The duo co-starred on the teen sitcom “The O.C.”

and dated for three years.

I feel like it’s always been there," Bilson toldPEOPLEwhen asked if a renaissance was underway.

Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody during The 25th Annual College Television Awards Hosted by The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation in 2004 at The Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood, California, United States

Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody in the early 2000s.Mike Guastella/WireImage

“But if it is, it’s well deserved.

I mean, he is awesome,” added Bilson.

“He’s the best.

Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody in ‘Nobody Wants This’.Adam Rose/Netflix

Though Bilson has yet to tune into the Netflix hit, she’s “excited” by the success.

“I’m really excited about it and excited for them,” she said.

It has since been renewed for season 2.

And is there a way to do both?