Mischa Barton on DUI Arrest: "I Wanted to Crawl Into a Hole & Die"

By Us MagazineJuly 17, 2008, 4:39 pm PDT
Story photo: Mischa Barton on DUI Arrest: Us Magazine
Mischa Barton has opened up about her December 2007 DUI arrest.

That was a low point for me. I never, ever would have thought I would be arrested, Barton told Nylon magazine's August issue.

I was disappointed because it associated me with a group of girls that I would rather not be associated with. That was the biggest bummer for me I didnt leave my house. I was too embarrassed. They made such a big deal out of it with these other young actresses, that, for a little bit, I wanted to crawl into a hole and die.

In April the OC alum was put on three years' probation, ordered to attend a three-month alcohol education program and fined $1,652.

(See celeb mug shots.)

"It was a stupid thing to do," Barton, who now lives in Paris said of driving under the influence. "But... Ive done a lot to pay back for what I did."

Barton, 22, continued, I make mistakes, and I never claimed to be perfect. Its weird. The way I live my life, I dont want to be so closeted that I just have to shut myself off and become some protected young starlet thats removed from reality, but I was also just shocked at what a big deal people made out of it.


As Usmagazine.com previously reported, Barton turned down a role on Gossip Girl.

I was offered to play a role, but just because Ive come out of The OC, why would I want to go back on another series that is exactly the same? she asked. Its just not what I wanted to do, and its not the kind of material Im looking for.

(See sexy photos of the Gossip Girl cast.)


What's next for Barton?

"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 said. "I've been making my own money and living as an adult for far too long.

Tell Us: Do you think Mischa seems sorry about her DUI?


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  • Rose
    It's true that no one is perfect, and we all have done stupid things, but it is obvious that famous people really get away with more than everyone else. How sad.
    report abuseposted July 24, 2008, 2:13 pm PDT
  • DKS
    of whining about being held accountable for what you did. Besides, she chose to be in the public eye so of course the public is going to react. These self absorbed celebrities think they're above everyone else and it just makes me sick.
    report abuseposted July 18, 2008, 6:16 am PDT
  • DKS
    She's not sorry for what she did. It seems to me she's just embarrassed & upset that she got caught, not that she did something wrong & dangerous. I'm sick of this whoa is me crap that young Hollywood is constantly spouting. You made a mistake yes but I've done a lot to pay back for what I did? Some comunity service and $1600 bucks? Thats chump chang
    report abuseposted July 18, 2008, 6:15 am PDT
  • paswrd8000
    Our mother was killed by a drunk driver 2 years ago-it seems like 2 days ago....and this MB person says, "I was just shocked at the big deal people made," -she will do it again-and she may or may not be caught-and I just hope she doesn't kill someone. I can't believe her ambiguity about this issue...amazing...
    report abuseposted July 18, 2008, 6:12 am PDT
  • Hi5
    Believe me, having lived through that horrible, humiliating experience myself (after only 3 drinks), I know exactly how she feels (and I'm 43!). You feel like you have a "Scarlet DUI" stamped across your head and that everyone knows. I can't imagine being a public figure and going through it! If you don't stop drinking and driving after that, get to r
    report abuseposted July 17, 2008, 10:11 pm PDT
  • Date Sites Are Scams ...
    HEY SPAMMERS, WHERE ON YOUR BS SCAM DATING SITES ARE ALL OF THESE CELEBS HIDING?? ARE THEY ALL GHOSTS? CAN YOU POSSIBLY BE ANY DUMBER WITH THESE HYSTERICAL CLAIMS? ONLY MEMBER IS A 300 LB BULGARIAN LADY WITH A MOLE ON HER A-S-S LOOKING TO SCAM $$ WESTERN UNION....HAHAHAHA!!!
    report abuseposted July 17, 2008, 9:21 pm PDT
  • Heather
    The things that she was quoted as saying just makes me think that she is not sorry she is just trying to save her reputation. I have never really cared for her anyway. She seems to be shallow..... who knows?
    report abuseposted July 17, 2008, 8:02 pm PDT
  • Tanerky L
    She looks beautiful and sexy. Her music rocks. I saw her profile on millionaire dating site """""NYwealthyMatch . c o m"""" last week. "She is very picky about guys on that site", according to the officials of that site.
    report abuseposted July 17, 2008, 5:49 pm PDT
  • hot-guy
    She is my favorite. Just saw her on milllionaire personals site """"m o d e l m i l l o n a i r e. co m"""""" last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.Is she single again now? ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
    report abuseposted July 17, 2008, 5:37 pm PDT
  • buffyb_526
    She seems sincere, but what's with the adult school comment, it's never too late to go back to school.
    report abuseposted July 17, 2008, 4:46 pm PDT

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