Mischa Barton: 'Don't Compare Me to Richie' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-24-2007, 12:57 PM

Actress Mischa Barton has hit out at the media's obsession with her weight and the size zero debate, insisting she does not suffer from any eating disorders--unlike her pal Nicole Richie.

The former O.C. star, 21, understands the pressures of being in the spotlight as a role model, but despises the way the media constantly associates her with Richie, who suffers from hypoglycemia.

The condition means the skinny socialite's blood sugar levels are often too low to provide an adequate amount of energy for her body.

She says, "I am a normal weight. I understand the responsibility that comes with a role in a TV show that is watched by millions of teenagers...but the thing is that I am naturally this shape. I have a very fast metabolism and it is sometimes annoying when you are compared to people who are clearly not naturally that way.

"I am sensitive to people like Nicole who have body issues, but I am always pretty much the same weight."

TJL · 04-24-2007, 01:05 PM

Can someone please tell me why the media is so freaking fascinated with Mischa Barton?

For someone who claims to be an "actress," she seems to spend a lot of time being photographed hanging out and shopping, and not actually oh, I don't know...ACTING!

PrettyinPink55 · 04-25-2007, 12:40 AM

She's a terrible actress. I'm sorry for any Mischa fans, but I couldn't stand that girl on The OC!!!

Buffyboy323 · 04-25-2007, 09:37 AM

I think Mischa is quite the beaut.*.....And she's right, people should stop comparing her to Nicole.

04-24-2007, 12:57 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Mischa Barton: 'Don't Compare Me to Richie' Actress Mischa Barton has hit out at the media's obsession with her weight and the size zero debate, insisting she does not suffer from any eating disorders--unlike her pal Nicole Richie. The former O.C. star, 21, understands the pressures of being in the spotlight as a role model, but despises the way the media constantly associates her with Richie, who suffers from hypoglycemia. The condition means the skinny socialite's blood sugar levels are often too low to provide an adequate amount of energy for her body. She says, "I am a normal weight. I understand the responsibility that comes with a role in a TV show that is watched by millions of teenagers...but the thing is that I am naturally this shape. I have a very fast metabolism and it is sometimes annoying when you are compared to people who are clearly not naturally that way. "I am sensitive to people like Nicole who have body issues, but I am always pretty much the same weight."
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04-24-2007, 01:05 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Can someone please tell me why the media is so freaking fascinated with Mischa Barton? For someone who claims to be an "actress," she seems to spend a lot of time being photographed hanging out and shopping, and not actually oh, I don't know...ACTING!
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04-25-2007, 12:40 AM	#3
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	She's a terrible actress. I'm sorry for any Mischa fans, but I couldn't stand that girl on The OC!!!
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04-25-2007, 09:37 AM	#4
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,104	I think Mischa is quite the beaut.*.....And she's right, people should stop comparing her to Nicole.