Mischa Barton has opened up about her departure from hit teen drama The O.C. The 35-year-old actress - who played Marissa Cooper - claimed she experienced "general bullying" from some of the men on set.
She also said she felt 'very unprotected' after the show helped skyrocket her to fame. Mischa starred on the hit series for three seasons before she left in 2007 when her character was killed off in a fire.
Speaking about her time on the show, Mischa said that while she had some 'fond memories', the way some things were 'handled' backstage meant she didn't think she could keep going.
The former fan favourite Mischa said she'd always felt 'ashamed' to talk about what she claims went on behind the scenes but now felt ready to share her story.
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