Mischa Barton is "heartbroken" about having to sue her Irish mother

"She is heartbroken by this, and she didn't want to do it. She hates the attention, but she didn't have a choice".

Mischa Barton is “heartbroken” about suing her mother Nuala, who is orginally from Newry in Co Down.

The 29-year-old actress has filed court papers against her mom Nuala Barton for "loss of earnings" but is reportedly not happy about having to take such drastic measures against her.