Jul 16 2009Mischa Barton committed to psych ward
Mischa Barton was placed on involuntary psychiatric hold at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center yesterday, according to People:
On Wednesday, Barton called police at 3 p.m. with a health problem, LAPD Officer April Harding confirmed to PEOPLE. "We assisted her with a medical issue and removed her from her home," says Harding. She adds that no paramedics were involved and no arrests were made, but confidentiality laws prevent her from revealing details about Barton's condition.
The star's rep, Craig Schneider, tells PEOPLE that police were only needed to protect the former O.C. star from the media as she was transported to her doctor.
Jesus. I wonder what made her snap. I mean, besides looking in the mirror and realizing "Holy shit, I'm Mischa Barton! NOOOO!"

Reader Comments
1. TopCat - July 16, 2009 5:18 PM
First!! you loosers!!
2. a - July 16, 2009 5:19 PM
sweet teeth
3. Haley Joel Osment - July 16, 2009 5:19 PM
I see dead people.
4. Erica - July 16, 2009 5:21 PM
When I hear the name Mischa Barton I just close my eyes and imagine her from her O.C. days. Prettiest damn girl in the world.
5. Dieter - July 16, 2009 5:22 PM
Touch my monkey.
6. Sandy - July 16, 2009 5:23 PM
One of her assistants accidentally let Mischa see her cellulite in the mirror.
7. Veronica - July 16, 2009 5:23 PM
(sigh) it's losers. L-o-s-e-r-s.
Unless you were describing Mischa's teeth, they look like they are ready to fall out.
8. No more douches please - July 16, 2009 5:23 PM
TopCat--LOSERS, douche
9. SrfStrng - July 16, 2009 5:26 PM
How old is she?!... She looks like she is approaching 40!
10. cutter - July 16, 2009 5:26 PM
Pic#3
Smbdy: What a beautiful pet!!!
Mischa: oh, thank you!!
Smbdy: I'm asking the dog...
11. No more douches please - July 16, 2009 5:26 PM
#5-- D E I T E R, douche
12. TopCat - July 16, 2009 5:29 PM
ouch!!
13. derek - July 16, 2009 5:30 PM
She's English, that's why she has those horrible teeth.
14. derek - July 16, 2009 5:30 PM
She's English, that's why she has those horrible teeth.
15. Moi - July 16, 2009 5:30 PM
Wow she is in some serious need of teeth whitening among her other issues.
16. Mr. T - July 16, 2009 5:32 PM
seriously I know a couple of people who have had "similiar" situations and it was because they were smoking crystal Meth so that is my guess....she is smoking meth and is hallucinating and couldn't take it anymore.....maybe I am wrong but I bet not.....
17. Deacon Jones - July 16, 2009 5:33 PM
She has beautiful tits.
If I was the EMT responding to this call, I'd grope her for about 5 mintues and then 5150 her.
18. Bob - July 16, 2009 5:40 PM
It sounds like she tried to kill herself, if I had to guess. "Medical issue," and the fact she was involuntary admitted.
19. Finally it has happened - July 16, 2009 5:42 PM
It is virtually impossible to be put into a mental hospital in Los Angeles INVOULANTARY, so she must really be a lunatic.
In fact, the chances of winning the super lotto are better than being committed to a Los Angeles mental hospital because someone has to die before there is any room, and that is why folks -- all the nuts, crazies, drugged out celebrities, and other felons are out walking the streets of LA. And, duh!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is also why your whole city is bankrupt, and you all have to walk around hanging your heads in shame to hide the fact that you are from LA when you leave the city.
20. £it - July 16, 2009 5:42 PM
Jeez, Mischa, living on ice chips, celery, diet Coke and inhaling the aroma of other peoples Mickey D's happy meals was working, we get it. But you're SUPPOSED to eat food. It's nothing to go psycho over, self loathing yourself into a suicide solution. Have some chili cheese fries, a cheeseburger and a thick black and white milkshake. Eating doesn't make you a bad person. BUT GETTING FAT DOES! SO LAY OFF THE FOOD AND GET BACK ON YOUR DIET! Oh, and about the suicide attempt. If you do decide to checkout of the "Hotel California," get it on tape. Yeah, we want to see it. We're terrible like that.
21. £it - July 16, 2009 5:42 PM
Jeez, Mischa, living on ice chips, celery, diet Coke and inhaling the aroma of other peoples Mickey D's happy meals was working, we get it. But you're SUPPOSED to eat food. It's nothing to go psycho over, self loathing yourself into a suicide solution. Have some chili cheese fries, a cheeseburger and a thick black and white milkshake. Eating doesn't make you a bad person. BUT GETTING FAT DOES! SO LAY OFF THE FOOD AND GET BACK ON YOUR DIET! Oh, and about the suicide attempt. If you do decide to checkout of the "Hotel California," get it on tape. Yeah, we want to see it. We're terrible like that.
22. ralph - July 16, 2009 5:45 PM
What a dog. I'm not talking about that Dachshund. That one looks pretty cute.
23. Binky - July 16, 2009 6:03 PM
I think you people are being a bit severe.
Best of luck to her...
....well ok - I never did see the show.....
24. yo - July 16, 2009 6:06 PM
good lawdy those chicklets r nasty. all that sweet OC money couldnt buy this bitch some white strips?
25. Mama Pinkus - July 16, 2009 6:11 PM
I wish her well.
26. The Jerk - July 16, 2009 6:11 PM
Is it me or does Mischa Barton now look like a female version of Elijah Wood?!
27. Beet - July 16, 2009 6:18 PM
Ivanka Trump is engaged!!!!! Via Twitter.
28. Valerie - July 16, 2009 6:19 PM
She was about 16 when she got famous from the O.C., so it goes to show that people who make it, young, are more susceptible to going insane from it all than those who break in earlier. I feel sorry for her like I feel sorry for LiLo. Money and fame can't buy happiness.
29. uh - July 16, 2009 6:22 PM
Is this what Blake Lively is going to turn into? Seriously, think about it. Blake Lively is the new Mischa Barton and Leighton Meester is the new Rachel Bilson.
30. Lightw8t - July 16, 2009 6:30 PM
I could have called this months ago looking at pictures where she looks like a human skeleton. For this to happen she either had to be an extreme danger to herself or those that chose to admit her.
31. blp (who is British) - July 16, 2009 6:42 PM
There's nothing wrong with her teeth you dentistry obsessed American wankers. What good is having pearly white teeth when you're rotting away on the inside and devoid of personality like you fucks? Sorry but for some reason I have a strong urge to bash Americans tonight, it might have something to do with the program I watched on Hiroshima and Nagasaki last night you evil A bomb dropping bastards. I hope Obama butt rapes you all!
32. Thats some bullshit - July 16, 2009 6:42 PM
My God, what the fuck happened to her? She used to like somewhat attractive but this looks like she's been held up in her home with the DIY Courtney Love transformation kit. Good luck though Mischa.
33. uiyu - July 16, 2009 6:53 PM
shaved head or gtfo.
34. Shara - July 16, 2009 6:58 PM
There's nothing wrong with her teeth, unless you compare them to her teeth last year:
http://www.mischa-b.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=58165&fullsize=1
and in 2005:
http://www.mischa-b.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=32160&fullsize=1
That ain't normal wear and ageing. Neither is what's happening to the rest of her face.
35. Kurt - July 16, 2009 7:00 PM
Anyone else think she looks like a cracked-out Goldie Hawn??
36. Richport's Ghost - July 16, 2009 7:18 PM
Good thing I tapped that ass while it was still hot.
37. D Town D - July 16, 2009 7:48 PM
What's with the pictures of Elijah Wood in a dress? .... oh shit.
38. No more douches please - July 16, 2009 8:03 PM
blp-- Please settle down and eat your spotted dick before I put my toad in your hole, you wanker.
39. jacko - July 16, 2009 8:10 PM
my god she is going to be one ugly old hag in about 20 years
40. Eye Master - July 16, 2009 8:31 PM
# 39 -
I think you may need glasses because she already is an ugly, old hag.
41. Pond Queen - July 16, 2009 8:33 PM
She just another stupid "Foreigner." Go back to where you came from, you brat!
42. oshit - July 16, 2009 8:33 PM
maybe she just had some red kool-aid right before they took that pic..u never know.. but her teeth are one shade darker than her skin and her makeup makes her look like a clown. basically she looks like shit these days.
43. jesus - July 16, 2009 8:34 PM
maybe pepsi can set her hair on fire and revive her career.
44. ihatestupidpeople - July 16, 2009 8:40 PM
Pond Queen, if anyone is stupid and should take a hike, it's you. Get lost, idiot. We are all "foreigners" of some degree if you live in the US. I really hate ignorant people like you who have nothing better to do than make ridiculous statements. does it add meaning to your life? I home there's SOME purpose for it...
45. Bert - July 16, 2009 8:44 PM
I'd like to bang me some crazy chick!
46. 33wolverine - July 16, 2009 9:01 PM
Pukers...
47. Amy - July 16, 2009 9:44 PM
Yikes...I didn't even recognize her. She used to be so beautiful...and that was only like 2 years ago!
48. mel - July 16, 2009 9:52 PM
Why am I not surprised?
No, really? Why?
49. dope - July 16, 2009 10:31 PM
i don't like the drugs but the drugs like me.......
50. http://www.popduds.com/ - July 16, 2009 10:45 PM
METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH METH
51. devilsrain - July 16, 2009 11:16 PM
Those teeth are a nice shade of yellow. WTF
52. Ananana - July 17, 2009 12:18 AM
yep, #50 is right: Meth Teeth.
53. aussie driver - July 17, 2009 12:28 AM
#31 blp, you sodding cunt, find a British civilian who managed to survive Changi Prison and see if they share your viewpoint.
54. jims - July 17, 2009 12:34 AM
...and then we BLEND the eyeliner.
55. katiemonster - July 17, 2009 2:16 AM
involuntary psychiatric hold is code for suicide attempt. in california if you attempt suicide you are placed in psychiatric care for 72 hours.
56. kitty_kat - July 17, 2009 2:36 AM
Probably an eating disorder. Don't people with out-of-control eating disorders sometimes get put in the psychiatric ward?
57. kitty_kat - July 17, 2009 2:38 AM
Oops! No paramedics? Then I got nothing. I don't know. Maybe #55 is right with suicide?
58. Elijah Wood - July 17, 2009 3:55 AM
WHO THE HELL TOOK THESE PHOTOS OF ME CROSSDRESSING????
59. yu - July 17, 2009 5:13 AM
meth is too gross. probably uppers, downers and booze. as for her suicide attempt? she maybe thought getting skinny would make her happy. sorry baby girl. your just like the rest of us ordinary people.
sad sad sad. when it comes to suicide, does the blog audience have no heart?
60. yu - July 17, 2009 5:39 AM
meth is too gross. probably uppers, downers and booze. as for her suicide attempt? she maybe thought getting skinny would make her happy. sorry baby girl. your just like the rest of us ordinary people.
sad sad sad. when it comes to suicide, does the blog audience have no heart?
61. RichPort's Ghost - July 17, 2009 8:38 AM
No amount of medical attention can scrape the ugly off of this beeotch.
62. cavy - July 17, 2009 8:43 AM
It's no wonder she had a nervous break down.....with sites like this and asshole Perez, picking her apart over the stupidest shit day after day...it was bound to happen.
Imagine if YOU were ripped to shreds 24/7 over the most mundane things. She started acting as a young girl, probably thought that was going to be a great part of her life and than Blam-O she's put under asinine scrutiny by the likes of TMZ. Are you to tell me you all were perfect little angels as teens and young adults? I doubt it...
You couldn't pay me enough to be a celebrity these days...fame destroys.
63. GI yourmomma - July 17, 2009 9:26 AM
Hey # 31: You are welcome we saved your asses in WW2, otherwise you would be speaking kraut right now. Ungrateful pastie...
64. Henry - July 17, 2009 9:43 AM
this is just PR stunt! wake up people!!!. her new movie comes out today "Homecoming" about a obsessed girl still in love with her ex. as soon as i found out about the movie coming out today, and this incident that happened just a day or so ago i TOTALLY realized PR stunt!! so typical Hollywood.
65. what? - July 17, 2009 9:57 AM
64. Henry
I doubt that....this is not something to be proud of.
66. RichPort's Ghost - July 17, 2009 10:15 AM
#62 - Cry me a fucking river. Most of these celebridouches have their publicists tip off the papsmears when they're going to walk their dogs or buy milk. Odd how some celebs stay out of the spotlight, isn't it? Now, go weep into your commemorative edition OC beach towel.
67. ROUGH daddy - July 17, 2009 11:25 AM
They shouldve commit this chick since she took a stroll with menzie stains in her sweatpants....kinda feel sorry for this broad!
68. cavy - July 17, 2009 11:55 AM
66. RichPort's Ghost
I'm not a fan of the OC and I'm not crying a "fucking river". I just commented on the way gossip sites can rip someone to shreds for the most stupid shit and how it's sad that these young stars are over before they even get a chance.
You're a fucking asshole, but I bet you already know that....I'm sure you're called a douche bag on a regular basis.
69. KAREN ONEIL - July 17, 2009 12:38 PM
Hey BIP ( who is british ) KISS MY AMERICAN ASS YOU BITCH. IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE AMERICAN SERVICE MEN AND WOMAN YOU BIG MOUTH WOULD NOT BE RUNNIG. TAKE A FUCKING SHOWER YOU STINKING ASS FISH SUCKING CRY BABBY.
AS FOR MISS BARTON, SHE PROBALY GOT HER FUCKING METH PROBLEM OVER THERE WITH THE REST OF YOU ASSHOLE. PISS OFF
70. KAREN ONEIL - July 17, 2009 12:39 PM
Hey BIP ( who is british ) KISS MY AMERICAN ASS YOU BITCH. IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE AMERICAN SERVICE MEN AND WOMAN YOU BIG MOUTH WOULD NOT BE RUNNIG. TAKE A FUCKING SHOWER YOU STINKING ASS FISH SUCKING CRY BABBY.
AS FOR MISS BARTON, SHE PROBALY GOT HER FUCKING METH PROBLEM OVER THERE WITH THE REST OF YOU ASSHOLE. PISS OFF
71. Gando - July 17, 2009 12:40 PM
She isn't that often posted here so we hope she recovers soon.
72. KAREN ONEIL - July 17, 2009 12:45 PM
Hey BIP ( who is british ) KISS MY AMERICAN ASS YOU BITCH. IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE AMERICAN SERVICE MEN AND WOMAN YOUR BIG MOUTH WOULD NOT BE RUNNIG. TAKE A FUCKING SHOWER YOU STINKING ASS FISH SUCKING CRY BABBY.
AS FOR MISS BARTON, SHE PROBALY GOT HER FUCKING METH PROBLEM OVER THERE WITH THE REST OF YOU ASSHOLES. PISS OFF
73. RichPort's Ghost - July 17, 2009 12:49 PM
#68 - Do you kiss your mother with that mouth? Seriously sweetheart, if you want to change the world and engage in social commentary, you're more out of place than a Black man at a Klan rally. And most people call me sir, though I'd gamble most people who tell you'd they'd call the next day, don't.
74. KAREN ONEIL - July 17, 2009 1:12 PM
ghost- I DO NOT NORMALLY SPEAK IN SUCH A MANNER BUT WHEN IT COMES TO ASSHOLES BRITISH OR ANYTHING ELSE, BASHING AMERICANS WHO SERVED IN WORLD WAR 2, I GET PISSED. AS FOR MY MOTHER, SHE IS GONE. SHE DIED DURING THE WAR. SIR.
75. cavy - July 17, 2009 1:14 PM
73. RichPort's Ghost
LOL, you have nerve to comment on my "mouth" when you're the one who started it with, "Cry me a FUCKING river".....you're not only a douche bag, you're also a giant hypocrite. And you're not funny with your stupid little analogy.
76. KAREN ONEIL - July 17, 2009 1:20 PM
# 71 GANDO,
IF IT WAS ME YOU WERE POSTING ABOUT, I HAVE RECOVERED. FEEL SO MUCH BETTER NOW.
77. RichPort's Ghost - July 17, 2009 1:34 PM
#75 - Most things, like irony and originality, are lost on you, aren't they? You must be great fun at parties... for the deaf.
Quick there's another Mischa post! RUN!!!
78. Goodbye Connie - July 17, 2009 1:47 PM
@26 - i wanted to comment that why is elijah wood wearing a wig... great observation.
79. cavy - July 17, 2009 2:41 PM
#77
Yawn......
80. RichPort's Ghost - July 17, 2009 3:30 PM
#79 - Opening wide for me I see... thanks but like the "Let's Pick an STD" game show, I'll pass, thanks...
81. BushStillSucks - July 17, 2009 3:40 PM
There should be some kind of warning that confirms you want to view ugly before pics like that pop up
82. notfunny - July 17, 2009 7:39 PM
there it is young men all over the world, know whats your getting yourself into when you get involved with a ukranian/russian bitch in this world. They make look good at 15-21 but after that they make their gradual descent into the babushka realm. Don't fall for the trap!
83. jason - July 17, 2009 9:53 PM
here's the thing though. before the O.C., mischa was a very respected child actress. ever see Lawn Dogs starring her and Samuel Rockwell? it's a beautiful indie film about ppl that don't seem to fit in with the world around them. she really had a rather promising career. if you go to IMDB and other sites, check out her early filmography...it's really quite sad that things have gotten to this point. she could be a very respected actress right now, if only she made the right decisions. i think it goes back to the O.C. and our celebrity culture...this girl has been chewed up and spit out. sad. but hey, everybody loves a comeback kid! i personally hope she turns this shite around.
84. watevs - July 18, 2009 5:45 AM
i wouldn't say she's freaked out on drugs, or stimulants/meth. as she doesn't look intensely junkie. like amy winehouse.
though the teeth thing is tricky.
it sounds like she's tried to commit suicide, or had a nervous breakdown.
drugs or no drugs, it's a traumatic thing for somebody to experience.
but the brain is an amazing organ,
that can do extraordinary things.
hopefully she can recover quickly.
31# : D
82# interesting query
85. babushka realm - July 19, 2009 2:58 PM
"She has been on a destructive path for a while now," People magazine quoted a friend as saying. "Her drug and alcohol [use] has gotten to a point where it drove people away," the friend added. "I don''t think she knows her limits," adds the pal. Currently, the 23-year-old actress has been put under involuntary psychiatric evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles. Barton has battled demons before. In July 2008, she told Marie Claire magazine that she'd sought treatment for her problems. Experts say Barton could be discharged by Saturday afternoon if she demands to be released or doctors find her to be stable."
86. iwiyheh - July 20, 2009 2:57 PM
omg! did she try to kill herself or something? she's more worse than lindsay lohan and she is starving herself all the time.crazy!
87. iwiyheh - July 20, 2009 2:57 PM
omg! did she try to kill herself or something? she's more worse than lindsay lohan and she is starving herself all the time.crazy!
88. iwiyheh - July 20, 2009 2:57 PM
omg! did she try to kill herself or something? she's more worse than lindsay lohan and she is starving herself all the time.crazy!
89. Narcissist - July 21, 2009 12:07 PM
OMG. 5150s are so 2008.
I don't think she needs the bangs. She can actually get away with putting her hair up. Most women falsely believe they can get away with it.
90. brainstorm - July 22, 2009 9:35 AM
#31 you´re completely right.
I don´t understand what´s the problem here with Mischa being British, what does it have to do with her breakdown? and why do you all Americans think you are better than others?? Surprise. YOU. ARE. NOT. Except those few Indians that were living there before, all Americans are ancestors of Bristish, Spanish, Dutch and other nationalities who colonized the country you´re livin in, no one is A REAL AMERICAN!
So #13. #53. #63. , #74.
go fuck yourself, you are ALL OF BRITISH OR OTHER ORIGIN, no American saved the world during the WWII, all of your brave soldiers were just European or other ancestors so STOP BITCHIN THERE IS FINALLY THE RIGHT TIME FOR YOU TO LEARN WHAT DOES MODESTY MEAN YOUR EGO IS ALWAYS BIG YOUR BRAIN STILL EMPTY
91. A - July 23, 2009 11:13 PM
How small your memories are, Mr Superficial and readers.
Mischa Barton was previously a friend of Mr Superficial, endorsing you personally, via her own website.
I guess that was a previous, wittier, Mr Superficial at the time.
92. Alyson - July 24, 2009 11:12 AM
ok why are yu arguing about your origins when that doesnt even pertain to the picture that you are commenting on????? I dont care if your british, American, Indian, Irish, Scottish, or whatever the hell you are. Lets stick to the topic folks.
93. buy r4 dsi - January 27, 2010 4:57 AM
I hope this beautiful, striking, young and talented woman starts being good to herself.....Drugs, no good men, and starvation are all roads to a hard unhealthy life.......