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The glamorous,
outspoken pig will receive the award at the evening ceremony
from the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art. The
presentation will include a conversation with veteran women's
rights campaigner Gloria Steinem and a 20-minute video
retrospective of Miss Piggy's career.
"Moi is thrilled, but frankly, not surprised to be receiving
this Sackler Center First Award," Miss Piggy said in a
statement.
"It is truly wonderful to be celebrated and share this honor
with fellow legends, role models, and pioneers of female
fabulosity. We rock!"
Miss Piggy's long-time squeeze, Kermit the Frog, will be in the
audience for the ceremony.
The annual Sackler Center First Awards honor extraordinary women
who are first in their fields. Elizabeth A. Sackler, the
president of the center for feminist art, theory and advocacy
for women's issues, said Miss Piggy embodies exceptional spirit,
determination and grit and has taught important lessons about
overcoming obstacles to generations of fans.
Miss Piggy starred in "The Muppet Show," that ran from 1976 to
1981, and has appeared in films, including 2014's "Muppets Most
Wanted."
(Reporting by Patricia Reaney. Editing by Andre Grenon)
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