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Dakota Fanning Reflects on Brittany Murphy as 'Uptown Girls' Finds New Life Online

The 2003 film's resurgence on TikTok brings back memories of Murphy, who passed away in 2009.

  • Fanning expresses enduring affection and nostalgia for her late co-star Brittany Murphy.
  • Clips from 'Uptown Girls' have gone viral on TikTok, introducing the film to a new generation.
  • Fanning describes the movie as a 'comfort film' for many viewers who grew up watching it.
  • Murphy's roles in 'Clueless' and '8 Mile' are also fondly remembered by fans and colleagues.
  • The actress's death was ultimately attributed to pneumonia, anemia, and drug intoxication.
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