Dakota Fanning Reflects on Working With the Late Brittany Murphy

Dakota Fanning is opening up about working with Brittany Murphy, who sadly died in 2009.

The 26-year-old Alienist star spoke about her experience filming 2003′s Uptown Girls during Watch What Happens Live on Wednesday night (July 15).

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In the film, Dakota played the 8-year-old Ray, with Brittany starring as her nanny, Molly.

“She just taught me to always have fun. She was, like, such a ray of light and had such a playful spirit. So I think, just, she made every day special for me. She was so wonderful,” Dakota said.

A few years ago, Dakota paid tribute to Brittany in a touching throwback post as well. Here is what she said about her then…

Watch Dakota Fanning remember Brittany Murphy…

FYI: Dakota is wearing an In the Mood for Love jacket.