Abigail Breslin facts for kids
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Abigail Breslin
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Breslin in 2015
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| Born | April 14, 1996 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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Ira Kunyansky
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| Relatives | Spencer Breslin (brother) |
Abigail Breslin (born April 14, 1996) is a talented American actress. She started acting when she was very young. She became famous at age 10 for her role as Olive Hoover in the movie Little Miss Sunshine (2006). For this role, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Abigail has starred in many popular films. These include No Reservations (2007), Nim's Island (2008), Zombieland (2009), and Stillwater (2021). She also had a regular role on the TV show Scream Queens from 2015 to 2016.
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About Abigail Breslin's Early Life
Abigail Breslin was born in New York City. Her mother, Kim, was a talent manager. Her father, Michael, worked with computers. She has two older brothers, Ryan and Spencer Breslin, who are also actors.
The Breslin family grew up in New York. They were a "very close-knit" family. Abigail was named after Abigail Adams, who was the first Second Lady of the United States.
Abigail Breslin's Acting Career
Her First Roles in Movies
Abigail's acting career began when she was just three years old. She appeared in a commercial for Toys "R" Us. Her first movie role was in Signs (2002). In this film, she played Bo Hess, the daughter of the main character, played by Mel Gibson.
Critics praised Abigail's acting in Signs. The movie was a big success, earning over $408 million worldwide. In 2004, she appeared in Raising Helen with her brother Spencer. She also had a small part in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
In the movie Keane, Abigail played Kira Bedik. Critics also liked her performance in this film.
Becoming Famous in the 2000s
Abigail's big breakthrough role was in the 2006 movie Little Miss Sunshine. She played Olive Hoover, a young girl who enters a beauty pageant. She was cast for the role when she was only six years old. Her co-stars, Greg Kinnear and Alan Arkin, were amazed by how serious she was about acting.
Little Miss Sunshine was a huge hit with critics and audiences. It earned $100 million worldwide. Abigail's performance was highly praised. She was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. This made her one of the youngest actresses ever nominated in that category.
In 2007, Abigail performed on stage for the first time. She was in a play called Right You Are (If You Think You Are) in New York City. That same year, Forbes magazine listed her as one of "Young Hollywood's Top-Earning Stars." She earned $1.5 million in 2006.
Abigail then starred in the romantic comedy No Reservations (2007). She played the niece of a chef, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones. The movie made $92 million worldwide. She also appeared in Definitely, Maybe (2007) as the daughter of a recently divorced father.
In 2008, Abigail starred with Jodie Foster in Nim's Island. She played Nim Rusoe, a girl living on a tropical island. This movie also did well, making $100 million worldwide. She then played the main character in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. This film was based on the popular American Girl dolls and books. Critics praised her performance in this movie too.
In 2009, Abigail was in My Sister's Keeper. She played Anna Fitzgerald, a girl who was born to help her sister who had leukemia. The movie was a financial success. Also in 2009, she appeared in the horror comedy Zombieland as Little Rock. The director said Abigail was always their top choice for the role. Zombieland was a big hit, earning $102 million worldwide.
Abigail's Work in the 2010s and Beyond
In 2010, Abigail made her Broadway debut in the play The Miracle Worker. She played Helen Keller, a famous deaf and blind woman. Abigail said she was honored to play Helen, who is one of her "biggest heroes." Critics praised her performance.
In 2011, Abigail lent her voice to Priscilla, a mouse in the animated movie Rango. She also appeared in the romantic comedy New Year's Eve. In 2013, she starred in the thriller The Call, which made $68 million worldwide. She also appeared in Haunter and Ender's Game.
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In 2013, Abigail was cast in August: Osage County. She acted alongside famous stars like Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep. In 2015, she joined the cast of the TV series Scream Queens.
In 2019, Abigail returned to her role as Little Rock in the movie Zombieland: Double Tap, a sequel to the popular Zombieland. In 2021, she starred with Matt Damon in the crime drama film Stillwater.
Abigail Breslin's Personal Life
Abigail's father, Michael, passed away in 2021. In February 2022, Abigail announced that she was engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Ira Kunyansky. They got married on January 28, 2023.
Images for kids
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Abigail Breslin in 2015
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Abigail Breslin in January 2007
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Abigail Breslin at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival
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Abigail Breslin at the premiere of August: Osage County in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Abigail Breslin para niños
