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How Miss Piggy went from minor muppet to TV’s top hog

An early version of Piggy appeared as a player in one of Jim Henson’s failed Muppet television pilots.

PHOTO: MISS PIGGY/FACEBOOK

Darryn King

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

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. Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone and Cole Escola are developing a movie for the character.

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