Brittany Murphy's Law: Good Roles, Underrated

Looking back on the work of the actress who died unexpectedly today

Entering what should have been the best years of her Hollywood career, Brittany Murphy's life and career came to a sad and unexpected end when she died of cardiac arrest early today.

Even a cursory glance at Murphy's movie legacy reveals plenty to love and even more to mourn. An energetic actress with comedy chops and dramatic range, Murphy leaves a slew of solid supporting roles and some underrated star turns among her many film and TV roles, in Clueless, King of the Hill, Just Married, 8 Mile and many more.