Brittany Murphy and Joe Macaluso, engaged since last New Year’s Eve, have broken off their engagement, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

The two “have amicably ended their engagement. They remain close friends and wish each other much happiness,” a rep for Murphy tells PEOPLE.

Last Sunday, Murphy showed up at the Teen Choice Awards without her engagement ring. Asked about her wedding plans in the press room, the actress became evasive before saying, “Everything is going wonderful, thank you. I’m just living every moment, you know, enjoying my day.”

Murphy, 28, who had met Macaluso – who is a best boy grip responsible for lighting and electricity on a movie set – while filming Little Black Book. After that film wrapped production, she asked him to the movies for their first date.

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This shit is almost as hot as finding out my 3 year old restraining order by Jessica Simpson had been lifted.

Ms. Murphy have your people call my people.