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Brittany Murphy Profile |
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Birth Date: November 10, 1977
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Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Birth Name: Brittany Anne Murphy
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Height: 5'3"
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Biography |
Brittany Anne Murphy was born on November 10, 1977 (that's
right guys, she's a Scorpio; they know how to have fun), in
Atlanta, Georgia.
Brittany's parents separated and the young aspiring actress
was forced to move to New Jersey, where people don't have
much fun (just see any Todd Solondz or Kevin Smith film).
There, she discovered regional theater and appeared in
productions of Les Miserables and Really Rosie, which were
lauded by the school papers.
As a preteen, she hired a manager and later moved to
Burbank, California, where her career would eventually take
off.
Brittany's first foray out of the school theater world was
in commercials, including one for Skittles. In 1991, she
landed a role on one of the early FOX network's parade of
disposable series, Drexell's Class, with soon-to-be American
Pie star, Jason Biggs.
After gaining experience in a slew of short-run TV shows,
she finally landed her big break as Tai Fraiser in the 1995
sleeper hit, Clueless, with Alicia Silverstone and Stacey
Dash. From there, she ran through various lesser-known
films, such as Freeway (1996), Drive (1997), Bongwater
(1997), Phoenix (1998), and Falling Sky (1998), and she was
off the blockbuster scene for several years.
In 1999, Brittany struck gold in films of the estrogen
variety, such as Drop Dead Gorgeous with Denise Richards and
Girl, Interrupted with Winona Ryder. Brittany added more
chick flicks to her resume with 2001's Riding in Cars with
Boys, starring Drew Barrymore, Sidewalks of New York with
Heather Graham, and Summer Catch, starring Jessica Biel.
After the 2001 thriller Don't Say a Word (who can forget
Murphy's eerie chant, "I'll never tell..."?), Brittany
starred as Eminem's love interest in 2002's 8 Mile. In 2003,
Brittany starred in the romantic comedy Just Married (which
co-starred former boyfriend Ashton Kutcher) and the syrupy
flick Uptown Girls. After 2004's Little Black Book, Brittany
turned up the sex appeal in 2005's Sin City.
After closing off 2005 with roles in Neverwas and Boyfriend
in a Box, Brittany Murphy will appear in 2006's The
Groomsmen and Love and Other Disasters. She will also lend
her voice to the animated flick Happy Feet; after years of
lending her voice to King of the Hill's Luanne, Murphy
surely has the voice work experience.
Brittany has made headlines thanks to her engagement to
talent manager Jeff Kwatinetz. For now, she is satisfied
with making the U.S. troops in Iraq happy; she has visited
them in the Middle East and only posed for Maxim on the
condition that the magazine send 40,000 copies (with a
special message) to the troops. |
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In February 2000, she appeared [with Girl, Interrupted
(1999) costar Winona Ryder] in "The Vagina Monologues",
reading a chilling story of a Bosnian woman's rape camp
experiences.
During the filming of Girl, Interrupted (1999), the
filmakers had to reshoot the scene in which Winona Ryder
finds her after she commits suicide, because Winona was too
good and Brittany couldn't help crying.
Was set to star in a biopic of Janis Joplin, but the film
was grounded over battles for the rights to Joplin's songs.
She had won the role over Courtney Love and Emily Watson.
Her favorite music is Jazz, especially Cole Porter. She also
likes TLC, Björk, Beck and The Rolling Stones.
Made the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine in 2003. That cover
shot shows how much her look has changed since becoming an
actress. She began her acting career as a slightly rotund
brunette and has transformed into a svelte blonde cover
girl. She has constantly denied rumors that she has had
plastic surgery.
Ranked 32nd on the Maxim Hot 100 in 2003.
In the early 90s, she was the lead singer in her band,
called "Blessed Soul".
Her mom, Sharon, is a survivor of breast cancer.
Her date to the high school prom was Jonathan Brandis of "SeaQuest
DSV" (1993) fame.
Engaged to talent manager Jeff Kwatinetz. (August 2004)
broke engagement but the two remain friends [January 9,
2004]
Presenter for the 61st Golden Globes.
Eric Balfour was a member of her band, "Blessed SOul", in
the '90s.
Attended the following schools: Verne Fowler School of
Dance, Colonia, New Jersey Herbert Hoover School, Edison,
New Jersey Valley Professional School, Los Angeles,
California John Burroughs High School, Los Angeles,
California
One of her first jobs was for a commercial for Skittles.
Sang in the opening act at the 2002 MTV Movie awards.
Wore her own dress and red lipstick to the premiere of
Clueless (1995) because she didn't know about stylists.
Is half Italian (from her paternal side), a quarter Irish,
and a quarter Eastern European (both from her maternal
side).
Former girlfriend of Ashton Kutcher
She's a huge fan of Tears for Fears and stars in their new
video "Closest Thing to Heaven".
Named #8 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.
Engaged to Joe Macaluso over Christmas, 2005. |
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