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Marissa Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Mischa Barton. Marissa was among the original "core four" characters on The O.C. She is a privileged California native born into a wealthy family, residing next to the Cohen family's house.
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Marissa Cooper is characterized as the privileged yet troubled girl next door. Her designer-label-packed wardrobe masks her turbulent mood swings and hard-partying ways. She is afforded all the privileges of a Newport Beach lifestyle, yet she fails to show any interest or engagement with the world around her and instead seems more interested in pur...
Throughout the first season, Marissa was involved in an on-again, off-again relationship with Ryan, with the relationships being interrupted by Luke Ward and Oliver Trask, respectively. Oliver eventually was discovered to be mentally unstable and hiding an unhealthy obsession with Marissa. During this time, her mother, Julie Cooper, was romantically involved with Kirsten Cohen's father, Caleb Nichol. During a brief break-up with Caleb, Marissa's mother had a fling with Marissa's ex-boyfriend...
During the second season, Marissa struggled with alcohol and depression, caused largely by Ryan's departure from her life. When Ryan returned it looked like they might rekindle their relationship, however after finding out about her relationship with DJ, the yard guy, Ryan decided they should just be friends which they remained throughout most of the season. Marissa's relationships in the interim period seemed somewhat specifically chosen to take stabs at her mother — first with DJ, the lawn...
As the series' third season opened, Marissa was under investigation regarding the shooting of Trey Atwood. In an effort to shield her daughter, Julie attempted to obstruct justice by bribing Trey into accusing Ryan. Marissa becomes aware of this, and convinces Trey to confess the truth, detailing that Marissa fired only to protect her boyfriend, resulting in Ryan being let free and Marissa facing no legal liability as she was defending another person's life using proportional force in the cir...
Her first line on the show is said to Ryan: “Who are you?”She likes punk music. Some of her favorite bands are Sex Pistols, The Cramps, Stiff Little Fingers and The Clash.Her favourite book is On the Road.She lost her virginity to Luke.Nov 15, 2023 · Mischa Barton, Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Rachel Bilson, and more ‘O.C.’ insiders explain exactly how and why Marissa Cooper died—and why they wish it had never happened.
May 18, 2021 · Fans of The O.C. were shocked when Mischa Barton's character Marissa Cooper died tragically in season 3. Here are the reasons behind Barton's exit. Did Barton leave by force or by choice?
May 18, 2021 · Her character, Marissa Cooper, was killed in the third season finale, leaving behind a superstar-sized hole in the show's storyline.
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May 18, 2021 · Fifteen years after Marissa Cooper was killed in The O.C.’s season three finale, Mischa Barton exclusively opened up to E! News about her experience on the iconic teen soap.
Aug 5, 2023 · Marissa Cooper was a complex and relatable character from the start, facing internal struggles despite her outwardly perfect life in Orange County on The O.C.
