Marissa Cooper is one of best remembered teen drama characters of the early 2000s.
The character, played byactress Mischa Barton, had viewers of “The O.C.”
both loving and hating her simultaneously as they tuned into the show each week, (viaBustle).
Marissa was a hot and cold character, and fans never knew what they were going to get.
The storyline was a tragic ending for the character, and viewers were shocked.
Years later, Barton opened up about what really caused her to leave “The O.C.”
and why she believed her character simply had to die.
I just don’t think sailing off into the sunset’s the proper goodbye.
Looking back, the actress revealed that she opted to exit the series in favor of new opportunities.
“I just had a lot in my career that I wanted to do and accomplish.
Sadly, the show was never the same without Marissa, and ended just one season after her exit.
