia Bush proved her friendship with Hilarie Burton is still going strong and is cuter than ever.

Did the cast of One Tree Hill get along? ›

One Tree Hill hooked viewers in with its dramatic story lines — but the cast's real-life friendships are what keeps fans talking about the teen series nearly 20 years after its premiere. “We've known each other for almost two decades now.

Why did they skip 4 Years in One Tree Hill? ›

Series creator Mark Schwahn said he had the idea of jumping the story ahead before season four, when he was trying to persuade The CW to keep the show (after the dissolution of The WB).

How much time did the Lafferty brothers get? ›

Electing to represent himself at trial, Dan Lafferty took only 13 minutes to attempt to make his case. He was found guilty and sentenced to two life sentences to be served concurrently, without the chance for parole.

How many children did the Lafferty have? ›

The two had six children. Penelope Weiss, Dianna's friend, opened up to Krakauer about the couple's marital life, stating their marriage was "so happy for sixteen and a half years." She remembered Ron as a good husband and a level-headed, responsible eldest son who often mediated disagreements in the family.

Did Hilarie Burton and Chad Michael Murray get along? ›

In a 2009 interview with Entertainment Weekly following her departure, Burton said her decision to leave the hit show was not a “rash” one, underlining her friendship with Murray. “Chad and I are good friends,” she told EW. “I won't speak for him, but it was not a rash decision on either of our parts.

Why were Peyton and Lucas written off? ›

But when Hilarie left the show as Peyton, Chad's Lucas also did. According to a leaked video, Chad left because the CW wouldn't pay him what he felt he deserved as one of the leading actors. Contract negotiations led to Chad's departure from One Tree Hill, and to Hilarie leaving with him.

Did Sophia Bush and James Lafferty date in real life? ›

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Although the two never confirmed nor denied a relationship with each other, the two reportedly dated for about a year from 2007 to 2008. "We act like it's not common, and it's wildly common," Bush said on the Inside of You podcast about co-stars dating each other.

Who got together in real life in One Tree Hill? ›

Although some of the stars of the 2003 drama chose to date outside the show, others found love on set. When the series first debuted on The WB (later airing on The CW), Sophia Bush began dating costar Chad Michael Murray. On screen, their characters, Brooke Davis and Lucas Scott, entered a relationship as well.

Why was One Tree Hill toxic? ›

The actresses also discuss the drama and misconduct that allegedly plagued the set, which included internal politics and alliances, feelings of discomfort over certain sex scenes, reported sexual harassment by creator Mark Schwahn (claims he's never commented on) and accusations of general manipulation by adults.

How come Lucas did not return to One Tree Hill? ›

Murray's absence was reportedly due to "contract negotiations" and that he'd declined to return to the show. Subsequently, a now-deleted video leaked and was reported on by E! News, in which the actor was unknowingly filmed by fans saying that "They're not bringing me back next year...

Is there a time jump between season 6 and 7 of One Tree Hill? ›

On June 8, 2009, it was announced that the seventh season will occur a year into the future from the sixth season finale.

Why was Brooke Davis not in the first episode of One Tree Hill? ›

She has appeared in every episode since her introduction, and has appeared in more episodes than anyone else. The only episode she wasn't in was the pilot because she wasn't written into the script. She and Haley are the only two female characters to appear in all nine seasons.

Which Lafferty brother killed Brenda? ›

Reader discretion is advised. On July 24, 1984, Allen Lafferty returned home from work to find his 24-year-old wife Brenda and their toddler daughter Erica with their throats slashed.

Which Lafferty brother was a chiropractor? ›

In 1981, shortly after Dan started working for Watson Sr., the LDS Church sent both of the elder Laffertys abroad on a two-year mission, at which point Dan and his younger brother Mark (who had graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic six months after Dan), agreed to take over the practice in their ...

Where is Dianna Lafferty now? ›

Though there isn't any public information on where Dianna is at present, the last update on her following her divorce with Ron suggests she still lives in Florida along with her children.

Which Lafferty brothers killed their sister in law? ›

History. Ron Lafferty and his younger brother Dan were charged for the throat-slashing homicides of their sister-in-law Brenda Wright Lafferty and her 15-month-old daughter, Erica, that occurred on July 24, 1984.

Is Jebediah Pyre a real person? ›

Show creator Dustin Lance Black told Newsweek that he created Pyre and Taba because the officer he spoke to that had been involved in the case did not want to relive the traumatic experience by being portrayed onscreen. "Jebediah Pyre and Bill Taba are a fictionalisation," Black explained.

Were the Laffertys a real family? ›

Yes, the show is based on real-life events involving the Lafferty family. According to Deseret News, Brenda was found dead on July 24, 1984. The 24-year-old was discovered in their Utah home in the small town of American Fork with her throat slashed.

Why did Hailey Burton leave One Tree Hill? ›

After six years and more than 130 episodes as One Tree Hill's Peyton Sawyer, Hilarie Burton decided to leave the show that put her on the map due to an allegedly toxic workplace environment. And it was an industry vet who gave her the courage to do it.

Why did Tim leave One Tree Hill? ›

He departed the school mid way through his senior year to go to a 'special school'.

Where did they film One Tree Hill? ›

Between 2003 and 2012, 288 episodes over nine seasons were filmed in the Wilmington area. This is the story of two half-brother's life of conflict and affinity and their rivalry on and off the basketball court. Visitors love taking self-guided tours of businesses and attractions in Wilmington's Historic River District.

How did One Tree Hill end? ›

In the final chapter of One Tree Hill, the tenth anniversary of Tric brings old faces and new possibilities for the Tree Hill family; Quinn adopts Logan and marries Clay, Haley introduces Jamie to her predictions with Lucas and Julian buys Brooke her childhood home.

Does Lucas get Peyton pregnant? ›

Sawyer Scott is the daughter of Lucas and Peyton Scott. After a troublesome pregnancy during which Peyton was diagnosed as having placenta previa, Sawyer was eventually born healthy and into a very welcoming family.

Was One Tree Hill supposed to end after season 8? ›

More Stories by Rebecca. After nine years and more than 170 episodes, One Tree Hill begins its ninth and final season (really this time!) on Wednesday night. One Tree Hill's creator Mark Schwahn has said that the last 13 episodes “will be dark” compared to the most recent seasons of the CW drama.

Did Brooke and Lucas get married in real life? ›

Murray and Bush both starred on The CW's long-running soap, One Tree Hill, playing Lucas Scott and Brooke Davis, respectively. Their characters had a tumultuous on-screen romance, but they were also involved in real life, too. They dated for almost two years before marrying in April of 2005 in Santa Monica, California.

Who was pregnant in real life on One Tree Hill? ›

Bethany Joy was genuinely pregnant (although with her first child, not her second) during the filming of Season 8. She became the mother of a baby girl, Maria Rose Galeotti, in late February 2011, with her then husband Michael Galeotti.

Were Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray married while filming? ›

One month before the episode aired, Bush and Murray had wed on April 16, 2005, after meeting on the set of season 1. Just five months later, they announced their separation — just as Brooke and Lucas finally got back together during season 3.

Did James Lafferty and Bethany Joy date in real life? ›

But before the rumors begin, the actress made it clear that the pair "never ever got together in real life." And no, she doesn't have any regrets. As she explained, "That's, honestly, probably what kept the chemistry alive onscreen for so long too."

Who does Lucas marry in One Tree Hill? ›

Lucas tells Peyton he hates her and wishes she never came back to Tree Hill because she ruined his life. They later make amends, and after some time, the two get married and have a daughter, "Sawyer Brooke Scott".

Was Brooke pregnant on OTH? ›

Brooke takes a pregnancy test and finds out she's pregnant, which a doctor confirms. Dan advises Lucas to have the baby aborted, which is what he wanted Karen to do.

What does dyke mean in One Tree Hill? ›

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What disease does Peyton have in One Tree Hill? ›

Later, Lucas and Peyton learn that Peyton has placenta praevia and that having this baby could mean the end of Peyton's life.

What disease does Lucas have in One Tree Hill? ›

Lucas grew up in Tree Hill, a small North Carolina town along with his best friend and later sister-in-law, Haley James Scott. He shares romantic bonds with Peyton Sawyer and Brooke Davis, is interested in basketball and literature, and suffers from the genetic heart disease hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Who does Brooke marry in One Tree Hill? ›

Brooke & Julian get married & more in CW's "One Tree Hill" episode 13 of season 8. We've got spoilers for the show,along with a promo clip after the jump. The episode is entitled, "The Other Half Of Me," and things finally come together for Brooke and Julian as they get married.

Who does Brooke Davis end up with? ›

After having her heart broken many times, Brooke Davis eventually found happiness with Julian Baker. But was he her best love interest? Sophia Bush's Brooke Davis of One Tree Hill has become an iconic teen drama character that people still look up to even years after the show ended.

Why does Chad Michael Murray not like One Tree Hill? ›

Chad Michael Murray left One Tree Hill after the sixth season, reportedly due to contract disputes.

Why won t Chad Michael Murray watch One Tree Hill? ›

The 41-year-old actor revealed that it would be "too hard" to watch One Tree Hill — the beloved teen drama in which he starred as Lucas Scott — during a panel discussion with his former costar Bethany Joy Lenz at Christmas Con in Edison, New Jersey on Saturday. "It's a section of my life that I deleted.

Why does Lucas come back in season 9? ›

However, when his half-brother Nathan was kidnapped during season nine (long story), Lucas returned to Tree Hill in the seventh episode, "Last Known Surroundings," at the request of his best friend and sister-in-law Haley James to help take care of his nephew, Jamie, and his niece, Lydia.

Why did they skip 4 years in One Tree Hill? ›

Series creator Mark Schwahn said he had the idea of jumping the story ahead before season four, when he was trying to persuade The CW to keep the show (after the dissolution of The WB).

Is Haley pregnant season 7 One Tree Hill? ›

It's baby number two for Haley Scott on “One Tree Hill” -- as you'll recall from the season 7 finale, Haley told Nathan she was preggers and that she thinks it'll be a girl -- but it will be the first real-life bundle of joy for actress Bethany Joy Galeotti.

Is Nathan's baby in season 7? ›

Baby Richardson was the child of Renee Richardson and unkown father and was concieved after a one-night-stand at a basketball party. Renee originally tried to claim Nathan Scott was the father of her child, wanting money to support her child but it was revealed on television that Nathan wasn't the father.

What is Deb's secret on One Tree Hill? ›

Deb goes to see Nathan to tell him the secret Dan is holding against her. She reveals that she met another man and left both Dan and Nathan to live with him during a summer camp when he was younger. Nathan is angry at her and says that she pretty much gave him to Dan because she left him alone.

Who is the best One Tree Hill character? ›

1. Brooke Davis. As One Tree Hill's resident cheerleader (literal and metaphorical) Brooke (Sophia Bush) easily snags the top spot on this ranking. Despite her mean girl roots early in the series, she proved herself to be a loyal friend, a wonderful mother and an all-around angel of a human being.

Did they use stunt doubles in One Tree Hill? ›

While watching One Tree Hill's season 2, episode 6, on Hulu, TikTok user @sarah_wirgau made a keen observation — she spotted Chad Michael Murray and Paul Johansson's stunt doubles on screen.

Where are the Utah Lafferty brothers now? ›

Ron Lafferty elects to be executed by firing squad. Nov. 11, 2019: Ron Lafferty dies of natural causes after spending 34 years on death row, one of the longest-serving condemned inmates in the country. 2022: Dan Lafferty remains in the Utah State Prison, serving a life sentence.

What is Jamie from One Tree Hill doing now? ›

Brundage kept acting beyond One Tree Hill appearing on NCIS and US television show See Dad Run. But he has since retired from acting, with Brundage's last major credit being a voice role in an animated series in 2015.

Did James Lafferty and Sophia Bush date? ›

Sophia Bush

She went on to date Jon Foster from 2006 to 2007 and her One Tree Hill costar James Lafferty from 2008 to 2009.

What is Chad Michael Murray doing now? ›

2013–present: Television roles

In August 2014, he was cast in a featured role as Agent Jack Thompson for Marvel's television series Agent Carter, and has returned for the second season. On February 8, 2019, it was announced that Murray was cast in a recurring role as Edgar Evernever in The CW drama Riverdale.

Are any of the Lafferty's still alive? ›

Dan Lafferty is still alive and serving his term in Utah's state prison. Before his own hearing in April 1985, Ron Lafferty tried to commit suicide in jail, an attempt which resulted in physical and mental injuries that landed him in Utah State Hospital.

What happens with Jamies nanny in One Tree Hill? ›

Dan informs a wounded Carrie that he has called the police and she informs him that she will be out and will keep coming after Jamie. Dan reminds her of the threat he made in the hotel room to kill her if she came near his family again and makes good on his promise, shooting Carrie in the head and killing her for good.

Who is the most famous from One Tree Hill? ›

Chad Michael Murray (Lucas Scott) - 1.8M Followers

Murray remains one of the most famous people from the show, due to how memorable of a character Lucas Scott and his One Tree Hill storylines were.

Are Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton friends? ›

In a 2009 interview with Entertainment Weekly following her departure, Burton said her decision to leave the hit show was not a “rash” one, underlining her friendship with Murray. “Chad and I are good friends,” she told EW.

Why did Chad and Hilarie leave the show? ›

But when Hilarie left the show as Peyton, Chad's Lucas also did. According to a leaked video, Chad left because the CW wouldn't pay him what he felt he deserved as one of the leading actors. Contract negotiations led to Chad's departure from One Tree Hill, and to Hilarie leaving with him.

Why did Sophia leave the Bush? ›

“I quit because, what I've learned is I've been so programmed to be a good girl and to be a workhorse and be a tug boat that I have always prioritized tugging the ship for the crew, for the show, for the group, ahead of my own health,” Bush revealed.

Why Sophia Bush doesnt talk about Chad Michael Murray? ›

When asked about Murray specifically, Bush responded: “Oh, I'm not going to talk about him. I'm not allowed to because I've tried to poke fun at being a dumb kid and whenever I've done that, it gets twisted into I'm talking s–t about somebody who I don't even know anymore, who's clearly a grown-up.

Were Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray together? ›

While Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray never became an item, both found love after divorce. Duff is happily married to musician Matthew Koma. The couple has two children together: Banks and Mae. Duff also has a son, Luca, from her first marriage.

Why did Murray leave the show? ›

After playing Murray for the show's entire run, Garlin exited in December following an investigation into alleged misconduct on the set and was ultimately written off the show.

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