The Tragically Short Life of the Talented Brittany Murphy

In 2002, she appears in 8 Mile, the drama starring rapper Eminem and set in Detroit’s underground rap scene. She plays Alex, a young woman who becomes closely involved with Eminem’s character as he struggles to break into the competitive world of battle rap.

The film becomes a major commercial success and introduces her to a new audience. Working opposite Eminem in one of the most talked-about movies of the year helps raise her profile in Hollywood and places her in a project with significant cultural impact.