Gabby's Dollhouse Movie Shows Imagination, Resilience


Gabby's Dollhouse Movie Shows Imagination, Resilience

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Gabby's Dollhouse Movie Shows Imagination, Resilience

Laila Kraner played Gabby in 'Gabby's Dollhouse'. She was only eleven years old when she started this job. She did not know Gabby's good advice would help her life so much.

Now, Laila is seventeen years old and still Gabby. The things Gabby says are now part of Laila's life. Gabby is in a new movie, a mix of real actors and animation.

Laila said she often hears Gabby's voice in her head. This voice helps her when she feels sad or tired. She remembers watching 'Sesame Street' as a child and learning to be kind.

The movie has Gabby on a trip to Cat Francisco. She goes with her Grandma Gigi, played by Gloria Estefan. Kristen Wiig plays Vera, a cat lady who takes Gabby's dollhouse.

Laila learned a lot from working with Gloria Estefan and Kristen Wiig. She said Estefan is smart and fun. Laila also said that being Gabby helps her believe in the power of play.


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How old was Laila Kraner when she started playing Gabby?

Laila Kraner was eleven years old when she started playing Gabby.

What does Gabby's voice help Laila with?

Gabby's voice helps Laila when she feels sad or tired.

Who plays Grandma Gigi in the new Gabby movie?

Gloria Estefan plays Grandma Gigi in the new Gabby movie.


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Gabby's Dollhouse Movie Shows Imagination, Resilience