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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.

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

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LOS ANGELES - Nearly 50 years ago, a prima donna pig made her first appearance on

The Muppet Show

and quickly became its breakout star. Within a few years, she was a sought-after Hollywood celebrity, a pinup model and the author of a bestselling book.

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.

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