Two iconic actors from The O.C. just reunited for the first time since the show wrapped in 2006.
Peter Gallagher and Kelly Rowan came together to celebrate the Fourth of July in classic Orange County style. The actor, who starred as Sandy Cohen on the teen drama series, shared a sweet photo with his 144k Instagram followers of him and his TV wife.
"Look who came to visit! Kirsten and Sandy are wishing you all a Happy Fourth and sending you our love," Peter wrote, he added: "Great to see her, her lovely family and long-time pal. Here's to the next occasion!"
© InstagramThe actors matched in white t-shirts and beaming smiles, and their fans absolutely loved it. One fan wrote: "Everybody deserves a father like Sandy Cohen." Another person added: "Oh my god. I recently just rewatched the entire show and I still am obsessed. You all should do a special 20 years later episode." Lastly, another fan commented: "Mom & dad back together just what the world needed."
Who did Peter Gallagher and Kelly Rowan play on The O.C.?
The O.C. premiered in 2003 and immediately broke through the teen drama space. Peter and Kelly were the main anchors of the cast, starring as Sandy and Kirsten Cohen. The two portrayed caring parents to Seth Cohen, played by Adam Brody, who opened their home to Ryan Atwood, played by Ben McKenzie.
© Getty ImagesThe Cohens were mainstays throughout the show's four seasons. They were known for their steady relationship and made The O.C. more than just a teen drama.
Peter Gallagher's family life
The actor married his longtime wife Paula Harwood in 1983. But, has opened up about how "embarrassing" being married to someone for so long is in Hollywood.
"It's not something you hear every day and it's not something I ever really am interested in promoting," Peter explained on the New York Times' Modern Love podcast in May 2024. "Cause I always feel like people say, 'You know how long we've been married?' And then they do it in the press and then six months later, they're on the rocks."
© Getty ImagesThe couple are also parents to two children, James and Kathryn. James followed in his dad's footsteps and works in the entertainment industry as a director and camera operator. Kathryn is a singer and actress. She earned a Tony Award nomination in 2020 for her performance in the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill.
Kelly Rowan's life with her family
While Kelly is currently single, the actress was briefly in a relationship with billionaire David Thomson. The two welcomed a baby girl, Braelin, on April 28, 2008. She keeps her personal life very private, only opening up a few times about what it was like to raise a child as a working mom.
© Getty Images"I always take her with me everywhere," Kelly told PNI Atlantic News in January 2010. "Right now, she's more what I've been focusing on, because it goes by so quickly."
