Brittany Murphy: All Grown Up

As a character actor, you've started to get a lot of leading roles. How do you approach them?
I look at it as the same thing, just a different sized trailer.

Is that a cross you're wearing?
Yes. I'm a Christian. I go to church when I can -- not enough. I was raised Baptist but I'm a nondenominational practicing Christian. I have a lot of faith.

Are you a big kid?
Aren't we all?

Not Dakota (her nine-year-old costar in Uptown Girls).
Oh, she's the best at being nine of anyone I've ever seen! Dakota is a ray of sunshine and wise beyond her years. Her soul is so old and beautiful. She's so intuitive and aware of other people. I think that's one of the things that make her such a brilliant actress. You can talk to her like she's your best girlfriend. But you can't forget she's nine.

Your outfits were great in the movie. Which was your favorite?
The clothes were amazing. My dear friend designs for Anna Molanari and my favorite outfit was the dress I wore for the opening scene.