Mischa Barton was taken from her home yesterday after suffering some sort of medical issue.
Barton called authorities around 3 PM Wednesday and when they arrived they “removed her from her home” and took her to an “undisclosed location”. A police spokesperson says that the actress did not dial 911, and that it was not an emergency, but they aren’t saying much more.
A source told Us Weekly that Mischa “had a freak out,” and I am guessing it had something to do with drugs, because well, we all know Mischa likes them!
Mischa was charged in 2008 with DUI and marijuana possession and was sentenced to three years probation.
UPDATE: Access Hollywood has reported that Mischa s being held under an involuntary psychiatric hold, also known as a 5150. The LAPD had her transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center yesterday. The hospital has the right to hold her for up to 72-hours, depending on her condition. A 5150 is generally enacted when someone is a detriment to themselves or society, is mentally unstable or even suicidal.
This is similar to what happened to Britney Spears back in 2007, if you recall.
Mischa’s publicist has confirmed that the actress will not be attending the premiere of her new film, The Homecoming on Thursday.
Even if she’s not very popular, it’s a shame and of course will stay in the news because her film is premiering this week. I do feel for her, she’s been looking just awful lately but still this is a surprise development. It’s not that easy to get an involuntary commitment so she must be in very bad shape.
a freak out or a “pop out”????