In Episode 11, The Life and Death of Brittany Murphy, we will celebrate Brittany’s life & career, and examine the tragic circumstances surrounding her death. In this episode, we take a look at Brittany’s early life, and career achievements, as well as, her family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. We will also explore the impact of negative media attention, the pressures that surround women in Hollywood, and body image standards of the early 2000s. Lastly, we
will unpack Brittany and her husband Simons death, and the factors that may have contributed to their demise. Please share, subscribe to our patreon, and become a monthly $upporter so we can keep making episodes for you!! links in bio!!

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The Smithosnian, The Curious Life and Death of Brittany Murphy

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Kranc, Lauren, Esquire Magazine, 2021.
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a37962982/true-story-what-happened-brittany-murphy-death-hbo-max/

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