Brittany Murphy's Height
5ft 2 ½ (158.8 cm)
American actress, best remembered for roles in films such as 8 Mile, Clueless and Girl, Interrupted. She told women.com when asked what she'd change about herself, "I'd want to be really tall for a day. That's kind of a superficial thing. I'm five-foot-three" and also once said "I like being carried. I'm 5 foot 3 inches and I've always been the littlest one in class".
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Average Guess (22 Votes)
5ft 2.33in (158.3cm)
5ft 2.33in (158.3cm)
Awesomeness said on 24/Apr/24
Brittany has always touched my heart. She makes me happy and her movies make me laugh and smile. She’s inspired me so much in my life I’m happy to learn everything about her. Thank you for everything Brittany Murphy. 5’2 1/2 sounds accurate for her btw. I always thought she was 5’3 though. Rob did she ever reach 5’3 even as her peak? What would you say her peak was and her current?
Brittany has always touched my heart. She makes me happy and her movies make me laugh and smile. She’s inspired me so much in my life I’m happy to learn everything about her. Thank you for everything Brittany Murphy. 5’2 1/2 sounds accurate for her btw. I always thought she was 5’3 though. Rob did she ever reach 5’3 even as her peak? What would you say her peak was and her current?
Sandy Cowell said on 15/Nov/22
On the 10th of this month, Brittany would have turned 45.
RIP dear Brittany. XXX 🕯💐
5ft2.5.
On the 10th of this month, Brittany would have turned 45.
RIP dear Brittany. XXX 🕯💐
5ft2.5.
Nik Ashton said on 1/Jul/21
@ Sandy Cowell - I’m so sorry to hear what you have said about the death of Brittany and her husband Simon Monjack, they will both be remembered very fondly and they will live on like we all do whether we are in the plain we are in or another one. I hope there was nothing sinister about them both dying in the same house within a short time period but I agree with Brittany’s father for saying exactly what he thought.
I really like to hear about an individual person being both a singer AND an actor or actress, there is something beautiful about being both these things and there is something equally beautiful about any person though as long as they don’t harm anyone or anything. I know that Brittany was a lovely person and her husband was too.
Brittany obviously had character and her work possessed quality and charm in abundance and a charming cartoon about charming penguins will have made many peoples days, there is something so unique about penguins and Brittany was such an amazing actress and singer. I do like it that Brittany can be shortened to Britt.
I agree that Rob has chosen a smashing picture to grace Brittany’s page and it is clear that Brittany was interested in the subject of height.
@ Sandy Cowell - I’m so sorry to hear what you have said about the death of Brittany and her husband Simon Monjack, they will both be remembered very fondly and they will live on like we all do whether we are in the plain we are in or another one. I hope there was nothing sinister about them both dying in the same house within a short time period but I agree with Brittany’s father for saying exactly what he thought.
I really like to hear about an individual person being both a singer AND an actor or actress, there is something beautiful about being both these things and there is something equally beautiful about any person though as long as they don’t harm anyone or anything. I know that Brittany was a lovely person and her husband was too.
Brittany obviously had character and her work possessed quality and charm in abundance and a charming cartoon about charming penguins will have made many peoples days, there is something so unique about penguins and Brittany was such an amazing actress and singer. I do like it that Brittany can be shortened to Britt.
I agree that Rob has chosen a smashing picture to grace Brittany’s page and it is clear that Brittany was interested in the subject of height.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 29/Jun/21
📸 What a lovely picture of Brittany you've found, Rob! 📸
📸 What a lovely picture of Brittany you've found, Rob! 📸
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 29/Jun/21
@ Nik - Brittany's death was a needless tragedy and a short while afterwards, her husband Simon Monjack died in the same home. It was attributed to poisonous mold, but Brittany's father thought it was more sinister than that.
Apart from being a capable little actress, she was a singer too, and her rendition of Queen's song 'Somebody to Love', which she recorded when she made the film 'Happy Feet', a charming cartoon about penguins, was truly fantastic! 🎶👱♀️
Britt, as she was known, gets 5ft2.5. 💐
@ Nik - Brittany's death was a needless tragedy and a short while afterwards, her husband Simon Monjack died in the same home. It was attributed to poisonous mold, but Brittany's father thought it was more sinister than that.
Apart from being a capable little actress, she was a singer too, and her rendition of Queen's song 'Somebody to Love', which she recorded when she made the film 'Happy Feet', a charming cartoon about penguins, was truly fantastic! 🎶👱♀️
Britt, as she was known, gets 5ft2.5. 💐
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 22/Oct/20
I've checked out Amazon and they are out of stock with many of Brittany's movies, unfortunately.
I did notice, however, that there's a BARGAIN-PRICED 'Phoenix' DVD, which is an excellent film in its own right. It stars Angelica Houston and Ray Liotta - as well as Brittany, of course. It's well worth buying. Pinky promise! 😁
I've checked out Amazon and they are out of stock with many of Brittany's movies, unfortunately.
I did notice, however, that there's a BARGAIN-PRICED 'Phoenix' DVD, which is an excellent film in its own right. It stars Angelica Houston and Ray Liotta - as well as Brittany, of course. It's well worth buying. Pinky promise! 😁
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 22/Oct/20
Having just been talking about Brittany on our new star, Thad Luckinbill's, page, I thought I'd trot over to Britt's page and pay her a visit, so to speak.
Nearly all Brittany's films had the feel-good factor, even comedy horror 'Cherry Falls', in which Brittany plays Michael Biehn's daughter. There are exceptions though, the most obvious being 'Girl Interrupted', and 'The Dead Girl' which, although it had its comical moments, was ultimately sad, especially as it kind of spookily predicted Brittany's tragic future, or lack thereof. 😿
I haven't seen all her movies yet, so it's time to jot down some notes and have a look at what Amazon and eBay have to offer. One of her films hadn't been released at the time of her passing, and I'd like a copy of that.
Always open and honest about her height, the young lady didn't mind being a shortie, so I have no doubt in believing 5ft3 for the best part of her day and 5ft2.5 at night, so 5ft2.5 it'll be! 🗳️
👱♀️🌤️😇💖🌟
RIP Brittany XXXXX
Having just been talking about Brittany on our new star, Thad Luckinbill's, page, I thought I'd trot over to Britt's page and pay her a visit, so to speak.
Nearly all Brittany's films had the feel-good factor, even comedy horror 'Cherry Falls', in which Brittany plays Michael Biehn's daughter. There are exceptions though, the most obvious being 'Girl Interrupted', and 'The Dead Girl' which, although it had its comical moments, was ultimately sad, especially as it kind of spookily predicted Brittany's tragic future, or lack thereof. 😿
I haven't seen all her movies yet, so it's time to jot down some notes and have a look at what Amazon and eBay have to offer. One of her films hadn't been released at the time of her passing, and I'd like a copy of that.
Always open and honest about her height, the young lady didn't mind being a shortie, so I have no doubt in believing 5ft3 for the best part of her day and 5ft2.5 at night, so 5ft2.5 it'll be! 🗳️
👱♀️🌤️😇💖🌟
RIP Brittany XXXXX
K.A 188 said on 19/Jul/19
I remember her from a movie i watched some years ago,i can't remember the name of the film but she had red hair then and was very beautiful.
I remember her from a movie i watched some years ago,i can't remember the name of the film but she had red hair then and was very beautiful.
khaled taban said on 27/May/19
I think she was barely 5'2" (Ofc not 5'5")
R.I.P
I think she was barely 5'2" (Ofc not 5'5")
R.I.P
Sandy Cowell said on 2/Jan/19
@ Sidney - I saw the programme which showed her death certificate and I remember that they had her down as 5ft5, which I didn't believe at all. I grew to find her films totally endearing, so I have all except one I think. No way was she 5ft5. She was outspoken about her shortness - and it didn't bother her one jot!
She also had a cracking singing voice and sang professionally.
Cheers Sidney!
5ft2.75.
@ Sidney - I saw the programme which showed her death certificate and I remember that they had her down as 5ft5, which I didn't believe at all. I grew to find her films totally endearing, so I have all except one I think. No way was she 5ft5. She was outspoken about her shortness - and it didn't bother her one jot!
She also had a cracking singing voice and sang professionally.
Cheers Sidney!
5ft2.75.
Sidney said on 31/Dec/18
This is a bit morbid, but here it goes. Her autopsy report estimated 5’5”, but postmortem usually makes you taller since you’ve been lying down. I think it adds a similar height to that of sleeping, which is around 2” at most. I think she’s 5’3”. While on the topic, her weight is also estimated at 115lbs by the coroner. Click Here (Page 3 under External Examination)
This is a bit morbid, but here it goes. Her autopsy report estimated 5’5”, but postmortem usually makes you taller since you’ve been lying down. I think it adds a similar height to that of sleeping, which is around 2” at most. I think she’s 5’3”. While on the topic, her weight is also estimated at 115lbs by the coroner. Click Here (Page 3 under External Examination)
Bilbo Baggins said on 29/Dec/18
She looked about 5' 1"-to-5' 2" to me during her life. About the same height as Lady Gaga or Shakira (who are each approx. 5' 1"). Small girl, with a lovely, sunny personality. I think her father could be correct about her being murdered (whatever the motive may have been)... Rest In Peace.
She looked about 5' 1"-to-5' 2" to me during her life. About the same height as Lady Gaga or Shakira (who are each approx. 5' 1"). Small girl, with a lovely, sunny personality. I think her father could be correct about her being murdered (whatever the motive may have been)... Rest In Peace.
ann barron said on 6/Apr/17
She was small and dainty god rest her
She was small and dainty god rest her
Sandy Cowell said on 27/Oct/16
I would loved to have been friends with Brittany. As she didn't mind being short, maybe she could have convinced me that being regularly pushed out of a queue or getting almost tripped over when someone is walking backwards is fun!
But seriously, I have accumulated a large selection of her films, which embrace many, many genres, from serious and brilliant dramas, through to comedies and horrors. I find her a very likeable girl in her films and I enjoy seeing her interviewed on the DVD 'extras'. I really would have loved to have met her! (I've read about her.)
Another shining and beautiful star taken away far too soon.
I would loved to have been friends with Brittany. As she didn't mind being short, maybe she could have convinced me that being regularly pushed out of a queue or getting almost tripped over when someone is walking backwards is fun!
But seriously, I have accumulated a large selection of her films, which embrace many, many genres, from serious and brilliant dramas, through to comedies and horrors. I find her a very likeable girl in her films and I enjoy seeing her interviewed on the DVD 'extras'. I really would have loved to have met her! (I've read about her.)
Another shining and beautiful star taken away far too soon.
Shine McShay said on 7/May/15
I don't think she's 5'5". Probably 5'2", my favorite height and I've dated lots of 5'2" 5'3" girls. 115lbs I think more like 105 tops.
I don't think she's 5'5". Probably 5'2", my favorite height and I've dated lots of 5'2" 5'3" girls. 115lbs I think more like 105 tops.
MJKoP said on 18/Apr/15
Her official autopsy listed her as 5'5" and 115 lbs.
Her official autopsy listed her as 5'5" and 115 lbs.
sam said on 24/Nov/11
She was 5'2. Theenforcer - shut your stupid mouth
She was 5'2. Theenforcer - shut your stupid mouth
theenforcer22 said on 16/Sep/11
She's -6ft now
She's -6ft now
RoyalInbox said on 16/Jun/11
I always thought she was 5'1". I still think she was 5'1".
I always thought she was 5'1". I still think she was 5'1".
Luke said on 8/Apr/11
"not a chance that she weighed as much as 115 as has been reported somewhere"
Geez, nothing but rumors about this woman, nothing is for sure, even her height, did she actually ever exist?
What you're saying, that the authorities lie about her measurements? They could lie about what they found in her blood, or even about gunshot wounds in her body, but why lying on height and weight? For the public not to be sure of anything?
"not a chance that she weighed as much as 115 as has been reported somewhere"
Geez, nothing but rumors about this woman, nothing is for sure, even her height, did she actually ever exist?
What you're saying, that the authorities lie about her measurements? They could lie about what they found in her blood, or even about gunshot wounds in her body, but why lying on height and weight? For the public not to be sure of anything?
Anonymous said on 18/Feb/11
I saw an interview with the woman who directed Brittany in "Tribute" and she said that Brittany would wear high heeled shoes inside the work boots that her character was wearing, so that she could seem taller.
I saw an interview with the woman who directed Brittany in "Tribute" and she said that Brittany would wear high heeled shoes inside the work boots that her character was wearing, so that she could seem taller.
Anonymous said on 11/Jan/11
According to Click Here
Brittany Murphy had a "diminutive 5-foot-2 stature".
According to Click Here
Brittany Murphy had a "diminutive 5-foot-2 stature".
Neil said on 20/Apr/09
She looks to me like 5' to 5'1". 5'3" definitely seems to be an exaggeration.
She looks to me like 5' to 5'1". 5'3" definitely seems to be an exaggeration.
kayla said on 7/Aug/08
i think she's shorter than 5'2". i saw her on 8 mile with eminem(listed 5'8 here but i think he's 5'7") and she's about on eminem's nose while she's already in 4" high heels.i'll give her 5foot.
i think she's shorter than 5'2". i saw her on 8 mile with eminem(listed 5'8 here but i think he's 5'7") and she's about on eminem's nose while she's already in 4" high heels.i'll give her 5foot.
Taylor said on 24/Aug/07
Yea I knew Brittany Murphy couldn't be too tall because she's so little. Very petite girl. I'd say she's no taller than 5'2 but I doubt she's 5'3.
Yea I knew Brittany Murphy couldn't be too tall because she's so little. Very petite girl. I'd say she's no taller than 5'2 but I doubt she's 5'3.
Aiden said on 10/Jul/07
wow... i just finished watching 'Uptown Girls' and i thought she was at least.... 5'6... can't believe she's only 5'2..!
wow... i just finished watching 'Uptown Girls' and i thought she was at least.... 5'6... can't believe she's only 5'2..!
joe said on 10/May/07
come on no way is she bigger than 5.2 ! In just married Ashton .K (whos 6.2) towers way way over her, even with 4 inch boots !
come on no way is she bigger than 5.2 ! In just married Ashton .K (whos 6.2) towers way way over her, even with 4 inch boots !
scott said on 24/Mar/07
i was an extra for her movie with michael douglas, "don't way a word". this girl is TINY. i'd thought she was a teen because she was so little. she is not taller than 5ft for sure without heels
i was an extra for her movie with michael douglas, "don't way a word". this girl is TINY. i'd thought she was a teen because she was so little. she is not taller than 5ft for sure without heels
Beauty said on 17/Jan/07
At first brittany is standing in front of the picture with holly.. which makes holly taller.. if the were standing besides each other.. and secondly you don't see their heels... so you don't know if either of them are wearing heels..or perhaps.. if brittanys heels are taller than holly's..
find another pictures my friend.. you couldn't caunt on that one...
At first brittany is standing in front of the picture with holly.. which makes holly taller.. if the were standing besides each other.. and secondly you don't see their heels... so you don't know if either of them are wearing heels..or perhaps.. if brittanys heels are taller than holly's..
find another pictures my friend.. you couldn't caunt on that one...
MMS said on 11/Oct/06
Ok, in the picture from "MM" the heel on the shoes looks like a "kitten" heel which is like 1" to 1/2" so she could be a full 5'3" and Gleen did meet her and he said she is 5'3". :)
Ok, in the picture from "MM" the heel on the shoes looks like a "kitten" heel which is like 1" to 1/2" so she could be a full 5'3" and Gleen did meet her and he said she is 5'3". :)
Nat said on 22/Jun/06
Maybe 5'3"ish with heels on? Her body looks too tiny for 5'3" barefoot. I'm 5'3" and my best friend is 5'8". The difference between Glenn (5'8") and Brittany is much more noticeable that my friend and I.
Maybe 5'3"ish with heels on? Her body looks too tiny for 5'3" barefoot. I'm 5'3" and my best friend is 5'8". The difference between Glenn (5'8") and Brittany is much more noticeable that my friend and I.
Glenn said on 20/Jan/06
sweet girl!
sweet girl!
CoolJ said on 18/Jan/06
Glenn is big pimping.
5'3 always looked too big for her...
Glenn is big pimping.
5'3 always looked too big for her...
Glenn said on 17/Jan/06
does this one look faked too lawrence? she was 5-3.
does this one look faked too lawrence? she was 5-3.
theheightguru said on 12/Nov/05
Here she is with Kathy Bates, who is listed here at 5'3. Granted, it isn't a full length shot, but Brittany appears to be standing straight while Kathy is leaning back. If Brittany is a legitimate 5'3, why does she look the same height as Kathy in that pic? I'm pretty sure Brittany isn't wearing flats...
Here she is with Kathy Bates, who is listed here at 5'3. Granted, it isn't a full length shot, but Brittany appears to be standing straight while Kathy is leaning back. If Brittany is a legitimate 5'3, why does she look the same height as Kathy in that pic? I'm pretty sure Brittany isn't wearing flats...
gladrunn said on 25/Oct/05
I can say for sure she's at least 5'3: once i met her at a party, i was with my mom, who is 5'2, and, even if my mom weared 3 inches heels and brittany taller ones, she towered my mother by at least 5 inches
I can say for sure she's at least 5'3: once i met her at a party, i was with my mom, who is 5'2, and, even if my mom weared 3 inches heels and brittany taller ones, she towered my mother by at least 5 inches
CoolJ said on 7/Sep/05
Judging from J's pic, 5'3 does seem mighty generous. I'm thinking 5'2ish at the most.
Judging from J's pic, 5'3 does seem mighty generous. I'm thinking 5'2ish at the most.
mcfan said on 7/Sep/05
Weren't her and Holly Hunter (5'2) the same height?
Weren't her and Holly Hunter (5'2) the same height?
J. said on 6/Sep/05
More evidence (bored at the desk ...):
I've met Keyshawn and I noticed that he was not as big as he's always said to be. Like 6'3" max and that's the height that the Ourlads site has him too. (Note: when I met him back in '00, he was listed as 6'5"). With that in mind, here's a good pic:
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=52822363&cdi=0
And here's her heels: http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=52822367&cdi=0
I could be wrong but those are looking in the 4 inch range. Please Rob, tell me what you think. I think I'm unto something here with this girl ...
More evidence (bored at the desk ...):
I've met Keyshawn and I noticed that he was not as big as he's always said to be. Like 6'3" max and that's the height that the Ourlads site has him too. (Note: when I met him back in '00, he was listed as 6'5"). With that in mind, here's a good pic:
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=52822363&cdi=0
And here's her heels: http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=52822367&cdi=0
I could be wrong but those are looking in the 4 inch range. Please Rob, tell me what you think. I think I'm unto something here with this girl ...
J. said on 6/Sep/05
Ehh ...5'3" seems mighty generous: http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=52970970&cdi=0
Ehh ...5'3" seems mighty generous: http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_pop.aspx?iid=52970970&cdi=0
smoothadora said on 13/Aug/05
but have you seen her in the film "Spun"? she is wearing highish heels throughout but she looks as though she'd be taller than 5'3.
but have you seen her in the film "Spun"? she is wearing highish heels throughout but she looks as though she'd be taller than 5'3.
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