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Article: Brittany Murphy: from rags to real.(Celebrity Challenge)(Dress For Success)
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- Marie Claire
- Article date:
- September 1, 2003
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When Brittany spent a day helping disadvantaged women get dressed for success, the tale of her childhood---and her mother's courage---came pouring out. If you think you know Brittany Murphy, prepare to think, again there's just no saying no to Brittany Murphy.
It's not that she's a demanding diva--far from it. It's just that her killer combination of Southern-born, New Jersey-bred charm and convincing, "C'mon, this is gonna be fun" manner is irresistible. Seconds after meeting me, the 5'3" actress with the big eyes and baby-doll lips has me agreeing to give up my laptop for a day. The loan is, of course, for her first-ever Marie Claire challenge: She's stepping ...