Mischa Barton, known for her role in the hit TV show ‘The OC,’ made an appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show in 2004, and her interview was as lively and entertaining as ever. The transcript of the interview revealed interesting tidbits about Mischa’s name and her experiences on the show.
In the interview, Mischa discussed her unique name, which often leads people to assume she is Russian. However, she clarified that she is actually half Irish and half English. Mischa shared that her parents simply liked the name and that her sisters also have unique names – one Russian and the other Greek.
Ellen couldn’t help but joke about Mischa’s parents having more exciting names than her father’s plain “Paul.” They both laughed off the idea that names should be for fun and uniqueness.
Mischa also shared that her full name is actually Misha, which some people may associate with the famous dancer, Mikhail Baryshnikov. Interestingly, the interview took a fun turn when Ellen decided to shorten Mischa’s name to “Me.” Mischa liked the nickname, as nobody had ever called her that before. The conversation then shifted to discussing nicknames and Mischa mentioned that she had been mistakenly called “Mitch” by a French crew on set.
Moving on to the success of ‘The OC,’ Mischa expressed how lucky she felt to be a part of the show and emphasized the amazing time they were having filming it. She mentioned the great ensemble cast and the supportive and friendly environment on set, making it an incredibly enjoyable experience.
Ellen then touched upon the dramatic storyline of ‘The OC,’ comparing it to shows like ‘Beverly Hills 90210.’ Mischa acknowledged that her character had been through a lot in just one season, including her parents splitting up, losing her virginity, catching her boyfriend with another girl, and much more. She humorously contrasted this with some mundane events from her own life, such as drinking expired milk and returning a sweater without a receipt.
The conversation turned to Mischa’s driving skills, or lack thereof. Moving from New York to Los Angeles, Mischa admitted that she hadn’t had much driving experience and had primarily learned from stunt drivers on set. This led to some hilarious stories of her running over cones and being nicknamed “Leadfoot Barton” by the executive producer.
Ellen advised Mischa to be careful and consider having someone else drive her whenever possible, given her track record. They wrapped up the interview by discussing Mischa’s on-screen romance with her co-star Benjamin McKenzie and addressed rumors that they were in a real-life relationship. Mischa clarified that they were not together, but with so many rumors surrounding the cast, it was hard to keep up.
As the interview concluded, Mischa and Ellen said their goodbyes, and Mischa mentioned that Tom Jones would be performing on the show. This lively and entertaining interview showcased Mischa’s charm and wit, leaving the audience eagerly awaiting the next episode of ‘The OC.’
‘The Ellen Degeneres Show‘ featuring Mischa Barton originally aired on February 24, 2004, and by the end, it was clear why talk shows like this are so popular – they give fans a chance to see their favorite celebrities in a more relaxed and candid setting. The interview provided an intriguing glimpse into Mischa’s life and the behind-the-scenes experiences of a hit TV show.
Originally aired on February 24, 2004
