Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy was an American actress and singer.

Early Accomplishments

Brittany's acting career was launched in 1991 through an episode of the television series Murphy Brown. 2 years later, she featured in her first movie, Family Prayers.

Best Known For

Brittany received the most recognition for her role in the movie Just Married acting alongside Ashton Kutcher. This movie earned her 2 Teens Choice Award nominations in 2003.

Sexual Orientation

Brittany was straight. Prior to her wedding, she was engaged twice to Joe Macaluso and Jeff Kwatinetz. Brittany also dated the popular actor Ashton Kutcher for a year.

Family

In 2007, Brittany got married to the Hollywood screenwriter and makeup artist Simon Monjack. She had 3 half-siblings.

Religion

Brittany was a Christian. As a child, she grew up under the Baptist denomination and even studied at Lutheran school. Later in life, she got married to a Jew and had a Jewish wedding ceremony. Despite all part, all these branches of religion had on her, Brittany always saw herself as a Christian that is not limited by denomination.

Worth to Know

Brittany's middle name was Anne. Murphy was not Brittany's surname from birth. After her parents got divorced, she stayed with her mum and kept her mother's maiden name.

Brittany died on the 20th of December 2009 and her husband died 5 months after her from the same causes pneumonia and anemia.