Abigail Breslin

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Abigail Breslin
Abigail Breslin in 2010
Born
Abigail Kathleen Breslin

(1996-04-14) April 14, 1996 (age 27)
OccupationActress
Years active1999–present
Spouse
Ira Kunyansky (m. 2023)
RelativesSpencer Breslin (brother)

Abigail Kathleen Breslin (born April 14, 1996)[1] is an American actress. Breslin was born in New York City, New York.[2] She first appeared in the 2002 science fiction movie, Signs. Breslin had her breakthrough role in the 2006 comedy-drama Little Miss Sunshine where she played Olive Hoover. At age 10, she was one of the youngest people to be nominated for an Academy Award.[3]

Personal life[change | change source]

In April 2017, Breslin revealed that she has been diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after she was raped by an ex-boyfriend.[4]

On January 28, 2023, Breslin announced that she married Ira Kunyansky.[5]

Movies[change | change source]

Movie
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Signs Bo Hess
2004 Raising Helen Sarah Davis
2004 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Parade Girl Carolina
2004 Keane Kira Bedik
2004 Chestnut: Hero of Central Park Ray
2005 Family Plan Nicole Television movie
2006 Little Miss Sunshine Olive Hoover
2006 Imaginary Friend Hally
2006 The Ultimate Gift Emily Rose
2006 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Trish
2006 Air Buddies Rosebud Voice
2007 No Reservations Zoe Armstrong
2008 Definitely, Maybe Maya Hayes
2008 Nim's Island Nim Rusoe
2008 Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Kit Kittredge
2009 My Sister's Keeper Anna Fitzgerald
2009 Zombieland Little Rock
2010 Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey Jeana Voice
2010 Janie Jones Janie Jones
2011 The Wild Bunch Daisy Voice
2011 Rango Priscilla
2011 New Year's Eve Hailey

References[change | change source]

  1. Zekas, Rita (27 July 2007). "Abbie shines". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  2. Rosenabigails, Steve (11 March 2007). "It's our job to tell kids about work". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  3. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (March 2008). "Oldest/Youngest Winners and Nominees for Acting, By Category". Awards Database. oscars.org (AMPAS). Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  4. "Abigail Breslin Reveals She Was Sexually Assaulted: 'I Knew My Assailant'". People. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  5. "Abigail Breslin Reveals She Wed Longtime Love Ira Kunyansky: 'Ya Girl Got Married'". People. Retrieved September 18, 2023.

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