Becoming a famous actor or actress is no easy feat. However, staying famous and relevant in the competitive and complex world of Hollywood can be even more difficult. Many big names in the business end up leaving the industry behind one way or another. In fact, even some of the most popular movie stars have disappeared out of the limelight and off of our screens after having a quick taste of fame.
These men and women were some of the most popular in television and film until suddenly falling off the face of the planet. While some of these stars retired from acting by choice – deciding to follow a different path instead – others simply faded away after struggling to maintain steady roles after reaching their initial success.
[post_page_title]Mischa Barton[/post_page_title]
Back in the 2000s, there were very few teens who didn’t watch The O.C. The Fox drama series that followed a group of upperclass teenagers from Orange County, California became a sensation at the time. One of the stars it spawned was actress Mischa Barton. Thanks to her leading role on the series as Marissa Cooper, Barton quickly became the It girl of the decade.
However, after skyrocketing to fame, she decided to leave The O.C. during its third season in order to focus on acting in movies. Since then, her career only plummeted, getting cast in mostly unmemorable film roles. However, it was recently announced that Barton will be joining the 2019 reboot of MTV reality show inspired by The O.C. – The Hills.