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Star Mischa Barton Mischa Barton says being famous isn't very "exciting".'The O.C.' actress is determined to be a successful actress but has no interest in the attention that comes with it.She told Elle magazine: "Fame isn't that exciting to me. I don't think it's something to be fighting for. I want a career. I don't get that thing of standing outside a famous restaurant, waiting to be photographed. I can't do that. I've found a very happy place - I know what I want to do, and I'm excited about the projects I'm developing. That's what I'm trying to concentrate on."Mischa admits she struggled to cope with fame when she first appeared on US TV show The O.C.' aged just 17. The 21-year-old said: "When I got there I didn't know anything about the business, and you don't make the best of friends. You make a few mistakes when you're that age and it took me a while to find the friends I needed, to b...

Mischa Barton in trouble ? Mischa Barton's family are concerned she is heading straight for rehab.The former 'O.C' actress' parents are worried their 21-year-old daughter - who recently collapsed after accidentally mixing antibiotics with alcohol - could follow in the footsteps of some of the troubled stars she has been partying with including Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab last week. A source told Britain's Grazia magazine: "Mischa's family is worried she is hanging around with the wrong kind of people because a lot of them are headed to rehab."Mischa doesn't really hang out with her old friends the way she used to and the people she's been spending time with - Lindsay, Paris and Nicole - have them totally freaked out."The last thing her family wants is for her to turn into some Hollywood party girl."Mischa suffered an adverse reaction to her bronchitis antibiotics and fell ill at a Memorial Day barbecue last month. She was r...

O.C. star Mischa Barton is ok Mischa Barton was rushed to hospital after accidentally mixing her medication with alcohol.The former 'The O.C.' star, who was prescribed antibiotics for a bout of bronchitis, fell ill at a friend's Memorial Day barbecue on Sunday evening after downing a few cocktails.The 21-year-old actress suffered an adverse reaction to the drugs and was taken to an undisclosed Los Angeles medical facility.Doctors sent Mischa home after just five hours with strict instructions to rest.A representative for Mischa revealed she is now with her family and "feeling much better".The actress contracted bronchitis while partying at the Cannes Film Festival last week.Mischa caused a scene at one lavish bash thrown by jewellers De Grisogono,when she had a dramatic bust-up with model Victoria Silvstedt.Mischa was reportedly unimpressed with Victoria following her around and tried to shake her off, but her attempts did not go unnoticed by the blond Playboy Pl...

Mischa Barton does a runway walk in the parking lot of Teddy’s the other night. She was with with some cute guy, but judging by the looks of these photos our photographer Picasso from Buzz Foto may still have a chance. Understand this that in L.A. and New York the best girls want guys who are artists. That comes before guys with dough, power and looks. When they get older, they want money.We are still curious who the guy is with Mischa. Let us know! Photos: Zavar Picasso Manokian/Buzz Foto LLC

Modelling Is Easy For Mischa Barton Mischa Barton has branded modelling "easy".The former 'O.C.' star, who has lucrative contracts with Neutrogena and Kedstrainers, insists models are paid far too much for what they do. Mischa said: "Modelling is incredibly easy. It's a nice job and it's ridiculous that you get paid so much for doing it."The 21-year-old has also slammed reports she is underweight, claiming she has a "fast metabolism". Mischa said: "I've never been too thin. I love eating, especially ice cream.The 'thin factor' has nothing to do with me. It's unfortunate because some actresses do have a problem, which means everyone else comes under the same umbrella."I had a personal trainer for a while, but I'm quite lazy. I have a fast metabolism, so I don't need to work out."Mischa admits she previously considered other career paths away from acting. She explained: "I've thought about all ...

Mischa Barton And Nicole Richie Have Jamba Juice Mischa Barton has ditched partying for dog walking.The former 'O.C.' star - who is famed for partying with Nicole Richie -insists she prefers to stay out of the limelight and entertain friends at home. Mischa told Weekend magazine: "I know I look the part, and people used to come up to me in the street and talk to me as if I was a crazy party girl. But I don't go out clubbing because that whole thing is too claustrophobic. As for shopping, I'd rather walk my dogs, Ziggy Stardust and Charlie Barton."I cook a mean lasagne, and some people say my potatoes au gratin are pretty on fire."The 21-year-old admits her simple lifestyle disappoints many of her fans,but she insists she is nothing like other young female stars who are renowned for their partying.She said: "I guess some people are disappointed. I'm always being associated with other girls, but we're not in the same crowd. I have only met Par...