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
Miss Piggy Captain Smollett's (played by Kermit) former lover. The two share a tender moment dueting on "Love Led Us Here". Her part is significant but supporting in "Muppets from Space", as the plucky news reporter eager to scoop the news on her friend Gonzo's bizarre alien encounters. In the TV-movie "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie", a take on the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life", the characters are seen in an alternate universe, one without Kermit. Miss Piggy becomes a spinster cat lady, doing "psychic" readings on the phone. In "The Muppets", Miss Piggy is shown to be residing