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Mischa Barton Wishes She Never Played Marissa Cooper *Faints*

It was her biggest gig ever, but Mischa Barton says The OC was “not the kind of thing I was expecting it to be”…

By Jennifer Lynn


If you’ve ever wondered why Mischa Barton chose to leave The OC at the end of season three, you may now have your answer, as she admits she wasn’t “grateful” for the experience.

Speaking to The Metro, Marissa – sorry, Mischa – said, “It’s something I came so close to not doing. I had a really great thing with film. People say be grateful for what you have but it certainly not the kind of thing I was expecting it to be… I’ve kind of seen it all.”

Considering The OC was what shot Mischa to public attention, we’re slightly surprised that she feels so negative about the show, where she played one half of the second greatest TV couple ever. Ryissa forever.

“It’s tough. It’s really tough when you are young in this business,” Mischa continued. “People blow a lot of hot air at you. That’s the main thing. Keep your head on your shoulders – even when you think your head is on your shoulders, sometimes it isn’t!”

“It’s just one of those things when you are growing under a microscope and changing and that evolution is human. That humanity aspect means flaws – which people don’t want to see.”

The now-fashion designer hit the headlines earlier this week, as it was revealed that she’s at risk of losing her Beverly Hills mansion, which she bought while starring in The OC.

Where is Ryan Atwood when you need him? It seems like Marissa Cooper still needs saving.

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