BRITTANY MURPHY TRIBUTE (1977 2009): We Remember

Twelve years ago today, we lost one of the most promising young actresses of her generation, Brittany Murphy. A Hollywood vet, she was only thirtytwo years old when she passed away, but she left behind a rich legacy. From her early days as a sidekick to Alicia Silverstone in Clueless to some scenestealing turns in directortovideo gems Drive (starring Mark Dacascos) and Phoenix (starring Ray Liotta) to her breakthrough roles in Girl, Interrupted and Dont Say a Word, Murphy was an extremely versatile actress. She also became one of the biggest romcom stars of the 2000s thanks to roles in hits like Just Married (opposite Ashton Kutcher), Uptown Girls, and Little Black Book. She also dipped into more serious fare with an acclaimed turn as Eminems love interest in 8 Mile, plus a role in Sin City. Her death led to many questions about how Hollywood casting practices put a ridiculous amount of pressure on young actresses. A few months later, her husband Simon Monjack s passing led to more seedy s