Hilarie Burton Says She Owes Career, From 'TRL' To 'One Tree Hill,' To 'Fairy Godfather' Carson Daly

Former VJ says memorable guests include U2, Angelina Jolie. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash Hilarie Burton at at Sunday's "Total Finale Live" in New York Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Back in 2000, a Virginia girl named Hilarie Burton made her TV debut on "TRL," and the "One Tree Hill" star now says she owes it all to the show that changed everything for her. "I got out of high school and showed up in New York, and next thing I know, I'm working here, dropping out of college," she told Tim Kash backstage at Sunday night's "Total Finale Live." Shortly after winning a competition to star in a segment of "TRL," Burton was asked to stay on as a full-time VJ. "They've ruined my childhood and stolen my youth, and now we get to celebrate this tonight," she joked. She added that without then-host Carson Daly there to show her the ropes, she wouldn't be where she is today. "I haven't seen him in forever," she said. "I live down in North Carolina, ... (link)