They called some remarks “perplexing,” but also looked back from a 2021 perspective.
Rachel BilsonandMelinda Clarkehave reacted to their former castmateMischa Barton’s recent account of her difficult time onThe O.C.
(Barton was 17 when she began playing Marissa.)
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Bilson quickly chimed in, addressing Barton’s remarks about herthat she was made a series regular later on.
“And just by being out there, somehow it got turned against them.”
“But being that young, I do think it can be an additional stress.”
Bilson added that she thought Barton’s interview had “mixed messages.
“What do you do with all of that?”
