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Hilarie Burton Needs Cash

Filed under: TV News

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Seriously, she needs a paycheck, since she won't be receiving anymore from One Tree Hill.

Why? Because she is stupid!

VJ Hilarie Burton started with the series six years ago and now is departing, but the reason behind the decision has been a mystery. Rumors have flown around that it was an issue of money and there was even an cryptic video message from the actress, explaining to fans that her character has run her course.

But now, Burton sets the record straight about leaving the Hill.

First, she explains that she was really hurt by the rumors of money being the deciding factor of her leaving the show. "I think my fan base in particular knows that money isn't necessarily a big motivator for me, that's why I work in the world of independent film."

Okay, but if you are trying to convince us you are concerned about artistic integrity, please refer back to the LAST six seasons of the show and explain why you didn't leave sooner.

Then, Hil goes on to say that her departure was an "emotional" but "professional decision," one that she stands behind and insists was mutual between herself and the company and that she would never "bad mouth" the show for any reason.

But what will she do now?

Beg for money!

"On the blog that I have for my production company, we're producing a web series that we're going to start shooting on Memorial Day. We've also got a television show that we're turning into a graphic novel, and we've got a film we're raising money for. I'm busy."

Busy being stupid! If you stayed with the show, the paycheck would have paid for your film.

Working= Money!

Shocker, huh?!

P.S. Burton says she's open to making guest appearances on One Tree Hill next season. Yeah, as soon as her credit card gets maxed out!

[Image via WENN.]

71 comments to “Hilarie Burton Needs Cash”



  1. 1

    wow, she looks horrible!



  2. 2

    I'm gonna miss P.Sawyer =(
    But Perez U can say the same thing for Chad M. Murray ! He wants money too !!!
    Kiss from France !
    First



  3. 3

    Bit rich calling someone stupid when you can't even spell 'stayed' - staid?! Even 2nd graders can get that one right. Fucking pompous twat.



  4. 4

    #1: it is not kewl for perez to be posting spoilers about the finale….which he just did.

    #2: hilary has been working on her independent production company for years. she isnt begging for money. she probably left the show so she could focus more time on it. she's a smart girl and im sure the shit ton of money she has made from the show will keep her rolling for awhile.



  5. 5

    This still doesn't sit right with me. I'm not wanting to think about it anymore. I will focus now on the small people who found a way to stay with the show!



  6. 6

    I thought that was a bit mean!



  7. 7

    Ummm Mario, Have you ever heard of investing/saving money?
    Apparently not, because you're one stupid mo fo.

    So Glad my hubby is retiring in 7 mos………at the young successful age
    of 53..

    Bwahhhhhhhhhhh!!!



  8. 8

    Who has been writing these articles?? The spelling is horrible!! Spell Check!!



  9. 9

    It's quite possibly the worst drama series on TV. Why advocate her to stay? She's made plenty of money working on the show for the last 6 years.



  10. 10

    LOL, AND WUT DO YOU DO ALL DAY? BLOGGING AND BEGGING ALL DAY FOR PEOPLE TO FOLLOW U ON TWITTER AND DOIN HALF ASS APPEARANCES!! HOW HYPOCRITICAL. NEXT!

  11. Lene says – reply to this


    11

    yay, oth is getting a s7. :D MORE BROOKE AND JULIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



  12. 12

    Hilarie was FORCED to leave. No matter how much she said it was a mutual decision, her character had to go when CMM decided to leave for money. This article should be written about CMM being greedy, not Hil. How do you not understand that Perez? She's just too classy to say what really happened and blame other people, so she's now getting all of the heat. Maybe you should do a little research instead of posting wrong information.



  13. 13

    try insulting people you know something about? kthnks. I've never seen a more wrong opinion about Hilarie in my life.



  14. 14

    Perez - although I usually find your rants about stupidity funny, I don't think that you know enough about this to rant. I have met and talked with Hilarie Burton in depth many times. She loves OTH and the OTH producers/cast/crew. She is one of the most down to earth women in the industry. Dana Marie is right in the fact that she's worked on this production company for years and I believe she does want to focus on that. I would think that unless your an Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt or Mel Gibson, that you would need outside capital from investors to keep a production company going rather than a paycheck from a TV show. Just saying. Still love you though!



  15. 15

    wow thanks again, you ruined the ending, thanks fucker.



  16. 16

    You ask why she didn't leave before now…she couldn't! Her contract like the other 4 was for 6 years. She had a contract to fulfill and she did. Leave her alone, you have no right to judge her when you have never interacted with her. Don't pretend you know her because if you did I guarantee you would not be saying anything bad about her.



  17. 17

    Shut uppppp, Perez. You're making a big deal about nothing. Obviously, it's a slow day in the gossip world. It's not like she's pulling a Heigl. If it was for money, I'm sure she'd be running after something more lucrative and easy, like your job. So please, move on.



  18. 18

    staid??? you are a professional blogger… learn to spell



  19. 19

    "If you staid with the show" ???
    Porkez, the past tense of the verb "stay" is "stayed".
    ….Sigh….



  20. 20

    Bitch is stoopid



  21. 21

    How can you have the balls to call anyone stupid when you can't even properly spell "STAYED". Yes it's "STAYED" not "STAID" dumbass.



  22. 22

    You obviously didn't read the whole interview. They asked her what she was doing for next, that's why she was talking about that. I love you Perez but you know nothing about Hilarie, and neither do I, but I still know more that you do. Watch one of her interviews and you'll see she's one of the nicest, friendliest, and most sincere people in the business.



  23. 23

    learn how to spell

  24. k-lee says – reply to this


    24

    STAID?

    Are you serious? You're embarrassing.



  25. 25

    Yeah Perez you obviously know NOTHING about this situation. As someone already said (but I feel the need to explain as well) Hilarie is leaving because Chad Michael Murray is leaving. Mark Schwan (the creator) has wanted Peyton and Lucas together and so if one leaves then they both have to leave in order to keep them together. Because Chad is greedy and thinks he can do well in movies (HA!) he decided to leave making it so that Hilarie also has to leave. She is obviously a very appreciative and kind person because in her interview she said NOTHING bad about anyone and supports the show completely. I have the upmost respect for her. So if you want to write a story then get your facts straight and write one about Chad Michael Murray.



  26. 26

    Perez, "staid" is an adjective and means composed, dignified, sober, serious, grave.
    Past tense of the verb stay is "stayed".



  27. 27

    the title of this post should be "Hilarie Burton needs a cheeseburger"
    have you ever seen her in the show? she is a skeltor. and they say the camera adds 10 pounds so I can't imagine what that body actually looks like in real life



  28. 28

    "Busy being stupid! If you staid with the show, the paycheck would have paid for your film."
    Dear Perez,
    It's "STAYED" not "STAID". What high school did YOU graduate from? Wow..



  29. 29

    I wish her the best of luck!



  30. 30

    No Need to be rude perez. i dont think you know ANYTHING



  31. 31

    no Need to be rude perez, i dont think you know ANYTHING about my favorite show, or about ANY of the cast members. I Absolutly love and adore this show and so many of my friends do, and i am verrrrrry sad and bummed that hilarie and chad are leaving.. its sad and fucking stupid of CW to not renew their contracts, this shoiw will now FLOP



  32. 32

    Omg perez I'm sure she has money in the bank to survive and she has other side projects which I'm sure she'll earn some money from them. Why are you being so goddamn rude? I think you're still not over the fact that your book didn't sell as much as your greedy ass hoped it would. Just becuase alot of people come to your site doesn't mean we are all going to buy your book. And for fucks sake LEARN TO FUCKING SPELL YOU DUMB FUCK. You have the easiest job in the world and you still can't do it right. I'm sure you're over paid by the people you advertise for. Which I hope they know that the only reason you get alot of hits is because you repeat the same posts page after page to where the readers have to go through 1 or 2 pages to read new posts. THE END



  33. 33

    Seriously? You don't even watch TV. This ghost writer is an idiot.

    Second of all: Hilarie Burton, out of all the idiots on TV right now, you had to pick on her? You are disgusting. Get your facts right.



  34. 34

    I think it's a little mean to call her stupid. At least she is doing something after OTH at least she is keeping her name out there. Ever think that there is a reason why she left but she still works well with the people from the show so she doesn't want to burn any bridges? The only reason she needs money is because it's independent and the production company is doing it on their own!



  35. 35

    Im still sad she is leaving, I really liked her in it. The show wont be the same without her.



  36. 36

    Listen here you fat tub of lard. You don't know shit about OTH or Hilarie and quit acting like you do. First of all if you even seen her video. It was obvious she was forced out. Hilarie is the first one to want to sign on since she lives in Wilmy. WTF wouldn't she. She was forced out because CW didn't want Peyton without Lucas on the show. So they would rather have both on or not. CH are a package deal.

    So before you think you know stuff about people do research first you fat ass who's no good for nothing.



  37. 37

    LMAO! Perez again thinking he knows shit. If you met Hil or even knew her she isn't as anything you are talking about here. figures you pick on the sweetest most nicest one of OTH cast. Who's doing what she's been doing for the past years since being on the show. First of all she didn't choose to leave, guess you didn't think about learn that info first huh? or the fact that she lives in Wilmy and as no reason to leave? Yeah, for someone with a small ass brain like Perez who would expect much, right? You fat fuck……….



  38. 38

    don't know her—don't care, but charmed by the fact you called her stupid.



  39. 39

    The way you get money is by working to earn it. Get a job, it will get your money!! Thats the American Way, unless you have an inheritance or sugar daddy or mama….ya dig?



  40. 40

    i cannot beleive Peyton and Lukas are leaving OTH!!! Its gonna suck without them, they better not give Mia a bigger storyline. Bring Julian back and get rid of Nick Lachey….



  41. 41

    possibly the most genuine and gratious woman on tv and you belittle her for decisions that were out of her control. She was cleary dodging the truth, calling her stupid when she is trying to respect the shows hardcore 6 year fanbase is a bit ignorant on your part. Try picking on the real dicks in showbiz the ones genuinly just after the cash than the ones that are in it for the love of the job. I wish hil the best of luck because she deserves it.



  42. 42

    Why don't you do some research before you talk shit about someone. Hilarie didn't leave OTH because she wanted more money. She was FORCED to leave because Chad Michael Douchebag wanted more money and they wouldn't keep Peyton without Lucas. Why aren't you bashing him for leaving??? He's the one that deserves it.
    BTW: I think you should go back to school because your spelling is horrible. "Staid" seriously?????



  43. 43

    wow perez. you're quick to judge a show you don't even watch or know anything about. chad micheal murray has come out and said it was money issues for him. lucas and peyton are one of the show's powercouples. one is not complete without the other. so i guess they decided, if one leaves, the other one also goes. hilarie is one of the nicest actresses you'll ever come across and praises one tree hill everywhere she goes, and it's not about money for her. oh and btw they all signed on for 6 seasons you idiot. you come across as this guy who knows everything, but you clearly don't. and stop shitting on people who you have no reason to shit on anymore.



  44. 44

    HAHA that's what u get for being half of Lucas and Peyton who suck ass anyway in real honesty I fell bad for her, I always liked her hated her character though this is all CMM fault leaving the show so he can act in movies haha



  45. 45

    isn't it 'stayed' instead of 'staid'? God Mario you need to spell check your posts.



  46. 46

    Stayed, not staid. Geez.



  47. 47

    HOW ABOUT "STAYED" NOT STAID…WTF IS A STAID??????



  48. 48

    I agree with many of the people who commented. Hilarie is not begging for money. In fact her production company is doing very well. She's also been very successful in the movie industry. But i think Chad needed to stay with the show longer. Everyone knows he want's to be a big movie star, but he hasn't been very successful with that. One Tree Hill is the best thing that happened to him, and also what he is known for. She had to leave since Chad decided he didn't want to stay anymore. Hilarie was always committed to the show, she loves it as much as we did. But Leyton couldn't survive without both of them. So she had to leave also. It's sad that he became greedy and ruined it for the fars who rallied to save the show multiple times. I'm still really pissed about this and even after the season finale i WILL NEVER watch the show any longer because they won't be on it. So Perez if you should be writing an article about any One Tree Hill actor/actress its not Hilarie, its Chad.



  49. 49

    Gosh..why does this post have to be so rude?
    The simple truth is that the CW can not afford to keep her and Chad on the payroll..I actually believe she pushed out of her job..but in a way it makes sense for her character/storyline, and she's just trying to keep things calm by saying it was a 'mutual' decision.
    I don't think you read the interview properly at all. Shame.



  50. 50

    Please take this with a pound of salt but there have been rumours about Hilarie and her husband (who works on the OTH) splitting up. That may or may not be a reason for her to bail on the show…especially when her contract was up and she has been transitioning to film with small roles. I love OTH and I love Hilarie and the Peyton character. The romance between Peyton and Lucas is a primary reason why I have watched this show but I understand if they need to move on for WHATEVER reason. I would be concerned with there being a season seven if they hadn't brought on the Julian character for Brooke because they have great chemistry and will provide a second anchor couple to the show (other than Hayley and Nathan).



  51. 51

    Do you always have to be rude asshole? btw its STAYED
    As everyone else has pointed out, you have never even watched the show or even researched even a lil bit or you would realize she's being forced out. CMM wants to do movie roles ( Ha! good luck with that, I think he's one of the crappist actors i've seen in a long time, JMO) and they're a package, can't have 1 without the other.
    It's going to be interesting to see how well the show does without them, I hope it does well



  52. 52

    I never really liked her..



  53. 53

    perez that is soo mean. she doesnt need the money. if she did she would be doing other things instead of independent films. she was a former trl host. soo im pretty sure with that history shed be doing other things for money. and if u have watched one tree hill from the start, hilary's character has really transformed, but apparently she got really really boring. i think he decision was wise and professional her character from seasons before faded. watching her character now makes me gag. i miss her character old attitude. i think she sees it too. the character just has nothing interesting anymore.



  54. 54

    i agree with you on hilarie BUT at least she gave an interview stating the reasons (bullshit at that) but she at least let the fans have some sort of answer

    chad michael murray is a total arrogant douche this is what his "rep" told EW.com, the people who wrote the hilarie burton article "Chad is no longer on the show and has no comment regarding the new season."

    does think that he's too good to give the OTH fans an excuse? even if it is bullshit !



  55. 55

    lmao

    yeah, what an idiot.



  56. 56

    she looks hot



  57. 57

    Ohhhhh Perez, you know I love you, but "If you staid with the show…"? I know you know how to spell, so I think you simply need to have someone proof-read your posts before you post them! You make a lot of obvious grammatical errors that are probably just out of neglect. I'd be happy to help… just hook me up with Katy Perry! I'll show her what it's really like to kiss a girl…. ;) You're fabulous!



  58. 58

    Staid? right..



  59. 59

    and for once im gunna back perez - he's dont spoiling anything about the finale. she & murray said they were leaving MONTHS ago - like near the beginning of the season. its not his fault you're in the dark.



  60. 60

    leave hilarie alone! one tree hill started off great but went downhill since s4. i think s6 should've been the last but whatever. not sdure i will watc s7 without hilarie and chad.



  61. 61

    perez STFO!
    first of all you dont even know the entire story of what really happened.

    Hil is an amazing actress and is full of grace contrary to what a lot of these other actors have out here in tinsletown!

    she invested six years in this television show that for the most part put all of theses young actors on the map and she is grateful for the show (Mark & Co.) as well as her amazing fanssss.

    she will go on to do amazing things and ppl like me, her truee fans will support her while douches like you will continue to report on shit that they dont know anything about!

    needless to say, i doubt that Hil will be offended by what you have to say anyway. i mean look at you.

    need i say more??

    :)



  62. 62

    follow me on twitter@skyelighter



  63. 63

    Re: peytonjakeRe: Dana MarieRe: Lauramm1Re: missa89 – great posts! perez shut the fuck up you obviously don't know what you are talking about!



  64. 64

    come have fun follow me on twitter @skyelighter.com



  65. 65

    She was the girl's dead mother in "Secret Life of Bees." Very good movie! :-D



  66. 66

    wow, perez. thats a real ass of thing to say considering SHE GOT FIRED AND DIDNT WANT TO LEAVE THE SHOW. The girl basically just covered for Chad Michael Murray and the CW and tries not to make them look like the bad person they are in this situation, and you throw it back in her face?

    DO YOU RESEARCH BEFORE POSTING STORIES THAT ARENT EVEN TRUE. If anyones being greedy and needs more money, it's CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY, not Hilarie Burton. He's the reason she is out of a job, not because she wanted more money.



  67. 67

    OK Perez usually i like you but lately you have been on the wrong side. There is no problem with "peyton".. broke? she has WAY more money than you. and atleast she works for it. you just sit behind your dask and write about people's life cus ur life is soooo boring and you wished you were them. stop bein a hater. So what if she got kicked off or quit. the point is she wont be there no more. that's all you had to say. And I for one will not be watching it no more cus she was my fav! but anyway Perez go get on a treadmill and stop talkin shit!



  68. 68

    Re: xoxo_anonymous – yes he did spoil it. he said that she will make appearances on the new season. We all thought she was gonna die in the finale so yea he did ruin it. Now we know she lives and all the suspense is gone



  69. 69

    If she is willing to do a guest appearance then that means P Sawyer doesnt die this season? Thats good to know but thanks for ruining it for me Perez! lol



  70. 70

    dude perez way to be harsh. i love hilarie burton and one tree hill



  71. 71

    Maybe you should check your facts and your spelling before calling someone stupid. I think I know someone else who's more than a little desperate for money… and attention. You can't even show a little class, Perez.