Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Mischa Barton

The O.C. launched Mischa Barton's career. She played the "It" girl of Orange County, Marissa Cooper, and no other teen drama has even come close to matching the hype. She even won several Teen Choice Awards, despite leaving The O.C. after three seasons.

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