Miss Piggy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Miss Piggy |
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| First appearance | Herb Alpert and the TJB (1974) |
| Created by | Bonnie Erickson (designer) Frank Oz (characterization) |
| Voiced by | Laurie O'Brien (Muppet Babies, Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue) Hal Rayle (Little Muppet Monsters) Melanie Harrison (Muppet Babies 2018) |
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| Species | Muppet pig |
| Gender | Female |
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| Family | Andy and Randy Pig (nephews) |
| Nationality | American |
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Miss Piggy is a very famous Muppet character. She is known for her big role in Jim Henson's The Muppet Show. Miss Piggy first appeared in 1976.
She is famous for her strong personality and often uses French words. Miss Piggy is also known for her amazing karate moves. She had a long relationship with Kermit the Frog. This relationship lasted from 1976 until 2015.
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Who is Miss Piggy?
Miss Piggy is a female Muppet pig. She is known for being a true diva. She loves to be the center of attention. Her character was inspired by the jazz singer Peggy Lee.
Her Famous Personality
Miss Piggy has a very confident personality. She is often seen as bossy but also very charming. She loves fashion and being glamorous. Her catchphrases often include French words like "Moi!" (which means "Me!" in French).
She is also a skilled martial artist. Miss Piggy often uses karate chops when she gets angry. This makes her a powerful and funny character.
Miss Piggy's Career
Miss Piggy is a talented performer. She has many jobs in the Muppet world.
- She is a famous actress.
- She works as a magazine editor.
- Miss Piggy is also a singer and a talk show host.
- She is seen as an icon, meaning she is very well-known and admired.
Her Relationship with Kermit
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog had a very famous relationship. It was sometimes on and sometimes off. Their love story was a big part of The Muppet Show. Even though they broke up in 2015, they still work together.
Behind the Scenes
The character of Miss Piggy was first performed by Frank Oz. He played her from 1976 until 2002. After that, Eric Jacobson took over the role in 2001 and performs her today.
Miss Piggy is a very popular character. In 1996, TV Guide magazine listed her as one of the 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time. She was ranked number 23. In 2001, a poll in the U.K. ranked her 29th on their list of the 100 Greatest TV Characters.
See also
In Spanish: Miss Piggy para niños
