Mischa Barton wants to ditch acting and become a Hollywood producer - because there are a lack of 'good' roles for women.

The former O.C. star respects other female actors who have become more involved in behind-the-scenes production and hopes she will be able to follow in their footsteps - like Drew Barrymore, who added producer to her resume with her involvement in 1999's Never Been Kissed.

Barton says, "Producing is something I might see as a necessity because great female role are difficult to come by.

"I admire a lot of women like Drew Barrymore who produce themselves and put together great projects." (LR/WNTEX/JC)

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