Hilarie Burton Morgan is an American actress, producer, and author best known for her role as Peyton Sawyer on the popular television series "One Tree Hill." She began her career as a host on MTV's "Total Request Live" before transitioning to acting. Hilarie has also appeared in various films and TV shows, including "White Collar," "Grey’s Anatomy," and "Lethal Weapon." Aside from her work in entertainment, Hilarie is an author who published her memoir "The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm" in 2020. In her book, she shares her experiences moving from Los Angeles to upstate New York, where she and her husband, actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, run a farm and live with their children. Her writing reflects her journey of self-discovery, her passion for renovation, and her advocacy for a lifestyle grounded in community and local food movement.