Who was Abigail Breslin's abuser? All the men she's been linked with amid shocking revelations
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Abigail Breslin recently revealed she was a survivor of domestic abuse. She spoke about feeling "ugly and hated" because of an abusive relationship in the past. The 'Little Miss Sunshine' actress called out her nameless ex-boyfriend for the trauma caused through an Instagram post. The 26-year-old ended the note by admitting that she had not fully recovered from the events and was diagnosed with CPTSD.
The actress is now very happy with her current fiance and has asked fellow domestic abuse survivors to seek help. "I know it seems impossible and terrifying, but you have survived so much and you CAN survive leaving if you have the right tools and support," her post read. There has been a lot of buzz about her alleged abuser's identity. While the actor starred in her first movie when she was eight, here's some of the men from her past.
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Ira Kunyansky
Breslin is currently with her longtime boyfriend Ira Kunyansky. The pair announced their engagement in February. She avidly shares pictures with her fiance on her social media. Recently the actor posted a picture on his birthday and said, "Happiest happiest birthday to my one and only, love of my life, perfect angel of a boyfriend @richruski …. Life would be so uninteresting without you in it. I adore you more than words can describe." She also gives him credit for taking care of her during the healing process after her harrowing ordeal.
Freddie Highmore
'The Good Doctor' star Freddie Highmore was linked with Breslin previously back in November 2016 and 2017. However, neither of them admitted or denied their alleged relationship. They were never even photographed together. However, rumors running wild were high that the were mingling in those years.
Jack Barakat
Breslin reportedly dated All Time Low frontman Jack Barakat from October 2013 to 2014. Breslin was only 17 while Barakat was 25 when the pair began their short romance. In 2021, Barakat faced allegations of grooming a minor. The musician was also accused of sexually abusing several underage girls. Many fans suspect him to be the abusive ex that Breslin spoke about.
are atl fans genuinely forgetting jack barakat dating abigail breslin when she was freshly 17 and he was 25? or the fact that other people have come forward sharing full detailed stories of jack exhibiting inappropriate and abusive behavior towards fans he was semi-romantic with?
— evestreett (@pavethestreett) April 27, 2022
Michael Clifford
The Five Seconds of Summer drummer, Michael Clifford, reportedly dated Breslin in 2013 but for a short period. Moreover, the actress' song 'You Suck' is speculated to be about him. Clifford tied the knot with Crystal Leighhave in 2021.