Los Angeles, April 8 (IANS): Actress Mischa Barton has sued her mother Nuala Barton, claiming she stole money that the actress earned over the course of her acting career.

The 29-year-old actress, who shot to fame at the age of 17 with her role on the popular television drama "The O.C.", filed the lawsuit on Tuesday here, reports dailymail.co.uk.

The suit also claims her mother kicked her out of an $8 million Beverly Hills home bought with money earned early in her career.

Nuala has managed Mischa's career for over 20 years.

The lawsuit claims that in one instance, Nuala lied about the amount her daughter was being paid for a 2013 film and pocketed the difference.

According to tmz.com, the film in question is "The Hoarder", and in her suit Mischa also claims that she realised her mother had been hiding money from her after a discussion with the production company behind the film.

She says her parents "sit back expecting their daughter's hard work and dedication to her craft to support their lifestyle".