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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Brittany Murphy in Los Angeles on December 3, 2009

Brittany Murphy in Los Angeles on December 3, 2009
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    1 of 28 Brittany Murphy through the years
    2 of 28 Brittany Murphy With Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash in Clueless in 1995
    3 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the Clueless Premiere and Beach Party on July 7, 1995
    4 of 28 Brittany Murphy With Denise Richards, Kirsten Dunst, and Amy Adams in Drop Dead Gorgeous in 1999
    5 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the Los Angeles Premiere of Girl, Interrupted on December 8, 1999
    6 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the World Premiere of Common Ground in Los Angeles on January 27, 2000
    7 of 28 Brittany Murphy With Winona Ryder at Step Up Women's Network Presents V-Day 2000 in Los Angeles on February 16, 2000
    8 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the True West Opening Night Performance in New York City on March 9, 2000
    9 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the Eighth Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood on March 25, 2001
    10 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the Summer Catch Premiere on August 22, 2001
    11 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the Sidewalks of New York Premiere in New York City on November 14, 2001
    12 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the CQ Premiere in Hollywood on May 13, 2002
    13 of 28 Brittany Murphy Filming Molly Gunn in New York on August 2, 2002
    14 of 28 Brittany Murphy With Ashton Kutcher at the 2003 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta on February 9, 2003
    15 of 28 Brittany Murphy With Dakota Fanning at the Uptown Girls Window Display at Henri Bendel in New York City on August 7, 2003
    16 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the Little Black Book New York Premiere in New York City on July 21, 2004
    17 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the 2004 Teen Choice Awards on August 8, 2004
    18 of 28 Brittany Murphy at The Late Show with David Letterman in New York City on March 29, 2005
    19 of 28 Brittany Murphy at Harrods' 2005 Summer Sale in London on June 27, 2005
    20 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the Happy Feet London Premiere in London on November 26, 2006
    21 of 28 Brittany Murphy in Sydney, Australia on December 11, 2006
    22 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood on February 25, 2007
    23 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the 2007 Award of Hope Gala in Beverly Hills on June 9, 2007
    24 of 28 Brittany Murphy at a Rock the Vote Event in Park City, Utah on January 18, 2008
    25 of 28 Brittany Murphy With Simon Monjack at the Matthew Williamson Fall 2008 Fashion Show in New York City on February 5, 2008
    26 of 28 Brittany Murphy With Kim Raver and Mary Alice Stephenson at the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2008 Show in New York City on February 5, 2008
    27 of 28 Brittany Murphy at the Across The Hall Los Angeles Premiere on December 1, 2009
    28 of 28 Brittany Murphy in Los Angeles on December 3, 2009

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