Barton is currently the spokesperson for “Climate Star”, an organization that fights Global Warming through social and legislative activism.

Barton serves as an Entertainment Industry Foundation Ambassador teaming up with QVC to spread awareness and raise funds for women's cancer research through the Fashion Footwear Association of New York Shoes on Sale Initiative.

In 2007, Read more...

Barton was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, and driving without a valid license on December 27, 2007. She was stopped by police during the early morning hours in West Hollywood, California when she was seen "straddling the lanes and failing to signal for a turn". Police discovered during the traffic stop that Barton "was an unlicensed driver and was Read more...

Due to their on-screen-chemistry, rumours had it that in 2003 Barton dated The OC-costar Benjamin McKenzie. However this was denied equally, fans assumed that they didn't let it out, due to the fact that Barton was 17, McKenzie 24 years old, which if they would've admitted their romance, would have made him liable to prosecution.

In February 2004, Barton announced she dated oil heir Brandon Read more...