Mischa Barton covered the September 2008 issue of Marie Claire and looks absolutely divine on the cover of the magazine! Here is a preview of her interview:

Reading About Herself

‘I’m not really sure what people’s preconceived notions are. I don’t look at the gossip websites – it’s unhealthy and I think it’s a large part of what drives people in LA crazy. I’m an actress, I’m in this to find the next great project. The fact is, I’m having a real life and being a normal human being.’

Lowest Point In Her Life

‘It was a low point in my life. The truth of the matter is, I was being irresponsible to begin with – I moved to LA and never got a licence,’ she explains. ‘I don’t know, it was just an awful low for me. I apologized – and you have to just hope that that’s enough. People make mistakes, you know?’

To read more of the interview, please visit the official website of Marie Claire. View more pictures after the jump –