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From The Muppet Show to her own movie: How Miss Piggy went from minor muppet to TV’s top hog
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Miss Piggy began as a minor Muppet, but a sassy attitude and a karate chop carried her to the pinnacle of pop culture.
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Darryn King
LOS ANGELES - Nearly 50 years ago, a prima donna pig made her first appearance on The Muppet Show
Well, Miss Piggy is ready for her close-up once again. Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone and Cole Escola are developing a movie for the character, and a new Muppet Show special premiered on Disney+ on Feb 4.
