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• Mischa Barton is an American actress and model who portrayed the role of Marissa Cooper on the FOX television series The O.C.

  Barton was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold, or 5150 hold, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, on July 18, 2009. Exact details of the hospitalization were not immediately announced, however many stated the star looked bloated in the days before the incident.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09201/985038-67.stm

  Barton announced via her Twitter page in early March of 2009 that she and her boyfriend Luke Pritchard had split. She made the statement that "Luke is a great guy, but the type better suited as a friend."HollyScoop: Mischa Barton Splits From Boyfriend (March 9, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full Name: Mischa Anne Marsden Barton
  2. Born: January 24, 1986
  3. Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
  4. Became a U.S. citizen on February 3, 2006
  5. Notable roles: Kyra in The Sixth Sense and Shelby in Homecoming
  6. Ambassador for "Save the Children"
  7. Arrested for DUI in December 2007People: Mischa Barton Arrested for DUI (December 27, 2007)
  8. Entered rehab after her arrestMetro: Mischa's secret rehab stay (September 4, 2008)
  9. January 2009: Became a spokesperson for Herbal EssencesHollyScoop: Barton Is New Face Of Herbal Essences (January 20, 2009)
  10. February 2009: On the cover of UK CosmoHollyScoop: Barton Is New Face Of Herbal Essences (January 20, 2009)
  11. March 2009: Being considered for a role in the new Melrose Place series
  12. Barton allegedly turned down the role of Georgina Sparks in the popular CW series Gossip Girl
  13. March 2009: Split from Luke Pritchard

• The Beautiful Life

  Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton reported on March 2, 2009, that Barton was being considered for a role in the new Melrose Place series on the CW. Barton had apparently been considered for the role of Georgina Sparks in the series Gossip Girl, but turned down the role to pursue more adult opportunities.Perez Hilton: Mischa on Melrose... (March 2, 2009)

  Mischa Barton will be playing the character Sonja Stone in the upcoming television show The Beautiful Life". "Show revolves around a group of models living together in a co-ed residence in New York."- IMDB.com.

  It is set to air on the CW network, September 16, 2009.

• Eating Disorder?

  On February 10, 2009, the UK Daily Mail posted pictures of the actress. The paper conjectured that the actress looked much thinner than usual, possibly going down three clothing sizes. Barton has denied that she has a problem with her weight.Mail Online: Gaunt Mischa Barton Looks Shockingly Thin (February 10, 2009)

• DUI

  Barton was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence on December 27, 2007. She was released on $10,000 bail. Barton was charged with two misdemeanors including driving without a valid license and a DUI.People: Mischa Barton Arrested for DUI (December 27, 2007)

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