Brittany Murphy's Husband Simon Monjack: Who Is He?

By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 21st 2009 09:14AM

As the world continues to ponder the death of Brittany Murphy, many are curious as to exactly who her husband Simon Monjack is. While there's still absolutely no evidence to suggest he played a part in her death, many people and media outlets both past and present are raising a suspicious eye towards the British screenwriter.

Monjack -- who penned and produced 2006's 'Factory Girl' -- wed Murphy in 2007 in a small, private ceremony at their house that seemed to come out of nowhere. The couple never announced their engagement, and hardly ever made public appearances together.

Their nuptials came amid a swirl of controversy. According to an Us Weekly report (which has since been taken off of their Web site), Monjack -- who is British -- was on the verge of being deported because he overstayed his visa. He split from his ex-wife just months before marrying Murphy.

He also had felony warrants out for his arrest, as well as a massive lawsuit from a British investment firm demanding he pay them more than $500,000. In Virginia, Monjack was wanted for credit card theft and fraud, Us reported.

Responding to the report, Monjack denied any wrongdoing, saying: "It is a real tragedy that success, greed, envy and celebrity are the motivation for attacking my family and character."

Monjack is also now being linked to Murphy's latest departure from the movie 'The Caller,' which Brittany was let go from just two weeks before her death. According to Showbiz411's Roger Friedman, it wasn't Murphy's behavior that pushed the actress out of the film set -- it was Monjack's.

Michael Z. Gordon, producer of another Murphy's film 'Shrinking Charlotte,' tells Friedman that "Monjack came on the set inebriated ... The producers wanted to keep him away. Brittany of course defended him. And so she was let go."

Friedman continues, saying that "Monjack is not beloved in Hollywood," adding that two other movie producers "described him as a 'con man,'" with one saying he is "a dangerous guy."

"I think just this morning people are starting to ask: How does a 32-year-old woman die of a massive heart attack? What is going on here? I think certainly as questions are asked, Monjack has a lot to answer about what happened," Friedman tells PopEater exclusively.

As Monjack and Murphy arrived home from Puerto Rico following Murphy's firing, he was rushed to a hospital shortly after the plane landed. TMZ reported the cause was an asthma attack, but that "EMTs felt it could be more serious than that."

TheHollywoodGossip.com have had their eyes on Monjack for years, labeling him 'Con-Jack' and often digging into his past. In one post, they speak with an alleged ex-girlfriend of Monjack, who claims he used to brag about criminal activities. According to the (totally unconfirmed) claims, Monjack told her he killed someone and that he was involved in gun and drug smuggling.

In November 2007, Monjack's ex-wife -- British writer and TV host Simone Bienne -- took him to court over $50,000 he owed her from their 2006 divorce.

Once again, there's nothing linking Monjack to the death of Murphy, but with the death of his wife, a whole new level of scrutiny is sure to be coming for him.

Tags: brittany murphy, BrittanyMurphy, simon monjack, SimonMonjack

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Monday 21 December

By HadJustAboutEnuf

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No wonder this slime-ball didn't want an autopsy done on her...sounds like he's got reason to worry.

By Nick

he is a loser and most likely he had something to do with her death. Brittany a great person that will be missed and lets not for get that Brittany had the best laugh ever........you will be missed

By Candice La Pere

It"s hard when people die, especially someone you love.It would, thouh, seem that she would have had prior problems with her heart,some sort of indication. I certainly hape all are willing to cooperate and that all toxs, including poison are looked at. She seemed like a real sweetheart. It is a very sad thing.

By darth

She was an wonderful actress a Beauty
lovely to watch in any movie she was in.
She will missed. God needed her in movies
up heaven. As for the husband they need to investigate more on why he does not want an autopsy.

By Belle

hmmm! you are probably right. Very suspicious behavior. I would want to know what cause the death of my beloved.

By Shnook

Your so right, Why else would he not one one done what would he care? Oh that's just awful. If he did have something to do with er death I hope they Lock him up and throw away the key!

By Stac

I def. agree with you. I think that his harnds are def. dirty!!!!!!!!!!!!

By jesaredneck

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Who the heck is Brittany Murphy, and what is her immearsurable contribution to society??? Just another "wannabe airhead" from where I sit!!!

By jeff

sorry to say i have never heard of the girl. it's a pity though....but there are far far great tragedies every day that never make the news

Tuesday 22 December

By goshiluvu

No one is attacking his family, just him! He thinks he has had success? What had he done in the past 3 or 4 years? A healthy 32 yr old doesn't drop dead from the flu.

By tom

she was a junkie

By boo

AS I PREVIOUSLY STATED INVESTIGATE MONJACK HER DEATH IS VERY SUSPICIOUS CHECK FOR LIFE INSURANCE MONJACK HAD ON HER. CHECK OUT TOX REPORTS MOJACK DIDN'T WANT AUTOPSY VERY SUSPICIOUS. MAYBE HE SLIPPED HER SOMETHING IN HER DRINK OR FOOD OR VEINS THAT MAY GO UNDETECTED AT AUTOPSY.

By Lori

If it would go undetected at autopsy, then why would he care if they did one? What you said makes no sense, though I agree they should aggressively investigate her death. There is something very fishy going on here.

Tuesday 12 January

By j.reynolds

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I AGREE WITH YOU. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG HERE.THEY SHOULD DO A BIG STORY ABOUT THIS MANS PAST. TO MANY HALF TRUTHS HERE.BRIT YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED. MY PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY (EXCLUDING THAT MAN YOU MARRIED)TREAT BRIT THE WAY MICHAEL JACKSON WAS TREATED. MAKE IT A BIG DEAL SHE DESEVERS THE BEST CARE IN TREATING THIS CASE.

By D.

Judging by the way this guy looks (he looked so slovenly) I can't imagine what Brittany saw in the him, unless her interest in him was drug-related and he turned out to be her go to guy. He kind of reminds me of the Blake Civil-Fielder type and she was his Amy Winehouse.

Thursday 28 January

By Richard

I agree that this guy is of questionable character, but why would he want to do harm to his meal ticket? He's p**sed now that he'll have to find someone else to leech off.

By Diana

My prayers are with Brittany, and her family at this sad time.

By Marilyn

I agree. This is so sad. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they go through this.

By Word on The street

An interesting fact -- Much of the cocaine on the streets is being cut with a substance that can cause death or brain damage -- the symptoms are flu -like .

By dannye

i think this guy is hiding something. i am a nurse and if he does not want it checked into then something is wrong there. ii would like to know what really caused it. he is a LOSER and out to get sometihing. She was a great actress and so funny. we will just have to wait and see.

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