Miss Piggy Miss Piggy Miss Piggy is a Muppet character known for her breakout role in Jim Henson's "The Muppet Show". Since her debut in 1976, Miss Piggy has been notable for her volatile diva personality, tendency to use French phrases in her speech, and practice of karate. She was also known for her on-again/off-again relationship with Kermit the Frog, which began in 1978 and has been on a hiatus since 2015. Frank Oz performed the character from 1976 to 2000 and was succeeded by Eric Jacobson in 2001. Miss Piggy was inspired by jazz singer Peggy Lee. In 1996, TV Guide
Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular Piggy bemoans the attention paid to the singer. Although she dreams of singing "Santa Baby", she is upstaged in her dream by Youthful Praise. After a trailer for the upcoming "Muppets Most Wanted", Gaga asks Miss Piggy to suggest a finale and reprises "Applause" with the Muppets. In October 2013, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) announced a 90-minute special entitled "Lady Gaga and the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular". It was the second Thanksgiving television special on ABC by Gaga, after "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving" in 2011. The singer collaborated with the Muppets for the special, which aired on November 28, 2013.