For cat owners, feline fur babies mean the world. Cat owners love to snuggle with their cats, snooze while they purr, and play games with their cats. The rich and famous are no exception. The rich and famous love to post their beloved cats on social media, and some are even profiting from that exposure.
In this article, we'll explore the cats of the rich and famous. Some of the celebrities on the list may surprise you. Now, let's take a look at some famous people who own cats.
Top 20 celebrities who own cats
1. Taylor Swift
There's no doubt that Taylor Swift is one of the most famous names among the rich and famous, and she loves her three cats. Tay Tay, as her fans call her, has two Scottish Folds named Meredith Gray (from her hit show) Grey's Anatomy) and Olivia Benson (from the hit show) Law and order). She also has a ragdoll named Benjamin Button. Tay-Tay takes his cat with him everywhere he goes. Oh, and for your information, Olivia is worth her 97 million from her commercial work.
2. Britney Spears
Britney Spears has a cat named Wendy who resembles a cheetah. Britney posted a photo of Wendy in her wedding veil on Instagram.
3. Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore is also known as the “Crazy Cat Lady'' because she loves cats. In 2018, she rescued and adopted three female cats. Two were for his young daughters and one was for Drew himself. The cats' names are Lucky, Peach, and Fern. Drew is a strong advocate for homeless animals, so she's okay in this book.
4. Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz loves dogs and cats. Her cat's name is Little Man and she is so adorable. Little Man is all white and she loves to wear fashionable clothes. He sometimes wears fancy clothes and goes shopping with Cameron.
5. Katy Perry
Katy Perry had a cat named Kitty Perry. How cute is that? Sadly, Kitty Perry passed away in 2020, leaving Katy Perry devastated. Katy has had Kitty for 15 years, and he even made a cameo in the video for her hit song 'I Kissed A Girl'. Kitty Perry was also seen in many photos with fans and her human mother. Perry also used Kitty Perry's large inflatable head as her decoration on stage.
6. Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale has two cats, Clive and Willow, who she often shows off on social media. Clive is an elderly Persian who doesn't seem to mind his mother's pranks when it comes to posting pictures of himself in his costume. Although his face looks grumpy, we know that he secretly loves the attention his celebrity mother gives him. Willow is a handful, but Kate loves her just the same.
7. Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus is a huge animal lover and has so many pets that it's hard to keep up. It was once thought that Miley and her ex-boyfriend Liam Helmsworth might have their own zoo. As far as we know, Miley has three cats, Keke, Lilo, and Shanti, all of whom are rescue cats. She has many dogs, two horses, and even a pig.
8. Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez adopted a kitten named Hendrix in 2021. Her fans believe Hendrix could be a Devon Rex, which is a very expensive cat to buy from a breeder. Her fans apparently attacked her for getting her cats because she thought they should be protected rather than bought from breeders. It is unknown if Hendrix was rescued, but he is certainly cute and loved.
9. Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart's cat Princess Peony was tragically attacked by her four dogs. Apparently, the cat was accidentally locked outside and her dogs mistook it for a squirrel. After the incident, she posted on social media. Because she felt that what happened was a “real fact.” Martha is used to having cats. She has kept her over 20 cats on her own property for the past 40 years.
10. Nicole Kidman
It's no secret that Nicole Kidman is a cat person. She recently rescued a black and white cat named Louis. Nicole and her husband Keith Urban's home is full of animals, including two other cats named Ginger and Snow and a dog named Jules. She also keeps livestock at home in Nashville and Australia.
11. Khloe Kardashian
Keep up with the Kardashians…Cat? Well, it's Chloe anyway. Chloe's daughter has an adorable gray cat that she affectionately calls “Gray Kitty.” Photos of the two can be seen on social media, and it's clear that her daughter is in love with Gray Kitty. Chloe also loves cats. She posts photos on social media of Gray Kitty hanging out while she works out or lounges in bed.
12. Kat Dennings
of two broken girls Starr has always been a cat lover and has had three in 35 years. Her first cat, Daisy, appeared to her as a stray cat when she was still a child. Pumpkin, another stray dog, appeared when Kat was a teenager, but sadly passed away some time ago. A heartbroken Kat thought she'd never have another cat, but when her current cat, Milly, burst into her life, that's all she wrote. Millie, considered a Norwegian Forest Cat mix, is the love of her life.
13. Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais has a cat named Pickle, whom he fostered during the coronavirus lockdown, and there was no way he wouldn't keep him. The British actor and comedian adopted Pickle seven months after his beloved cat Ollie died at the age of 16. You can see silly and fun photos of Ricky and Pickle on Instagram. Pickle loves to stand up and is very adorable.
14. Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo is a big cat fan and has owned five cats, mainly since he became a celebrity. The cats' names are Biscotti, Inky, Felix, Magnus, and Hansel. His daughter frequently takes pictures of Mark and the cat and posts them on Instagram. Looking at the photos, you can see that Mark is obsessed with the kittens.
15. Russell Brand
Russell Brand loves cats. You could even say he's obsessed with his feline friends. He has two cats named Morrissey and Jericho. Morrissey sadly passed away in 2020, leaving Russell devastated. His death affected him deeply, as any cat owner who loses a cat knows the feeling of despair. Russell had owned Morrissey for 16 years. As far as we know, his cat Jericho is still alive.
16. Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. loves his two cats, Montgomery and d'Artagnan. He regularly posts videos and photos of his feline companions, and even states that he can't imagine his life without them. If you want to see his cat, follow him on his multiple social media platforms.
17. Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Garner has a cat named Moose. She posted an adorable photo of a moose wearing a cute hat on Instagram for her International Cat Day. Moose is a Himalayan mix who loves going for walks in her stroller with her famous mom and is just too cute for words.
18. Mayim Bialik
big bang theory and flower Star has three cats at home and has always been a cat lover. Mayim loves raising her sons with her three rescued cats, Addy, Frances, and Nermal. She feels cats can teach boundaries, and that's what she wants her sons to learn in life. She said the cat gives her comfort when she's sad and has been with her through difficult times, including her divorce and the death of her father.
19. James Franco
Some people are raised as dog people, but like many of us, James Franco was raised as a cat person. He has also been known to attend black tie events with cat hair covering his clothes and shoes. He has two cats named Zelda and Sammy. His younger brother Dave Franco also loves cats, just like his younger brother.
20. Jesse Eisenberg
I have to give credit to Jesse for fostering abandoned and homeless cats. While in China in 2018, he found three abandoned kittens in a box on the street, all of whom were returned home. He posted about the abandoned kitten on Chinese social media, and it went viral. Mr. Eisenberg, we applaud you. As for his own cat, well, his cat isn't the cutest, but he does have one.
conclusion
The rich and famous love cats just as much as the average person. Some people are obsessed with their cats and love to show them off on social media. It's common to find photos of A-list celebrities petting their cat fur babies, and just because they're cat lovers can ultimately boost their careers. Some celebrity cats are famous in their own right.
We hope you enjoy exploring the rich and famous cats. We hope that the next time you see a celebrity on our list, you'll smile as you remember their beloved cats and how much they love them.
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