She went on to expand her career to film, appearing inFamily Prayers,Clueless, andFreeway.

In honor of Murphy’s birthday, see photos of the actress through the years, ahead.

Brittany Murphy Through The Years

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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