Actress Brittany Murphy and her fiancé, Joe Macaluso, have ended their engagement after almost nine months.

A spokesperson for Murphy confirmed the split, according to People magazine.

“They remain close friends and wish each other much happiness,” said the representative.

During the Teen Choice Awards last weekend, Murphy was spotted without her engagement ring. When asked about her planned marriage, she initially skirted the question before replying, “”Everything is going wonderful, thank you. I’m just living every moment, you know, enjoying my day.”

The couple first met when Murphy was filming “Little Black Book.” Macaluso was working on the film as a best boy grip, making him in-charge of lighting and electricity. After shooting wrapped, Murphy asked Macaluso to the movies.

They became engaged this past New Year’s Eve.

“It felt right,” said Murphy in January. “I love being in love.”






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