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The mainstream success that followed


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Ms. Breslin is likely to be remembered by most for her breakthrough role in "Little Miss Sunshine," where the role of Olive Hoover, a child beauty pageant contestant who embarks on a cross-country road trip with her dysfunctional yet hilariously entertaining family, was played.
Casting her at the tender age of 6, the filming commenced when she turned 8.
The film's immense success, grossing over $100 million, propelled Abigail Breslin into the realm of stardom.
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