Brittany Murphy through the years
See photos of the late star on what would be her 39th birthday
By Madeline Boardman Updated November 02, 2018 at 06:16 PM EDT
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Brittany Murphy through the years
Brittany Murphy Through The Years
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Born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 10, 1977, Brittany Murphy would've celebrated her 41st birthday this week. The late star, who died on December 20, 2009 at the age of 32, rose to fame in her teens, hitting the small screen in episodes of Murphy Brown, Kids Incorporated, and Drexell's Class. She went on to expand her career to film, appearing in Family Prayers, Clueless, and Freeway. Murphy also spent more than 10 years voicing Luanne Platter on King of the Hill and earned credits for Drop Dead Gorgeous, Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, and Uptown Girls. In honor of Murphy's birthday, see photos of the actress through the years, ahead.
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Brittany Murphy With Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash in Clueless in 1995
Brittany Murphy With Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash in Clueless in 1995
Credit: Elliott Marks
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Brittany Murphy at the Clueless Premiere and Beach Party on July 7, 1995
Brittany Murphy at the Clueless Premiere and Beach Party on July 7, 1995
Credit: Jim Smeal/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy With Denise Richards, Kirsten Dunst, and Amy Adams in Drop Dead Gorgeous in 1999
Brittany Murphy With Denise Richards, Kirsten Dunst, and Amy Adams in Drop Dead Gorgeous in 1999
Credit: New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection
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Brittany Murphy at the Los Angeles Premiere of Girl, Interrupted on December 8, 1999
Brittany Murphy at the Los Angeles Premiere of Girl, Interrupted on December 8, 1999
Credit: Jim Smeal/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy at the World Premiere of Common Ground in Los Angeles on January 27, 2000
Brittany Murphy at the World Premiere of Common Ground in Los Angeles on January 27, 2000
Credit: Jim Smeal/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy With Winona Ryder at Step Up Women's Network Presents V-Day 2000 in Los Angeles on February 16, 2000
Brittany Murphy With Winona Ryder at Step Up Women's Network Presents V-Day 2000 in Los Angeles on February 16, 2000
Credit: Sam Levi/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy at the True West Opening Night Performance in New York City on March 9, 2000
Brittany Murphy at the True West Opening Night Performance in New York City on March 9, 2000
Credit: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
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Brittany Murphy at the Eighth Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood on March 25, 2001
Brittany Murphy at the Eighth Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood on March 25, 2001
Credit: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
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Brittany Murphy at the Summer Catch Premiere on August 22, 2001
Brittany Murphy at the Summer Catch Premiere on August 22, 2001
Credit: Ron Galella/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy at the Sidewalks of New York Premiere in New York City on November 14, 2001
Brittany Murphy at the Sidewalks of New York Premiere in New York City on November 14, 2001
Credit: Bill Davila/FilmMagic
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Brittany Murphy at the CQ Premiere in Hollywood on May 13, 2002
Brittany Murphy at the CQ Premiere in Hollywood on May 13, 2002
Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy Filming Molly Gunn in New York on August 2, 2002
Brittany Murphy Filming Molly Gunn in New York on August 2, 2002
Credit: Theo Wargo/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy With Ashton Kutcher at the 2003 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta on February 9, 2003
Brittany Murphy With Ashton Kutcher at the 2003 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta on February 9, 2003
Credit: Vince Bucci/Getty Images
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Brittany Murphy With Dakota Fanning at the Uptown Girls Window Display at Henri Bendel in New York City on August 7, 2003
Brittany Murphy With Dakota Fanning at the Uptown Girls Window Display at Henri Bendel in New York City on August 7, 2003
Credit: Mychal Watts/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy at the Little Black Book New York Premiere in New York City on July 21, 2004
Brittany Murphy at the Little Black Book New York Premiere in New York City on July 21, 2004
Credit: Debra L Rothenberg/FilmMagic
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Brittany Murphy at the 2004 Teen Choice Awards on August 8, 2004
Brittany Murphy at the 2004 Teen Choice Awards on August 8, 2004
Credit: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy at The Late Show with David Letterman in New York City on March 29, 2005
Brittany Murphy at The Late Show with David Letterman in New York City on March 29, 2005
Credit: Lawrence Lucier/FilmMagic
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Brittany Murphy at Harrods' 2005 Summer Sale in London on June 27, 2005
Brittany Murphy at Harrods' 2005 Summer Sale in London on June 27, 2005
Credit: Tim Whitby/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy at the Happy Feet London Premiere in London on November 26, 2006
Brittany Murphy at the Happy Feet London Premiere in London on November 26, 2006
Credit: Eamonn McCormack/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy in Sydney, Australia on December 11, 2006
Brittany Murphy in Sydney, Australia on December 11, 2006
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Brittany Murphy at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood on February 25, 2007
Brittany Murphy at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood on February 25, 2007
Credit: Evan Agostini/Getty Images
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Brittany Murphy at the 2007 Award of Hope Gala in Beverly Hills on June 9, 2007
Brittany Murphy at the 2007 Award of Hope Gala in Beverly Hills on June 9, 2007
Credit: M. Tran/FilmMagic
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Brittany Murphy at a Rock the Vote Event in Park City, Utah on January 18, 2008
Brittany Murphy at a Rock the Vote Event in Park City, Utah on January 18, 2008
Credit: Riccardo Savi/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy With Simon Monjack at the Matthew Williamson Fall 2008 Fashion Show in New York City on February 5, 2008
Brittany Murphy With Simon Monjack at the Matthew Williamson Fall 2008 Fashion Show in New York City on February 5, 2008
Credit: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images
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Brittany Murphy With Kim Raver and Mary Alice Stephenson at the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2008 Show in New York City on February 5, 2008
Brittany Murphy With Kim Raver and Mary Alice Stephenson at the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2008 Show in New York City on February 5, 2008
Credit: George Napolitano
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Brittany Murphy at the Across The Hall Los Angeles Premiere on December 1, 2009
Brittany Murphy at the Across The Hall Los Angeles Premiere on December 1, 2009
Credit: Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage
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Brittany Murphy in Los Angeles on December 3, 2009
Brittany Murphy in Los Angeles on December 3, 2009
Credit: Michael Bezjian/WireImage
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