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Mischa Barton is sharing her experiences — good and bad — on The 35-year-old actress spoke frankly about her character, Marissa Cooper's, shocking death on season 3 of the show and says that it was her treatment on set that led to the decision. «It started pretty early on because it had a lot to do with them adding Rachel [Bilson] in last minute as, after the first season, a series regular and evening out everybody's pay,» Barton told  of Bilson's character, Summer Roberts.

Mischa Barton isn't holding back about her experiences — good and bad — on The 35-year-old actress spoke frankly about her character, Marissa Cooper's, shocking death on season 3 of the show and how her treatment on set led to the decision. «It started pretty early on because it had a lot to do with them adding Rachel [Bilson] in last minute as, after the first season, a series regular and evening out everybody's pay,» Barton told  of Bilson's character, Summer Roberts.

Years after The OC ended, fans still remember Mischa Barton's character, Marissa Cooper's final scene on the show, where her character died in a car crash. During the 2003 show's run, Barton's sudden exit had caused a massive stir and in a recent interview with E!, the actress finally opened up about the real reason why she quit the show.

“It’s a bit complicated,” said Mischa Barton when discussing the nature of her departure from The O.C. with E! News.

Mischa Barton escaped LA for a mini getaway with her boyfriend on Wednesday and when she shared a photo from the bath it certainly got fans talking. The O.C. alum looked sultry as she posed up a storm in the tub while her beau, Gian Marco Flamini, hopped behind the camera.MORE: See the cast of The O.C.

plastered paparazzi pictures of Tyra Banks in a swimsuit, under headlines “Thigh-ra Banks”, “America’s Next Top Waddle” and “Tyra Porkchops”. A year later, The O.

Just call it summer lovin’ — Mischa Barton was spotted on Tuesday, September 8, strolling through Echo Park in Los Angeles with a brand new beau! In a few pics, the actress, 34, looked cool, calm, and collected rocking a black maxi dress, layered jewelry, gray Converse, and carrying her bag. Mischa stayed hydrated by carrying a bottle of water and ensured that she was staying safe and respecting other park-goers by wearing a face mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mischa Barton isn't ruling out an reboot! ET's Katie Krause spoke to the 34-year-old actress, who revealed a number of ways she thinks the teen soap could return. Barton played Marissa Cooper from 2003 to 2006 in the series, before it came to an end the next year.

Mischa Barton is used to being caught up in the drama. The 34-year-old actress appeared on season one of, but when the show started filming its second season, rumors started swirling that she might not be coming back.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are teasing a drama-filled season 2 of

Mischa Barton did not take kindly to the news that she will not be returning to for the reality show's second season, or that Caroline D'Amore will be taking her place. 

It’s 2006 all over again with Mischa Barton sparring with another Hollywood “It” girl. Back in the day when she played Marissa Cooper on The OC, she was among the party scene that included young Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Kim Kardashian and Caroline D’Amore. The latter has reportedly been tapped to join the cast of The Hills: New Beginnings season two, replacing Mischa and the 34-year-old is beyond furious with the news.

Mischa Barton's days are behind her. A source tells ET that the second season of  recently began filming and the 34-year-old actress will not be returning.

Peter Gallagher still keeps in touch with his co-stars from The O.C.