Abigail Breslin and Ira Kunyansky Make Red Carpet Debut as Husband and Wife 11 Days After Wedding

Abigail BreslinandIra Kunyanskyhave made theirred-carpetdebut as husband and wife. The actress, 26, and her longtime love attended their first event sincetying the knot on Jan. 28as they stepped out together at theSanta Barbara International Film Festivalon Wednesday. Breslin donned a black sleeveless mini dress and green heels and styled her blonde hair into curls, while Kunyansky, 31, sported a black tuxedo. The couple was in Santa Barbara, California, for the premiere of theLittle Miss Sunshinestar’s new movieMiranda’s Victim, in which she plays the lead.

Abigail Breslin on 'Fun' Married Life: 'I Get to Hang Out with My Best Friend All the Time' (Exclusive)

Ira Kunyansky and Abigail Breslin.Photo: Robin L Marshall/Getty Abigail Breslinis loving married life! The actress, 27, spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about enjoying married life with her husband and “best friend”Ira Kunyanskyas she attended Clarins’ Multi-active product launch party in Los Angeles, California, on Friday. “I get to hang out with my best friend all the time, which is really fun,” Breslin said. “I hate that he takes the blankets and doesn’t keep his sink clean enough, that’s my biggest issue, but my best thing is that he is my best friend and I love going to hang out with him for the rest of my life.

Abigail Breslin Reflects on 'Little Miss Sunshine' Role: 'People Forget' I'm 'Not 9 Anymore'

Abigail Breslin.Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty; Fox Searchlight/courtesy Everett Collection Abigail Breslinknows some people still see her as her iconic character in the 2006 filmLittle Miss Sunshine. While promoting her new dramaStillwater, in which she stars oppositeMatt Damonas an American student in France who is accused of murdering her ex-girlfriend, the 25-year-old actresstold the U.K.‘siNewsthatgetting auditions for age-appropriate roles can be tough. “Sometimes people forget that I’m 25 years old and not 9 anymore,” Breslin told the outlet.

Abigail Breslin Remembers 'Kind'My Sister's KeeperCostar Evan Ellingson After His Death: 'The Life of the Party'

“My Sister’s Keeper” cast, from left: Abigail Breslin, Sofia Vassilieva, Evan Ellingson.Photo:New Line Cinema/ Everett New Line Cinema/ Everett Abigail Breslinis mourning herMy Sister’s Keepercostar,Evan Ellingson, who died on Sunday at 35. The 27-year-old actress shared her condolences in anInstagram tribute, alongside a photo of herself, Ellingson and their costar Sofia Vassilieva on the set of the 2009 film. “Evan Ellingson was a kind, funny and extremely talented human being,” Breslin wrote.

Abigail Breslin Remembers 'Little Miss Sunshine' Costar Alan Arkin: 'He Will Always Be Grandpa in My Heart'

Photo:Fox Searchlight/Everett Fox Searchlight/Everett Breslin, 27, is mourning the loss of her on-screen grandfather,Alan Arkin, whodied at the age of 89on Thursday. The actress starred alongside Arkin in the 2006 comedy-dramaLittle Miss Sunshineand he has always held a place in her heart. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Michael Tullberg/Getty Arkin hadonly 14 minutes of screen timein the hit film with Breslin, but both received Oscar nominations for their roles. The screenwriter and director won his first and only Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film, proving that he didn’t need long to leave an impression with his acting skills.