20 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Minions

18. The Films Honored Steve Carell's Own Daughter

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A key date in the first movie is May 26; it's the day of the girls' dance performance and Gru's plan to steal the moon. But it's also a significant day for Steve Carell: the birthday of his first child, Annie.

"When we had kids, my career completely changed. I'll never forget the first audition after my daughter was born. I nailed it because I didn't care any more."

Carell's cartoon work made a hit with his own daughter and son, and their friends. "They definitely like the animated stuff. When I can do the voice from Despicable Me for their friends, that wins major points: ‘Hello! Come over and have some waffles at our house!’ They just think that’s the best."

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T Campbell has written quite a few online comics series and selected work for Marvel, Archie and Tokyopop. His longest-running works are Fans, Penny and Aggie-- and his current project with co-writer Phil Kahn, Guilded Age.