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What Happened, Brittany Murphy?

What Happened, Brittany Murphy?

Her life beyond the headlines.

20215.91 Season2 EpisodesEnded

Overview

An in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90’s actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy. The series goes beyond the conspiracy theories and headlines, featuring new interviews by those closest to Brittany and new archival footage.

Created by Mary Lisio
Produced by Paul Harrison
NetworksHBO Max

Top Cast

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy

Self (archive footage)

Simon Monjack

Simon Monjack

Self (archive footage)

Kathy Najimy

Kathy Najimy

Self

Lisa Rieffel

Lisa Rieffel

Self

Shawn Levy

Shawn Levy

Self

Taryn Manning

Taryn Manning

Self

Amy Heckerling

Amy Heckerling

Self

M

Marti Faulkner

Self

K

Kelly Faulkner

Self

A

Amber Ryland

Self

About What Happened, Brittany Murphy?

What Happened, Brittany Murphy? is a documentary, crime series that first aired in 2021. Created by Mary Lisio, it stars Brittany Murphy, Simon Monjack, Kathy Najimy. An in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90’s actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy. The series goes beyond the conspiracy theories and headlines, featuring new interviews by those closest to Brittany and new archival footage.

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