Brittany Murphy stars as Molly Gunn, alongside Dakota Fanning as Ray and Marley Shelton as Ingrid in the 2003 film ‘Uptown Girls‘.
Main cast
- Molly GunnBrittany MurphyMain
- Ray SchleineDakota FanningMain
- Ingrid KellermanMarley SheltonMain
Supporting cast
- Neal FoxJesse SpencerSupp
- HueyDonald FaisonSupp
- JemimaAmy SedarisSupp
- Roma SchleineHeather LocklearSupp
- Joe SchleineAustin PendletonSupp
- MickeyJulia MigenesSupp
Guest & voice
- DeanJohn HodgmanGuest
- Security GuardJeremy FisherGuest
- Little Girl at PartyGrace ZabriskieGuest
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About this cast
‘Uptown Girls’ is a 2003 comedy-drama film starring Brittany Murphy as Molly Gunn, a carefree heiress forced to grow up when she becomes a nanny to an unusually mature eight-year-old named Ray, played by Dakota Fanning. The film explores themes of responsibility and friendship as the unlikely pair learn from each other’s contrasting worlds.
FAQs
Who plays Molly Gunn in Uptown Girls?
Brittany Murphy plays the lead role of Molly Gunn in the 2003 film ‘Uptown Girls’.
Who plays Ray Schleine in Uptown Girls?
Dakota Fanning plays Ray, the precocious eight-year-old girl who becomes Molly’s nanny charge.
Is ‘Uptown Girls’ a comedy or a drama?
It is a comedy-drama, blending lighthearted moments with emotional growth and life lessons.
Who directed Uptown Girls?
The film was directed by Boaz Yakin.
What is the main theme of Uptown Girls?
The film explores themes of maturity, responsibility, and the unlikely friendship between a free-spirited heiress and a serious-minded child.
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