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‘The O.C.’ star Mischa Barton says ‘bullying’ caused her to leave the series: ‘I just felt very unprotected’

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Mischa Barton got candid about why she left the hit series "The O.C." On Tuesday, the 35-year-old told E! News that "bullying" behind the scenes ultimately led her to leave the show in 2006 despite being one of its main stars.

The actress played Marissa Cooper beginning in 2003. "There were people on that set that were very mean to me," Barton explained. "It wasn’t, like, the most ideal environment for a young, sensitive girl who’s also been thrust into stardom to have to put up with." According to Barton, things became more difficult during Season 2 when the hours got longer and producers allegedly started "evening out everybody’s pay" after promoting her co-star Rachel Bilson.

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