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Mischa Barton Says She Secretly Dated Her 'O.C.' Co-Star Ben Mackenzie


'The O.C.' aired for four seasons from 2003 to 2007.

Barton played popular high school girl Marissa Cooper on the hit Fox series, while McKenzie portrayed new student Ryan Atwood. Call Her Daddy PodcastOne significant detail that added another layer to their relationship dynamics is the age gap between Barton and McKenzie. Both Barton and McKenzie have previously denied dating rumors, with the actress even describing them as "terribly weird" in a 2004 interview with Cosmopolitan magazine.

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