Age, Biography, and Wiki
Hilarie Ros Burton, also known as Hilarie Burton Morgan, was born on July 1, 1982, in Sterling, Virginia. She is renowned for her roles in popular television series and films. Burton's early life was marked by her involvement in school activities, including being student council treasurer, vice-president, captain of the cheerleading squad, student council president, and homecoming queen.
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| Date of Birth | 1 July 1982 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | Sterling, Virginia, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Hilarie Burton's height and weight are not widely reported, her physical appearance is often highlighted in her roles and public appearances. However, this information is not commonly emphasized in her biography.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Hilarie Burton was married to Ian Prange from 2004 to 2009. Following her divorce, she began dating actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan in 2009. The couple married in 2014 and have two children together.
Her father, James William "Bill" Burton (born 1947), is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and her mother, Lisa Kay (Blankers; born 1960), is a real estate agent originally from Minnesota. Burton's parents married in 1981. Burton is the eldest of four children, with three brothers. In 2000, she graduated from Park View High School, where she was student council treasurer her sophomore year, vice-president her junior year, and captain of the cheerleading squad, student council president, and homecoming queen her senior year. Burton attended New York University and Fordham University, graduating in 2004.
While still a One Tree Hill cast member, Burton made her feature film debut opposite Allison Janney and Cheryl Hines in the 2005 well-reviewed drama Our Very Own which centered on five small-town teenagers who dream of a better life. Burton and her co-stars received the "Outstanding Ensemble Acting" award at the prestigious Sarasota Film Festival. Burton appeared in the 2007 Lifetime drama Normal Adolescent Behavior which followed a group of friends who are in a six-way polyfidelitous relationship. That same year, Burton co-starred in the supernatural horror film Solstice opposite Amanda Seyfried and Elisabeth Harnois. Burton also created her own production company, Southern Gothic Production (SoGoPro) in 2007, along with Nick Gray, Kelly Tenney, James Burton, and Meg Mortimer.
In 2008, Burton appeared in both the Fox Searchlight Pictures drama The Secret Life of Bees, as the deceased mother of Dakota Fanning's character, and the limited release thriller The List. Burton was next cast in the film Bloodworth opposite Hilary Duff and Val Kilmer, an adaptation of the novel Provinces of Night by William Gay. The film premiered after her exit from One Tree Hill, at the 2010 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, but made little money in limited release. Burton won a recurring arc in the USA Network crime drama series White Collar in 2010 as Sara Ellis, an insurance investigator in the second season. She was upgraded to a series regular in 2011 for the third season, but switched back to the recurring cast in the fourth season. 2012 saw Burton guest-starring on the ABC police comedy-drama Castle (season 4, episode 13) as a reality television star who is accused of murder. Next came a recurring role in the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy for the final three episodes of the 2013 ninth season, as Dr. Lauren Boswell. That fall, Burton had a recurring role on the short-lived CBS drama Hostages. Burton reunited with One Tree Hill co-star Tyler Hilton for a recurring role on CBS sci-fi drama Extant in 2015. Burton appeared as the DEA agent love interest of main character Martin Riggs on Lethal Weapon from the seventh episode of the first season in 2016 through the third episode of the second season in 2017.
Burton guest-starred in the tenth season of The Walking Dead as Negan's wife Lucille, appearing alongside her real-life husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan who plays Negan.
During her time on One Tree Hill, Burton resided in Wilmington, North Carolina, where the show was filmed. She began dating Jeffrey Dean Morgan in 2009, after being introduced by Jensen and Danneel Ackles. Having lived in Los Angeles, Burton and Morgan moved to the Hudson Valley following their son's birth. In 2014, the couple purchased Samuel's Sweet Shop in Rhinebeck with Paul and Julie Rudd and producer Andy Ostroy. In 2018, Burton and Morgan purchased a 100 acre working farm, which they named Mischief Farm. The couple married on October 5, 2019, in a ceremony officiated by Jensen Ackles.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Hilarie Burton's net worth is estimated to be $5 million. This figure reflects her income from acting in television series like One Tree Hill and White Collar, as well as her production ventures.
Burton was cast in The WB drama series One Tree Hill as Peyton Sawyer, an independent visual and musical artist and cheerleader, in April 2003. The series premiered on September 23, 2003, and went on to be the network's top rated program of the year. The role was considered Burton's breakout role and is her best known to date. For her role in the series, Burton was featured on the cover of Maxim, American Cheerleader Magazine and People. Her performance received critical praise and she earned three Teen Choice Award nominations. In May 2009, The CW announced Burton would not be returning for the show's seventh season based on her own decision not to return, contrary to rumors she left owing to salary issues.
Career, Business, and Investments
Burton started her career as a VJ for MTV's Total Request Live and later transitioned into acting. She gained prominence for her role as Peyton Sawyer in One Tree Hill and Sara Ellis in White Collar. Burton also founded her own production company, Southern Gothic Productions, in 2007. She has appeared in various films and TV shows, including Grey's Anatomy and The Walking Dead alongside her husband.
Burton's first big break came when working as a VJ for MTV's Total Request Live (TRL). She was supposed to be a guest commentator for one segment, but producers decided to offer her a permanent job. Burton went on to present at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards and MTV's Iced Out New Year's Eve. Burton went on to portray herself on The WB (now The CW)'s drama series Dawson's Creek in 2002, which marked her scripted television series acting debut.
Social Network
Hilarie Burton is active on social media platforms, where she engages with fans and shares updates about her projects. She was also a co-host of the Drama Queens podcast with Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz until summer 2024.
Hilarie Ros Burton (born July 1, 1982), also known as Hilarie Burton Morgan, is an American actress. A former host of MTV's Total Request Live, she portrayed Peyton Sawyer on The WB/The CW drama One Tree Hill for six seasons (2003–2009). Post One Tree Hill, Burton starred in Our Very Own, Solstice, and The List. She has also had supporting or recurring roles in television series, including her role as Sara Ellis on White Collar (2010–2013), Dr. Lauren Boswell on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2013), Molly Dawes on the ABC drama series Forever (2014), and Karen Palmer on the Fox television series Lethal Weapon (2016). Burton was a co-host on the Drama Queens podcast along with her former One Tree Hill co-stars, Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz until the summer of 2024.
In October 2017, when news of the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases broke, Burton retweeted a 2003 video clip from TRL Uncensored in which Ben Affleck squeezed her breast on air. This was in response to a fan tweet that quipped, "[Affleck] also grabbed Hilarie Burton-Morgan's breasts on TRL once. Everyone forgot though." Burton replied, "I didn't forget [about it] ... I was a kid." Affleck, who'd just publicly criticized Weinstein, subsequently responded on Twitter to apologize to Burton. When asked about the incident a month later on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Affleck said, "I don't remember it, but I absolutely apologize for it. I certainly don't think she's lying or making it up.'"
One Tree Hill heightened Burton's public profile. In May 2007 she was ranked #77 in Maxim's "Hot 100 List of 2007". She also appeared on the cover of the November 2006 edition of Maxim with One Tree Hill co-stars Sophia Bush and Danneel Harris. In previous years, Burton ranked #2 on Femme Fatales' "The 50 Sexiest Women of 2005", and #12 on Much Music's "20 Hottest Women of 2003".
Burton has been candid on social media about the couple's struggle to conceive, stating that it took five years to successfully carry a second baby to term. Subsequently, she has spoken out publicly in support of abortion rights after the Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade, stating: "This is my child. My beloved. My daughter. It is no secret I struggled with infertility. Losing multiple pregnancies before her was traumatic. But female bodies are all different and unpredictable. Having an abortion after my fetus died allowed for my uterus to heal in a way that made it healthy enough to carry future pregnancies. It doesn't matter if you use the term D&C. The official word on the hospital paperwork is abortion. That's what it was."
Education
Burton attended both Fordham University and New York University. Her educational background reflects her interest in pursuing a career in the arts.
Summary
Hilarie Burton's career has been marked by her versatility and entrepreneurial spirit. From her early days as a VJ to her successful acting and production ventures, she continues to be a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
