Even though he is no longer with us, Brittany Murphy He continues to leave a legacy of unforgettable performances with several iconic films that have undoubtedly shaped Hollywood and the entertainment industry into what it is today.

News dated 20 December 2009 Murphy’s untimely and sudden death sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. On that fateful day, the 32-year-old actress was living with her husband at home in Los Angeles. Simon Monjackand when her mother collapsed on the bathroom floor.

Hours later, he was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical center from what the medical examiner later determined were complications from pneumonia. Iron deficiency, also known as anemia, and drug toxicity were listed as contributing factors.

while Situation surrounding Murphy’s death has been the subject of what feels like countless conspiracy theories and 2021 two-parter documentary series titled What happened, Brittany Murphy?What cannot be discredited or discussed is the late actor’s influence on Hollywood; This influence continues to this day.

from cute classics like Uninformed to noir-like movies Sin CityMurphy was an acting master who shined in films of all genres, from romantic comedies to action, dramas and more. More importantly, Murphy left an unforgettable mark on everyone he worked with, both on and off screen.

Rapper and actor “Brittany was a good person, super nice girl” eminemStarring alongside Murphy in this hit movie 8 milesIt was said during a cast meeting in 2012. “It was very realistic; “He would talk to everyone.”

In honor of his legacy, let’s take a look at 10 of his most memorable roles in movies:

‘Uninformed’

Arguably the breakthrough role of Murphy’s career, there is no complete list of Brittany Murphy movies without 1995’s Uninformed. Murphy played the iconic Tai, who struggles to fit in at a new school alongside the wealthy and privileged Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) and Dionne Davenport (Stacey Dash) transforms into a bad girl monster created by popular girls.

what could happen We It’s a fun-loving, coming-of-age movie that showcases Murphy’s exuberant personality. (The film also features a young man. Paul Ruddthe one that still makes us swoon to this day.)

‘Girls of the City’

This 2003 film highlights Murphy’s ability to create palpable on-screen chemistry with his co-stars. The late actress plays Molly Gunn, a naive “it girl” who gets by on the fortune she inherited from her famous father. When she realizes that her manager has stolen all his money and disappeared, she is forced to become a nanny to Ray, played by a young man. Dakota Fanning.

Fanning and Murphy not only shine together, but their chemistry helps transport viewers to the film’s comedic yet serious moments; Including the influence of Ray’s absent mother and Molly’s refusal to grow up.

‘Newly married’

Another fun-loving romantic comedy that showcases Murphy’s comedic timing and endearing personality. Murphy plays Sarah, a wealthy aspiring writer who meets and falls in love with beer-loving Tom (Ashton Kutcher). After a whirlwind romance and wedding, the couple jets off to Italy for the perfect honeymoon.

Of course, hilarity ensues when everything – and we mean everything – goes wrong, forcing the young couple to confront some harsh realities and lingering insecurities about their relationship.

‘8 Miles’

Eminem found his match in Murphy, who starred with the rapper in his first movie. If we’ve said it once we’ve said it a thousand times – chemistry, chemistry, chemistry. While B-Rabbit (Eminem) was trying to lift himself and his family out of poverty through his burgeoning rap career, sparks were flying between Murphy and Eminem, who play complicated lovers in the film. Murphy’s character is elusive, complex and seductive; Making fans fall in love with him all over again in this gritty musical drama that proves Eminem is not just a rapper but a bona fide entertainer.

‘Girl, Cut’

For the dark and curvy girls among us, there is no movie that has captured our hearts as much as 1999’s. Girl, Cut. Starring many Hollywood icons such as Whoopie Goldberg, Elizabeth Moss, Jared Leto, Clea DuVall, Winona Ryder, Jeffrey Tambor and Angelina JolieMurphy truly showed off her acting chops when playing the role of Daisy Randone, a sexually abused 18-year-old girl suffering from OCD, eating disorders, laxative addiction, and self-harm.

The high-intensity scenes between Murphy and Jolie are iconic in their own right; Murphy’s character becomes increasingly troubled as the film progresses, despite being released from a mental institution where the other girls are receiving inpatient treatment. This performance earned Murphy a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Young Actress in 2000.

‘Little Black Book’

This 2004 romantic comedy once again highlighted Murphy’s comedic acting talents. The actress is married to her boyfriend Derek (Ron Livingston) a little black book filled with the names of his exes. Stacy then sets out to meet women, which of course causes a bunch of problems of her own making.

‘Sin City’

Frank Miller’s 2005 film, which featured a star-studded cast, gave audiences an innovative, comic-book-like take on cinema, and despite being surrounded by Hollywood heavyweights Benicio del Toro And Clive OwenMurphy’s performance was unforgettable in its simplicity.

The actress played Shellie, a former sex worker who escapes the violent clutches of her abusive ex (del Toro), also a cop, with the help of her new boyfriend (Owen). Murphy’s gentle yet tough portrayal earned him the 2006 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble.

‘Riding in the Car with the Men’

This 2001 drama includes: Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Maggie Gyllenhaaland more was another coming-of-age story that featured Murphy at his best. Following the true story of author and young mother Beverly Donofrio (Barrymore), Murphy played Fay Forrester, who announces that she, too, is pregnant at the wedding of Beverly’s best friend.

As the couple navigates teenage pregnancy and early motherhood after being shunned by their families, Beverly and Fay form a strong bond and support each other through every trial and tribulation. As the outspoken, witty best friend, Murphy perfectly compliments Barrymore in arguably one of her best performances on the big screen.

‘Drop It Dead Magnificent’

Although this mockumentary-style black comedy didn’t fare well at the box office, it’s considered a cult classic, and it’s easy to see why. The film follows an annual beauty pageant held in small-town Minnesota, where Murphy’s character, Lisa Swenson, competes alongside her friend, wannabe beauty queen Amber Atkins.Kirsten Dunst) and Becky Leeman (Denise Richards).

‘Don’t Say a Word’

In the 2001 series, the late actress plays Elizabeth Burrows, a young woman in a psychiatric hospital who has not said a word since witnessing her father’s brutal death. Problem? He is the only person who knows the whereabouts of a jewel worth millions of dollars, a jewel for which his father was ultimately killed.

Murphy once again taps into the intricacies of mental health issues, a role that earned her a 2002 Golden Satellite Award Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama.

Honorable Mention: ‘Child Meets the World’

Who can forget Trini in the iconic coming-of-age TV classic? Child Meets the World? Negative We! Murphy’s role as Topanga Lawrence (Danielle Fishel) best friend is memorable for all the good reasons, even if it only lasted three episodes. She defied sexist expectations of how a teenage girl should act, never said a word too much about what people thought, and did it all while displaying a fierce and rare form of female friendship on the show. You little badger!