Abigail Breslin is a young actress and American singer widely known for her role as Olive Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine. At age 10, for her work in the film, she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In 2015, she had her first regular role in Fox’s horror comedy series, Scream Queens. His notorious films include No Reservations, My Sister’s Keeper, August: Osage County, Maggie and Freak Show.
Birth name
Abigail Kathleen Breslin
Nickname
Abbie, Miss Sunshine
Job
Actress, singer
Nationality
American
Private life
Date of birth
Abigail Breslin was born on April 14, 1996 in New York, New York, USA.
Age
She is currently 23 years old.
Sign of the sun
Aries
Ethnicity
White
She is of Irish, Jewish Austrian and English descent.
Education
There is no information regarding his academic qualifications.
Family details
- Father – Michael Breslin (telecommunications expert and consultant)
- Mother – Kim Breslin
- Brothers and sisters – Ryan Breslin (older brother) (actor), Spencer Breslin (older brother) (actor)
Civil status
Unique
Business
Abigail Breslin is currently in contact with the English actor Freddie Highmore.
Physical statistics
size
- In feet – 5 feet 1 inch
- In centimeters – 155 cm
- In meters – 1.55 m
Weight
- In kilograms – 64 kg
- In pounds – 141 lbs
Body measurements
- Measurements – 38-28-37
- Chest – 38 inches
- Cut – 28 inches
- hip – 37 inches
- Bra size – 34D
bodybuilding
Average
Eye colour
Blue
Hair color
Brown
Shoe size
She is wearing a shoe size 6 (US).
The size of the dress
Her dress size is 12 (US).
Sexuality
Straight ahead
Professional statistics
Beginning of the film
Abigail Breslin made her screen debut in 2002 in the American science fiction movie “Signs”, in which she played Bo Hess, the daughter of the main character, Graham Hess (played by Mel Gibson).
Beginning of television
Breslin won her lead role in an American TV series “What I Like About You”, performing Josie in an episode entitled “The Teddy Bear”.
Famous for
His work as Olive Hoover in the comedy drama “Little Miss Sunshine” is considered one of the best of his career. This role earned her a lot of appreciation and she eventually won several awards and nominations.
Brand Mentions
Abigail Breslin has appeared in Toys’ Filters R Us, Brita Water and Hewlett-Packard commercials.
Abigail Breslin Favorites
- Favorite Actress – Meryl Streep, Judy Garland
- Favorite Movies – Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), Insidious (2011), The Help (2011), Prancer (1989), What happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
- Favorite Disney Movie – Finding Nemo (2003)
- Favorite TV Shows – The O.C., American Idol
- Favorite singer – Kelly Clarkson
- Favorite Cookies – Tagalongs, Thin Mints
- Favorite Restaurant – Rosa Mexicano
- Favorite Store – Space Kiddets in New York
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2006 | Air Buddies | Rosebud / Alice |
| 2006 | Little Miss Sunshine | Olive Hoover |
| 2006 | The Ultimate Gift | Emily Rose |
| 2006 | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Trish |
| 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 |
| 2010 | Janie Jones | Janie Jones |
| 2011 | Rango | Priscilla |
| 2011 | New Year’s Eve | Hailey Doyle |
| 2012 | Zambezia | Zoe |
| 2013 | Haunter | Lisa Johnson |
| 2013 | The Call | Casey Welson |
| 2013 | August: Osage County | Jean Fordham |
| 2013 | Ender’s Game | Valentine Wiggin |
| 2014 | Wicked Blood | Hannah Lee |
| 2014 | Perfect Sisters | Sandra Andersen |
| 2015 | Maggie | Maggie Vogel |
| 2015 | Final Girl | Veronica |
| 2016 | Fear, Inc. | Jennifer |
| 2017 | Freak Show | Lynette |
| 2017 | Yamasong: March of the Hollows | Nani |
| 2019 | Zombieland: Double Tap | Little Rock |
| 2020 | Untitled Tom McCarthy film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2009 | Fairfax | Brooke Jacoby |
| 2002 | What I Like About You | Josie |
| 2002 | Hack | Kayla Adams |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Patty Branson |
| 2004 | NCIS | Sandy Watson |
| 2005 | Family Plan | Nicole |
| 2006 | Ghost Whisperer | Sarah Applewhite |
| 2006 | Grey’s Anatomy | Megan Clover |
| 2015–2016 | Scream Queens | Libby Putney/Chanel #5 |
| 2017 | Dirty Dancing | Frances “Baby” Houseman |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award / Film Festival | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film Young Actress Age Ten or Under | Signs | Nominated |
| 2007 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Little Miss Sunshine | Nominated |
| Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| Empire Awards | Best Female Newcomer | Nominated | ||
| Gotham Awards | Breakthrough Actor | Nominated | ||
| Iowa Film Critics | Best Supporting Actress | Won | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | ||
| Tokyo International Film Festival | Best Actress | Won | ||
| BAFTA Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | ||
| Critics Choice Awards | Best Young Actress | Won | ||
| Critics Choice Awards | Best Ensemble Cast (Shared with cast) | Won | ||
| MTV Movie Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (Shared with cast) | Won | ||
| St. Louis Film Critics | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film Young Actress Age Ten or Under | Won | ||
| 2008 | Critics Choice Awards | Best Young Actress | No Reservations | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure | Nim’s Island | Nominated | |
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film Leading Young Actress | No Reservations | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film Leading Young Actress | Kit Kittredge: An American Girl | Nominated |
| 2010 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film Leading Young Actress | My Sister’s Keeper | Won |
| 2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-over Role, Young Actress | Rango[84] | Nominated |
| 2013 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (Shared with cast) | August: Osage County | Nominated |
| 2016 | Fangoria Chainsaw Award | Best Actress | Maggie | Nominated |
Abigail Breslin Net worth
The net worth of Abigail Breslin is estimated at $ 16 million.
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Abigail Breslin Facts
She was named after the first lady of the United States, Abigail Adams.
She entered the show business at the age of three when she appeared in a Toys “R” Us commercial.
She earned her first credits at the age of five when she was played in Signs (2002).
Abigail is one of the youngest actresses to have been nominated for an Oscar.
She won the Iowa Film Critics-Best Actress Supporting Award for her portrayal of Olive Hooper in “Little Miss Sunshine” in 2007.
In 2007, she was on the Forbes list of “Young Hollywood’s Most Outstanding Stars” after winning $ 1.5 million in 2006.
His first real kiss was with Jake T. Austin.
In 2008, Abigail was ranked # 18 on Entertainment Weekly’s 30 Under 30 list.
She has two dogs, a cat and a turtle.
If she was not an actress, she would have been a veterinarian or stylist.
Abigail was honored as ShoWest’s “Female Star of Tomorrow” in 2008.
She made her Broadway debut in “The Miracle Worker” in 2010.
She learned to play guitar with her by watching videos on YouTube.
At 17, she poses topless for a photoshoot with famous photographer Tyler Shields.
In 2019, Breslin reprised her role as Little Rock in Zombieland: Double Tap. She is next set to star opposite Matt Damon in an untitled film directed by Tom McCarthy set for release in November 2020.
