While this comely actress was only 17 when
The O.C. turned her into a sex symbol, Mischa Barton was already a veteran of the entertainment industry. The London-born, New York-bred beauty made her professional acting debut at 9 in Tony Kushner's off-Broadway show
Slavs! and subsequently appeared in a smattering of movies both big (
The Sixth Sense) and small (
Lawn Dogs). Since hitting the big time, the sassy star has become a staple of tabloid magazines, with her penchant for expensive designer clothes, multiple endorsement deals and publicized romances with the rich and gorgeous, including oil heir Brandon Davis and rocker Cisco Adler.
Mischa Barton Fast Facts:
- Born in London, but moved to New York City when she was a toddler.
- A onetime child model with the Ford Agency, she appeared on the New York stage scene in Tony Kushner's Slavs! at age 9. Other stage credits include Twelve Dreams, Where the Truth Lies and One Flea Spare.
- Had a recurring role as a lesbian teenager on Once and Again.
- Appeared in commercials for Neutrogena facial-care products.
- Named It Girl 2003 on Entertainment Weekly's It List.
- In a November 2005 episode of The O.C., she was the center of controversy after some viewers complained that one of her nipples was visible during a scene.
- In May 2006, she angered O.C. fans by revealing on Access Hollywood that her character died on the show's third season finale a few days before the episode aired.
- Mischa Barton Relationships:
- Cisco Adler - Ex-significant Other
- Hania Barton - Sister
- Nuala Barton - Mother
- Richard Barton - Father
- Zoe Barton - Sister
