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Mischa Barton: I Hate Drunk Drivers
Originally posted 07/31/2008 03:05PM
At the tender age of 22, Mischa Barton has already been in love – twice. But she still hasn't found Mr. Right.
"I'm lucky to know you can have more than one soulmate in life," Barton says in the Sept., 20 anniversary issue of Marie Claire U.K.
"But, like a true actress, I'm always changing the way I feel about who I want to be. Nowadays, I feel I'm settling more into a woman and I'm understanding who I am."
In April, the former O.C. actress pleaded no contest to driving under the influence. She describes her December arrest as an "awful low."
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Mischa Barton: DUI Was My 'Low Point'
Originally posted 07/17/2008 02:50PM
Mischa Barton says she thought getting arrested for drunken driving was something that happened to another type of Hollywood celebrity, not her.
"That was a low point for me. I never, ever would have thought I would be arrested," she says in the August issue of Nylon of the December incident. "I was disappointed because it associated me with a group of girls that I would rather not be associated with."
Now living in Paris, the former O.C. star pleaded no contest to drunken driving in April and was sentenced to three years probation.
Still, the repentant 22-year-old doesn't plan on taking up the quiet, studious life of others her own age.
"I would want to go to college for the learning, but there's so much else that comes with that that I don't think I need anymore," she says. "I've been making my own money and living as an adult for far too long."
– Michael Y. Park
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Mischa Barton Loves 'Hanging Out' in Paris
Originally posted 06/19/2008 11:00AM
She may have popped over to see "some friends" in London, but Mischa Barton couldn't help gushing Wednesday night about her other life across the Channel, in Paris.
"I love the art and the museums. So far I have been hanging out, really – going to art exhibitions, lots of museums. I'll have my place there for about a year," the leggy, former O.C. star, 22, told PEOPLE at Pharrell Williams's launch of his clothing brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream footwear at Harvey Nichols – which was the favorite department store of Absolutely Fabulous's Patsy and Edina.
Barton liked what she saw there, too: Williams and his band N.E.R.D. "I am a fan," she said. "I like to have a feel of different performers, so I am curious to see."
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Mischa Barton Explains Her Paris Move
Originally posted 05/15/2008 09:40AM
Mischa Barton will always have Paris – the city, not the Hilton.
The former O.C. star has set up house in the City of Light, making it easier than ever to check out the glitz and glamour at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Mischa Barton Joins Rocker-Boyfriend in Ireland
Originally posted 04/16/2008 06:00AM
• Mischa Barton, strolling with rocker beau Taylor Locke (the guitarist from Rooney) through Dublin's St. Stephen's Green. Ireland is just the latest stop for Barton, who's been touring Europe with her man's band. The night before the Irish gig, Barton also cheered on Locke at his Sheffield, England show with Good Charlotte.
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Caught in the Act!
Originally posted 04/16/2008 06:00AM
• Mischa Barton, strolling with rocker beau Taylor Locke (the guitarist from Rooney) through Dublin's St. Stephen's Green. Ireland is just the latest stop for Barton, who's been touring Europe with her man's band. The night before the Irish gig, Barton also cheered on Locke at his Sheffield, England show with Good Charlotte.
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Mischa Barton Sentenced to Probation in DUI Case
Originally posted 04/10/2008 01:25PM
Mischa Barton was sentenced to three years of unsupervised probation
in a Beverly Hills courtroom Thursday in her DUI case.
The former O.C. star pleaded no contest to drunken driving in a plea deal reached with prosecutors and which will spare her jail time.
In addition, a marijuana possession charge against Barton was dropped (due to the small amount found, a source told to PEOPLE). Another charge of driving without a license was reduced to an infraction.
The actress did not attend the hearing. Her attorney, Anthony V. Salerno, was there on her behalf. "The DAs were very fair in handling this case," Salerno said outside the courtroom. "Mischa's glad the case has been resolved."
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Source: Mischa Barton to Accept Plea Deal in DUI Case
Originally posted 04/07/2008 07:20PM
Mischa Barton will accept a plea deal in her DUI case, sparing her any jail time, a source tells PEOPLE.
The former O.C. star will plead no contest to DUI at her arraignment Thursday in Beverly Hills court, and agree to serve a three-year unsupervised probation term, the source says.
Barton will also be sentenced to a three-month alcohol-education class, and pay a fine of approximately $1,700.
In addition, a marijuana possession charge against the actress will be dropped, due to the small amount found. Another charge of driving without a license will be reduced to an infraction, according to the source.
A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office would not comment on the case.
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Couples Watch: Mischa & Taylor, Sienna & Rhys . .
Originally posted 03/10/2008 06:00AM
• Mischa Barton, stepping out to lunch in West Hollywood with her new beau, Rooney guitarist Taylor Locke. Later, the actress stopped by a memorial concert for filmmaker Brandon Schantz at the Roxy, where Locke's band performed. Barton headed straight backstage – then took her spot in a booth to get into the music, clapping with her arms above her head at the end of each song and bopping her head to the music. After the show, Barton retreated backstage again before coming out with her beau, holding him around the waist and kissing him on the lips.
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Mischa Barton Charged with DUI, Pot Possession
Originally posted 02/26/2008 07:00PM
Mischa Barton has been charged with driving under the influence and possession of marijuana, stemming from her arrest in December, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
The former star of The O.C. was also charged with driving without a valid license. Her arraignment on the misdemeanor charges is set for Thursday in Beverly Hills Superior Court.
Barton, 22, was arrested for investigation of DUI in West Hollywood on Dec. 27 after her vehicle was seen straddling two lanes of traffic and she failed to signal when making a turn, police have said.
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