According to Femalefirst, the actress who stars on television’s The OC was born in London. Her parents moved to New York when she was 5. Barton thinks it would be nice for the people from her birth place to know who she is.
In the United States, Barton is a big star, with many fans. She said, "I’m so surprised nobody really knows me in England. It’s just unbelievable. I have to introduce myself, which I never have to do in the States."
Barton added that she sometimes has difficulty with people thinking that she is like the character she plays on The OC. Her character, Marissa, a wealthy kid.
The actress hopes that she can begin to get more serious roles. This summer, she will be studying at the prestigious Royal Academy for the Dramatic Arts in London.