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entertainment1 year ago

"Mischa Barton Reveals Shocking Relationship with 'O.C.' Co-Star Ben McKenzie"

Mischa Barton revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she dated her "The O.C." co-star Ben McKenzie when she was 17 and he was 25, admitting that their off-screen relationship complicated her experience on the show. She also expressed feeling pressured to mature quickly and discomfort with the show's themes of sex and drugs, and hinted at feeling unprotected and experiencing bullying on set. This adds to her previous candid remarks about feeling like a fraud playing her character and the decision to kill off her character, Marissa, in the show's third season.

entertainment1 year ago

Mischa Barton Reveals Secret Relationship with 'The O.C.' Co-Star Ben McKenzie

Mischa Barton revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she and her "The O.C." co-star Ben McKenzie secretly dated during the show, sharing that their romance wasn't just on screen. Barton, who was 17 at the time, admitted that their relationship was her first and that she felt overwhelmed and unprepared for it. The producers of the show were concerned about their age gap, and the relationship caused a stir. Both actors had previously denied dating rumors, and "The O.C." ran for four seasons from 2003 to 2007.

entertainment2 years ago

The O.C.'s Fatal Mistake: Killing Marissa

Producers of the TV series The O.C., Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, admit that killing off the character Marissa Cooper, played by Mischa Barton, in the season-three finale was a "terrible mistake." They reflect on the decision, citing pressure from the network to kill off an important character and regretting not providing support to Barton during her rise to fame. The cast and crew also express their disagreement with the storyline, emphasizing the chemistry between the four main actors and the negative impact of Marissa's death on the show.

entertainment2 years ago

Mischa Barton Opens Up About Lingering Fame Trauma from The OC

Mischa Barton, known for her role in The OC, has opened up about the ongoing trauma she experienced from dealing with fame at a young age. Barton compared the media frenzy surrounding her to The Hunger Games and revealed that she still struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. She also expressed her desire to settle down, describing herself as a traditional person when it comes to relationships. Barton's career faced challenges after leaving The OC, including legal issues and mental health struggles, but she is now filming her own romantic comedy in Australia.

television2 years ago

The O.C. creators reveal network pressure behind killing off Mischa Barton's character

The creators of 'The O.C.' have revealed that the decision to kill off Mischa Barton's character, Marissa Cooper, in the show's third season finale was due to network pressure. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage expressed regret over the storyline, stating that they wished they could have found an alternative solution. The audience reaction to Marissa's death was not well-received, and the creators felt that the audience had not been served or respected. Barton had previously alluded to financial factors and alleged bullying on set as contributing factors to her departure from the show.