Podcast: Why Does Everyone Hate Mischa Barton?

The tabs and blogs won't get off the young actress' case, but why? We investigate

By Leslie Gornstein Feb 07, 2009 3:01 PMTags
Mischa BartonSipa via AP Images

Why does everyone in the gossip mags hate Mischa Barton so much?
—Marie B., via Twitter

Because she seems as chilly as Gwyneth Paltrow. "And that's part of her problem," says former Life & Style editor Mark Pasetsky, founder of Coverawards.com. "Plus, there's a bit of a rebellion by readers against stars who are just famous for going out. What has she really done lately?"

More on that bombshell, and more, in the new podcast (above). Hit play to listen, and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so you never miss an episode.

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