Brittany Murphy Splits From Fiance

23-08-2006 11:30

Brittany Murphy has split from her fiancé.The 'Sin City' actress got engaged to Joe Macaluso on New Year's Eve 2005, but they have now decided to call time on their relationship.A spokesperson for Brittany confirmed the split, saying: "They have amicably ended their engagement but remain close friends and wish each other much happiness." Rumours their relationship might be on the rocks were sparked on Sunday night (20.08.06) after Brittany arrived at the Teen Choice Awards, in Los Angeles, without her engagement ring.However, when asked about her wedding plans Brittany, 28, said: "Everything is going wonderful, thank you. I'm just living every moment, you know, enjoying my days."The couple met when Joe was working as a best boy grip - a member of the film crew responsible for lighting and electricity on a movie set - on her hit romantic comedy 'Little Black Book'.Surprisingly, Brittany and Joe only shared their first kiss after a mammoth 17 dates.