Reese Witherspoon Is My Idol Says Party GIrl Rachel Bilson

Feb 24 2008 Edited By Billy Sloan And Mickey Mcmonagle

THE OC star Rachel Bilson has revealed she has an unlikely role model - Reese Witherspoon.

The 26-year-old brunette babe is notorious for being a party girl but claims she wants to follow in the footsteps of the squeaky clean Legally Blonde star.

Rachel said: "I would love a career like hers. She does both comedy and drama so well.

"I also think she balances her career and family life."

Rachel, who stars in the movie Jumper, admitted she has a plan B if acting roles dry up.

She said: "I would love to be a pre-school teacher - I enjoy being with kids.

"And I would be really content raising children.

"I love my career but one day I'll balance it with a family."