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Murphy's Sweet Gesture for Cut Role
29 Jan
Summary
- Brittany Murphy insisted she and Michael Urie had met before.
- Murphy added Urie to another scene after his role was cut.
- Urie still receives residuals for his deleted Uptown Girls scene.
Michael Urie shared a heartwarming anecdote about his experience working with the late Brittany Murphy on the 2003 film Uptown Girls. Urie, whose role as a pig walker was ultimately cut, recalled Murphy's kindness and insistence that they had met previously. Murphy later revealed she had added Urie into another scene, a gesture that deeply touched him. Although Urie's performance did not make the final theatrical cut, he continues to receive residuals because his scenes are included in the DVD's deleted footage. Murphy, who passed away in 2009, is remembered for her memorable roles in films like Clueless and 8 Mile, as well as her dramatic performances. Urie and his Shrinking costar Jessica Williams discussed Murphy's lasting impact on audiences, particularly millennials. Urie and Williams are currently reprising their roles in the third season of their Apple TV series, Shrinking, which premiered on January 29, 2026.
