Facts

  • In 2007, Abigail was ranked #8 in Forbes Magazine's list of "Young Hollywood's Top-Earning Stars", having earned $1.5 million in 2006
  • Collects American Girl dolls and stuffed animals
  • Named after the First Lady of the United States, Abigail Adams
  • Parents: Kim Blecker (who manages her career) and Michael Breslin (a computer programmer and consultant)
  • She also has two dogs and a cat
  • Youngest nominee in history for a British Academy Film and Television (BAFTA) Award
  • Her performance in Little Miss Sunshine earned her an Academy Award nomination. Abigail unfortunately lost out to Jennifer Hudson.
  • Abigail is the fourth (4th) youngest actor in history to be nominated to the Academy Award
  • Has two (2) older brothers, Spencer Breslin, who is also an actor and Ryan Breslin.
  • Abbie and Kate Hudson bonded while on the set of Raising Helen (2004)
  • Abbie was spoofed in the 2003 comedy, Scary Movie 3 (2003).
  • Abigail is doublejointed, which was, according to Joaquin Phoenix, an advantage for her when they played thumb wars!
  • She is very good friends with fellow young actress Skye McCole Bartusiak
  • She said that if she were a superhero, she would want to fly and be able to speak every other language.
  • When speaking for "Kids with a Cause", said she thought everybody needed a friend.
  • Her on-screen brother in Raising Helen (2004) was played by her real- life brother, Spencer Breslin.
  • Her favourite Disney film is Finding Nemo (2003).
  • She donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign.
  • Became friends with Dakota Fanning when Dakota filmed The Cat in the Hat (2003) with her older brother Spencer Breslin.
  • When she's older, if she doesn't continue acting, she would like to become either a vetinarian or a fashion designer.
  • Her favourtie artists include Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana and Jack Johnson.
  • Her favourite holiday is Halloween.
  • She sometimes gets embarrassed when watching herself in films.

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