Abigail Breslin Makes Rare Public Appearance for Little Miss Sunshine's 20th Anniversary

The Oscar-nominated actress attended the Sundance Film Festival to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult classic film.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:31pm

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Abigail Breslin, who earned an Oscar nomination for her breakout role in the 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine, made a rare public appearance to attend the movie's 20th anniversary screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The 29-year-old actress was joined by her former co-stars Paul Dano, Toni Collette, and Greg Kinnear for the event, marking her first red carpet outing in nearly two years.

Why it matters

Breslin's appearance at the Sundance Film Festival is significant, as the actress has largely kept a low profile in recent years. The 20th anniversary of Little Miss Sunshine, the film that launched Breslin's career, is a meaningful milestone that brought the cast back together to celebrate the cult classic.

The details

At the January 28th event, Breslin sported an auburn-colored sweater and matching skirt as she walked the red carpet. During the screening, the Zombieland alum snapped a selfie with her former co-stars and shared it on Instagram, writing in the caption, 'Another blurry selfie courtesy of ya girl.' In addition to the Little Miss Sunshine reunion, Breslin also commemorated another special milestone this week - her third wedding anniversary with husband Ira Kunyansky.

  • Breslin's last red carpet outing was in April 2024.
  • Breslin and Kunyansky celebrated their third wedding anniversary this week.

The players

Abigail Breslin

An American actress who earned an Oscar nomination for her breakout performance in the 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine.

Ira Kunyansky

Breslin's husband, who she described as a 'cryptoconnoisseur'.

Paul Dano

Breslin's co-star in Little Miss Sunshine.

Toni Collette

Breslin's co-star in Little Miss Sunshine.

Greg Kinnear

Breslin's co-star in Little Miss Sunshine.

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What they’re saying

“Another blurry selfie courtesy of ya girl.”

— Abigail Breslin (Instagram)

“We also are very obsessed with Dateline and 20/20. So, we love watching any murder mystery things together. There's this YouTube channel called the 'Impossible Channel,' and we watch all of the creepy videos online. Most people get creeped out, but we fall asleep through that. So it's like we're creepy together. We're just creepy people.”

— Abigail Breslin (People)

“I get to hang out with my best friend all the time, which is really fun. I hate that he takes the blankets and doesn't keep his sink clean enough, that's my biggest issue, but my best thing is that he is my best friend and I love going to hang out with him for the rest of my life.”

— Abigail Breslin (People)

The takeaway

Abigail Breslin's rare public appearance at the Sundance Film Festival to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Little Miss Sunshine, the film that launched her career, is a testament to the enduring impact of the cult classic. Despite keeping a low profile in recent years, Breslin's reunion with her former co-stars and her heartwarming reflections on her marriage highlight the actress's continued passion for her craft and her personal life.