Miss Piggy as Feminist Icon and Last Movie Star

In a recent Vulture article republished on MSN, critic Belknap examines Miss Piggy's cultural significance, positioning her as both a feminist icon and the last of a particular breed of movie star. The piece argues that Miss Piggy belongs to a dormant lineage of larger-than-life, carefully curated personas—women like Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, and Mae West—whose market value at the box office and sheer artistry shaped the films they appeared in. The article suggests that Miss Piggy embodies this tradition in a contemporary context, blending glamour, ambition, and self-awareness. The piece is part of a broader discussion about the evolution of celebrity and the role of female performers in shaping cinematic narratives. It highlights how Miss Piggy's character, originally a puppet creation of Jim Henson, has transcended her origins to become a cultural touchstone. The article also touches on the changing nature of movie stardom, noting that the carefully constructed personas of the past have given way to a different kind of celebrity in the modern era. The piece is an opinion piece, offering a critical perspective on Miss Piggy's place in film history and feminist discourse. It does not report a specific event but rather offers an analysis of a cultural figure. The article was published on MSN, with the original source being Vulture, and is dated August 2026.