Video: Brittany Murphy's Dazed Mom, Husband Give Chilling Interview
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As Brittany Murphy's mother and husband continue to mourn her tragic Dec. 20 death Dec. 20, they have emerged to "set the record straight." Following interviews with the Associated Press and CNN, Sharon Murphy and Simon Monjack appeared on the Today show Thursday to speak at length with Matt Lauer about ongoing speculation regarding the 32 year-old actress' sudden demise.
"Brittany was not taking any medication for her mood, for anorexia, or any mental illness," Monjack says in the sad, sometimes bizarre exchange, in which both he and his mother-in-law seem to be in a daze.
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"It's utterly ridiculous that these rumors have perpetuated."
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Monjack also claims that rumors of Murphy's cocaine abuse were a "physical impossibility" given her heart condition (mitral valve prolapse). What about her possible eating disorder and shockingly thin frame? The grieving husband said that his wife would "order four plates of food and eat them all" at Chateau Marmont.
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He does admit, however, that Murphy was heartbroken over unexpected disappointments in her career: a week before she died, Murphy was dropped from voicing the role of Gloria in Happy Feet 2 after studios got wind of rumors about her erratic behavior. Hollywood has "blood on their hands," Monjack rails.
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40Seriously?! I feel so sorry for her family! Not everyone is comfortable being interviewed on TV in the first place let alone having to defend someone you loved and mourn them so publicly at the same time! My heart goes out to them. I hope they can find the strength they need to go through this horrible time and once again find peace and joy in life.
I agree they are grieving. However, something isn't right about him.... If you watch one part of the video they are showing of Brit and him on the red carpet somewhere, you see her want to stop and chat but he keeps walking and the look on her face is odd almost as if she were afraid to stop (maybe afraid is the wrong word) but it doesn't seem right, she looks uncomfortable although you can see she wants to talk to whoever said hi to her. The husband continually talked over the mom and most of Matt's questions were directed toward her mom YET, that man butted in everytime, I wonder why that was???? He also couldn't remember his illnesses or what medications he has been taking?? Illbeit it isn't anyone's business what they take (or why) but if you are aware that these questions will come up wouldn't you be prepared to answer them? I agree they are grieving they just lost someone very special and their sorce of income! One million of Brit's money more like it AND what was the foundation for? Not a good interview AT ALL. My heart goes out to them I couldn't even imagine the pain they are in. And as for Hollywood... everyone knows all is not rosey in that place they can turn on you quicker then they will fall in love with you that's for sure.
WOW! same here, i dont notice any odd behavior, i see grief. Bizarre exchange? The only bizarre exchange i noticed is the writer of this story, here is proof "mother and husband continue to mourn her tragic Dec. 20 death Dec. 20," uhm yea we got that, dec 20. what a bizarre way to write. I loved Brittany's performances, she was a great actress that HW ignored.
I don't understand the author of the commentary on the video saying that it was a sometimes bizzare exchange, or that Simon Monjack and Brittany's mother appeared to be in a daze. I thought they came across in a very impressive and articulate way. it is really annoying that the author uses these inflammatory terms to draw in the viewer. I think that in itself is misleading and slanderous, and completely unneccessary!
His comments about MVP aren't really odd. Either they are: 1)lieing and trying to cover their asses and/or protecting the image so that it covers any current or future ventures and/or assests. OR 2) They know that the rumors about her are false (eating disorders, drugs, etc) and during their mourning and shock are grasping at anything that makes sense of the tragedy (which is common). MVP can cause death and there could be flu like symptoms (especially nausea, vomiting and dizziness). It's just that it is usually rare to die from it, but does sometimes happen. What I find odd, is that there is reports that him acting as if he was on drugs. Plus, he says the drugs in the home were his. I find it odd that she would be with someone doing that, and causing her to lose her job over it, if she wasn't at least partly involved in those activities as well. I also find it odd that her mom seems like she lived with them and must have seen what was going on, yet she seems very close to the husband through this, and standing by his side. So either there is something being covered up by them or it is all just rumors and together they are mourning her loss since both were so very close to her.
i cant believe they dropped her out of Happy Feet2! i thought she played a great role as Gloria...it just shows how the papers can talk False about you, and leave people like Brittany Heartbroken, she was a wonderful, talented actress, singer...people need to wake up - stop listening to the press and stop speculating over someones death, her mum n husband are still in shock and will not get over the fact that their daughter, wife has gone...its a tragic loss. she is in a better place, than this cruel world we living in... :) R.I.P Brittany Murphy x x x
fkhollywood: oh my, but someone is in a bad mood! lol.
busted and disgusted said it well, mr. monjack didn't inherit the money--even if he did, as if that would have made up for the loss of his wife!--and he's most definitely not the one who seems awful. The poor guy is grieving, he lost his beautiful wife, they were in love, that's all that's important, people have been terribly rude. It's so sad that she lost her daughter and he lost his wife, the three seemed so close and loving, and that's actually beautiful! Especially in the strange hollywood world. My husband is not an American citizen, so i really feel for what this couple has gone through with rumors about their marriage and his supposed need to get married due to visa troubles or whatever was alleged. Oh, the stupidity people can display! I don't blame him for publicly accusing hollywood for her death, since only a day or two after he lost her the media was reporting articles that he was no good for her and he was to blame. How insensitive. And yes, MVP can be benign, but it can also cause arrhythmias and heart enlargement both of which can cause death. Because it is usually benign doctors do typically reassure murmur patients they will be fine unless a test shows an abnormality, unfortunately they don't always show up. I really got caught up in reading about Brittany because i was so surprised how many negative articles and comments there were. This could happen to anyone, people should just be grateful for their days and not judge so much! I'm with you all offering condolences, isn't that better to do in times like this, even for a stranger?? God bless. And fight the ignorance.**
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yea look up cocain on the internet, if the wrong chemistry is within your body it could make your heart explode causing immitant death, cocaine dont have nothing to do with this case her husband and mother are guilty sorry people reality isnt always a movie
maybe mother and son in law have to keep it together for the profit (life insurance) so they can be with each other when all is said and done. what do you think about that? feedback welcome
brittany was too clueless to this guy and I believe he contributed to her demise and If the police fail to investagate this then OJ SIMPSON is just as innocent WHATEVER!!
well if you are in a relationship and your wife is so depressed that she has become frail and broken why would'nt a MAN her so called husband intervine? She looked like death before it even happen, she was a great personality and it is sad that money is still the root for all evil. How much did the husband get for such a young inspiring actress and every one still blames the fallen, GET real people hollywood is nothing but SH*t!! i am only one voice but I believe their are many like myself. You may make a mill off a stars death but give the family what they deserve, what us real people get, heartache from the loss of life and a funeral bill!!
I'm a big Brittany Murphy fan and I'm sad to see that Hollywood did NOT care about her. She was never arrested (like Lindsay and Paris), she worked hard and gave much passion to her roles. Maybe playing a drug addict, Hollywood believed she was since she played one so well. I'm sick how Tila and her dead lover got more attention than Brittany. I'll miss Brittany Murphy, I have all her movies, she was funny and very kind in real life. It's a shame how Heidi and Spencer get more air time than the loss of a great actress!
Don't think my last comment posted. They both just seem grief-stricken and in shock, I feel so bad for them. Mitral Valve Prolapse is benign, his comments about coke and MVP are odd. Anyway, I feel bad for them.
Seem like grieving people to me, nothing strange. The mitral valve prolapse comment is a bit strange, as MVP is benign and isn't a "heart condition." Not sure what that has to do with coke? Anyway, I feel so bad for them...God bless.
oh sorry, i meant "right" and not "write" lol
Dearest Lizzie of January, 21; 2:31, dont be so stupid! You call someone an idiot but yet you fail to read things write. In a previous article, it says Brittany Murphy left everything to her mother. Now how is he going to take all of her money when she clearly left it to someone else???? The poor fellow just lost his wife, and you call someone gross? You dont even know the guy and yet you judge him. Get a clue, you poor ignorant soul!
I think it is horrible that so many people have these preconceied notions about how ANYONE should mourn. If Brittany's mother and husband had come on and smiled and been in any way cheerful every one would attack them for that. They are very saddened at the loss of their family member and they are trying their hardest to hold it together with all the alleged lies being told. I don't think she seems dazed and I don't see the chilling interview that is taking place. I see two people mourning while having to answer to allegations that are preposterous as far as they know..Give them a break..
They are still greiving.I can't imagime the pain that both of them are feeling. I never met Brittany and I am still crying over her death.