Famous Actors Who Absolutely Despised Playing These Huge Roles

Mischa Barton – The O.C.

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In 2003, few television shows were more popular than The O.C.. At 17 years old, Mischa Barton gained national notoriety for her portrayal of Marissa Cooper — the main love interest of two other lead characters. The show’s popularity garnered more attention than the young actress was ready to handle. Barton quit the show after three seasons, later revealing she felt like she “was in a machine and couldn’t really get off.”