Brittany Murphy: A Visual Journey Through Her Life
Brittany Murphy was a unique Hollywood star whose life was cut short in a tragic manner.
Born in November 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia, Brittany (full name Brittany Anne Murphy-Monjack) experienced her parents, Sharon Murphy and Angelo Bertolotti, separating when she was just 2 years old. Her passion for acting blossomed after she and her mother relocated to New Jersey.
Murphy achieved her breakthrough role on the sitcom Drexell’s Class and subsequently featured in both critically and commercially successful films, including Clueless, Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, and Uptown Girls. Following two unsuccessful engagements, she married Simon Monjack in 2007.
In a shocking turn of events, Murphy passed away at the age of 32 in December 2009, leaving the entertainment industry in disbelief. Her death was officially ruled an accident, attributed to pneumonia, anemia, and prescription drug intoxication.
The enigma surrounding Murphy’s apparent reluctance to seek medical help is something that Dr. Lisa Scheinin, who conducted the actress’ autopsy, believes keeps the public intrigued. “I think that’s why people just don’t let it go,” she shared exclusively with Us Weekly in December 2024. “Often, when a celebrity dies, there’s an initial surge of interest that eventually subsides.”
Makeup artist Trista Jordan, who collaborated with Murphy on the film Something Wicked, remarked to Us: “Brittany left an impact on many hearts. She truly was a sweetheart, but I don’t think she surrounded herself with the right people. I believe that if she hadn’t met Simon Monjack, she’d probably still be alive.”
Scroll down to reminisce about Murphy’s significant personal and professional milestones:
