Little Miss Sunshine: Where are they now?

The 2006 independent comedy "Little Miss Sunshine," filmed on an $8 million budget, achieved box-office success by chronicling a dysfunctional family's journey in a vintage Volkswagen van. The film propelled its main cast to stardom and made Sundance Film Festival history with a record distribution deal.

Earlier this year, two decades after its debut, some of the film's stars reunited for a special screening. While some actors retain a similar appearance, others have undergone notable transformations. Abigail Breslin, who was ten during filming and earned an Oscar nomination, has since starred in various films and recently married.

Paul Dano, acclaimed for his role as Dwayne, has become a Hollywood star with credits including "The Batman" and "12 Years a Slave." He is married and has two children. Steve Carell, already known for "The Office," also received an Oscar nomination for "Foxcatcher" and voiced Gru in the "Despicable Me" franchise.

Alan Arkin, who won an Oscar for his role as the grandfather, continued his prolific career until his passing in June 2023. Bryan Cranston, famous for "Malcolm in the Middle," gained widespread acclaim for "Breaking Bad" and has since appeared in numerous films.