Soon-to-be-former One Tree Hill star Hilarie Burton talks to E! Online about her imminent departure from the series, and guess what? Despite the fact that she was in contract negotiations at the time of the split, Burton claims it wasn't about the money.
"There really wasn't a lot of turmoil. It was a fabulous six-year run, which is how long my contract was for, and I feel really lucky to have been a part of the show," Burton clarifies. "So when I hear that there's turmoil or negotiations based on money it kind of hurts my feelings, because it's not what's been going on at all. 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."
"I think everyone was kind of agreeable about the situation. There were a lot of really wonderful conversations. It wasn't a rash decision; a lot of thought, emotion, and kindness was put into it. I would hope that that's the story that gets out—that it was a bunch of adults being good to each other and being kind about the decision-making process."
