Late actress and screenwriter, who married in 2007, died within five months of each other.
By Gil Kaufman
Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack
Photo: Riccardo Savi/ WireImage
On its surface, it was an unusual romance to say the least. The twice-engaged beautiful young actress with the sometimes-spotty filmography and the frumpy British B-movie director/screenwriter with a history of financial struggles who faced deportation just months before their wedding.
Now, just over three years after the revelation of their secret April 2007 nuptials, Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack are dead, both having collapsed and passed away in the Hollywood home they shared with Murphy's mother.
Murphy — who died in December at age 32 from a combination of pneumonia, anemia and multiple drug intoxication — had a series of high-profile relationships with he likes of Ashton Kutcher and Fred Durst during her once-hot career. She was engaged to Jeff Kwatinetz, the Hollywood heavyweight producer/manager,...
By Gil Kaufman
Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack
Photo: Riccardo Savi/ WireImage
On its surface, it was an unusual romance to say the least. The twice-engaged beautiful young actress with the sometimes-spotty filmography and the frumpy British B-movie director/screenwriter with a history of financial struggles who faced deportation just months before their wedding.
Now, just over three years after the revelation of their secret April 2007 nuptials, Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack are dead, both having collapsed and passed away in the Hollywood home they shared with Murphy's mother.
Murphy — who died in December at age 32 from a combination of pneumonia, anemia and multiple drug intoxication — had a series of high-profile relationships with he likes of Ashton Kutcher and Fred Durst during her once-hot career. She was engaged to Jeff Kwatinetz, the Hollywood heavyweight producer/manager,...
- 5/24/2010
- MTV Music News
Brittany Murphy came to Hollywood as a teenager full of talent and promise - but struggled to reach her full potential over her 18-year career, sources tell People, due to a set of "inner demons" that included troubling body image issues. "She was drastically different when she entered the business," a friend tells People "Full of life, determined. But over the past few years, [she went] downhill. There was always something off, something in the way. She had a lot of inner demons." Two weeks before Murphy's sudden Dec. 20 death at age 32, her frail form raised eyebrows at the Tt Collection Pop-up Party in Los Angeles Dec.
- 12/21/2009
- by Kristen Mascia
- PEOPLE.com
We’re taking a look back at Brittany’s many contributions.
As Hollywood mourns the loss of Brittany Murphy, who died early this morning of cardiac arrest, we’d also like to reflect on her incredible career. Brittany contributed many memorable characters to movies and television shows adored by fans all over the world, and was even a budding musician years before she passed away. She will be missed.
Her Movies: Brittany became a household name playing Alicia Silverstone’s fashion-challenged friend Tai in 1995’s hit comedy Clueless. She then went on to star in major movies like 1999’s Girl, Interrupted opposite Angelina Jolie, and 2001’s Don’t Say A Word opposite Michael Douglas. Other movies included Uptown Girls with Dakota Fanning, 8 Mile with Eminem and Sin City.
Her Music: Though not as widely publicized as her acting career, Brittany was also a recorded singer. Her first professional track was...
As Hollywood mourns the loss of Brittany Murphy, who died early this morning of cardiac arrest, we’d also like to reflect on her incredible career. Brittany contributed many memorable characters to movies and television shows adored by fans all over the world, and was even a budding musician years before she passed away. She will be missed.
Her Movies: Brittany became a household name playing Alicia Silverstone’s fashion-challenged friend Tai in 1995’s hit comedy Clueless. She then went on to star in major movies like 1999’s Girl, Interrupted opposite Angelina Jolie, and 2001’s Don’t Say A Word opposite Michael Douglas. Other movies included Uptown Girls with Dakota Fanning, 8 Mile with Eminem and Sin City.
Her Music: Though not as widely publicized as her acting career, Brittany was also a recorded singer. Her first professional track was...
- 12/21/2009
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Actress Brittany Murphy has died at the age of 32, Los Angeles hospital officials have confirmed.
According to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center spokeswoman Sally Stewart, Murphy died at 10:04 am local time on Sunday. Stewart would not provide a cause of death, or any further information.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at 8 am from a home that is believed to belong to Murphy's husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack.
Online reports suggest Murphy died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Los Angeles home she shared with Monjack, where paramedics arrived after the actress' mother allegedly discovered her unconscious in the shower.
According to TMZ.com, Murphy could not be revived by paramedics and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
The actress' publicist Nicole Perna confirms the tragedy, but has not elaborated on the circumstances surrounding Murphy's death, telling WENN, "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."
Murphy's acting career began in the 1990s with small television, commercial and film roles. Her big break came when she landed a leading role in teen hit Clueless alongside Alicia Silverstone in 1995.
She is also well known for starring in Eminem's 8 Mile and comic-book adaptation Sin City.
The late star provided the voices for several animated characters, including Luanne Platter on more than 200 episodes of U.S. TV series King of the Hill and Gloria the penguin in 2006 film Happy Feet. That same year, she released the single Faster Kill Pussycat, which became a dance club hit.
Murphy recently wrapped her scenes in Sylvester Stallone's upcoming film, The Expendables, set for release next year.
She dated Ashton Kutcher and appeared as on-screen lovers with the hunk in 2003 comedy Just Married. The pair split the same year. She was later briefly engaged to production assistant Joe Macaluso in 2005, before marrying Monjack in a Jewish ceremony in 2007.
The Los Angeles Coroner’s office has launched an investigation into the cause of her death, reports RadarOnline.com.
According to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center spokeswoman Sally Stewart, Murphy died at 10:04 am local time on Sunday. Stewart would not provide a cause of death, or any further information.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at 8 am from a home that is believed to belong to Murphy's husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack.
Online reports suggest Murphy died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Los Angeles home she shared with Monjack, where paramedics arrived after the actress' mother allegedly discovered her unconscious in the shower.
According to TMZ.com, Murphy could not be revived by paramedics and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
The actress' publicist Nicole Perna confirms the tragedy, but has not elaborated on the circumstances surrounding Murphy's death, telling WENN, "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."
Murphy's acting career began in the 1990s with small television, commercial and film roles. Her big break came when she landed a leading role in teen hit Clueless alongside Alicia Silverstone in 1995.
She is also well known for starring in Eminem's 8 Mile and comic-book adaptation Sin City.
The late star provided the voices for several animated characters, including Luanne Platter on more than 200 episodes of U.S. TV series King of the Hill and Gloria the penguin in 2006 film Happy Feet. That same year, she released the single Faster Kill Pussycat, which became a dance club hit.
Murphy recently wrapped her scenes in Sylvester Stallone's upcoming film, The Expendables, set for release next year.
She dated Ashton Kutcher and appeared as on-screen lovers with the hunk in 2003 comedy Just Married. The pair split the same year. She was later briefly engaged to production assistant Joe Macaluso in 2005, before marrying Monjack in a Jewish ceremony in 2007.
The Los Angeles Coroner’s office has launched an investigation into the cause of her death, reports RadarOnline.com.
- 12/20/2009
- WENN
Brittany Murphy has confirmed reports she is a married woman after tying the knot with British screenwriter Simon Monjack in Los Angeles last month. The 29-year-old actress's nuptials come nine months after she ended her engagement to best-boy grip Joe Macaluso, who she met on the set of Little Black Book. The Sin City star's representative tells People magazine, "They were married at their home in Los Angeles several weeks ago in a very intimate ceremony. It was officiated by a rabbi and they were surrounded by their families." Wedding reports started over the weekend at the Kentucky Derby, where the couple were spotted wearing wedding rings. A joint statement from the newlyweds reads, "This was our first trip as a married couple. We came to the Kentucky Derby and had a wonderful time." Murphy is set to star in her husband's forthcoming movie The White Hotel, which he is both writing and directing.
- 5/9/2007
- WENN
Sin City star Brittany Murphy has wed her screenwriter boyfriend Simon Monjack. The 29-year-old actress and Monjack were seen wearing wedding rings at a Playboy magazine event at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. A source tells UsMagazine.com, "They didn't want photographers to take pictures of their rings because they were waiting to make a formal announcement." Murphy called off her engagement to ex-boyfriend Joe Macaluso in August 2006, following an eight month relationship. She was also engaged to talent manager Jeff Kwatinetz for six months in 2004.
- 5/8/2007
- WENN
Actress Brittany Murphy has split from her fiance Joe Macaluso. The pair met on the set of movie 2004 movie Little Black Book which Murphy starred in and Macaluso was best boy responsible for lighting and electricity on. They became engaged on New Year's Eve last year, but the actress hinted all was not well when quizzed on their wedding plans at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday. Initially reluctant to discuss the relationship, she said, "Everything is going wonderful, thank you. I'm just living every moment, you know, enjoying my day." Yesterday Murphy's representative told People magazine they have "amicably ended their engagement. They remain close friends and wish each other much happiness."...
- 8/23/2006
- WENN
Brittany Murphy is planning another wedding after getting engaged to boyfriend Joe Macaluso. The actress accepted the young producer's proposal over Christmas and is now reportedly sporting a Tiffany diamond on her ring finger. The couple met when Murphy was shooting the 2004 romantic comedy Little Black Book, on which Macaluso was working as a production assistant. The actress ended her engagement to Jeff Kwatinetz in 2004.
- 1/17/2006
- WENN
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