10 Adorable Celebrity Pets That Stole the Spotlight— You Won’t Believe Who Owns

There’s always a four-legged or other type of pet waiting for their famous owner back home (or maybe right there with them on the red carpet). Whether it’s puppies, social media savvy cats, or exotic pets, these celebrity pets became celebrities in their own right. Here’s a closer look at 15 of the most famous and loved celebrity pets who stole everyone’s heart.
Type of Pet: Scottish Fold Cats

Known For: Names that relate to pop culture and their constant appearances on social media.

Not only is Taylor Swift a global music icon, she is also a certified cat mom! She has three cats: Olivia Benson (named after the Law & Order: SVU character), Meredith Grey (named after the character in Grey's Anatomy), and Benjamin Button (named after the character in the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"). Olivia and Meredith are frequently featured on her Instagram account, on the set of her videos, and even in commercials. For your information, Olivia Benson was named, and remains on the list of the wealthiest pets in the world (All About Cats) valued at $97 million in endorsements, media appearances, etc.
Pet Type: Rescue Dogs (Beagle-Chihuahua mix, Pit Bull mix, etc.)
Famous For: Their continuous appearances on Instagram, accompanying Grande on her world tours, and for Grande's dedication to animal rescue.
Ariana Grande has a naturally giving heart for rescue animals. Of her many dogs she has adopted, her dog Toulouse stands out as the most famous and even has been in campaigns with Grande and traveled with her on her world tours. Another dog from Grande's collection is Myron, who she adopted after the tragic death of rapper Mac Miller. Grande consistently expresses her advocacy for animal rescues and pet adoption, encouraging her fans to adopt from local shelters.

Pet Type: Birman Cat
Famous For: Living an extravagant lifestyle, a brand ambassador role, and social media influence.Choupette wasn't just your normal pet. She had two maids, her own Ipad, and even dined with the designer Karl Lagerfeld at the table. Choupette became Lagerfeld's muse, even inspiring his collections and appearing in luxury brand advertising campaigns. After Lagerfeld's death, there were rumors that she may have inherited a part of his estate leaving her as one of the most iconic celebrity pet owners in fashion history.Type of Pet: Spaniels, Setters, and Mixed Breeds
Famous for: Being part of Oprah's immediate family and receiving Woofland-level care.Oprah is totally devoted to her five dogs. She has said in public more than once that her dogs help her achieve peace of mind and emotional balance. Oprah has gone so far as to set up a $30 million trust fund for their care after she passes. Oprah's pets often show up in her stories, interviews, and O, The Oprah Magazine.

Type of Pet: Vietnamese Potbellied Pig
Famous for: Sharing Clooney's home for 18 years.Long before dogs became the celebrity pet of choice, Clooney's pig, Max, was the hot item in Hollywood. Clooney and Max shared a home for 18 years, with Max wandering around freely at any time. Clooney reported that Max would even sleep in his bed! Clooney often referred to Max as his best friend for years, saying he was the one always keeping him "grounded."Type of Pets: Chihuahuas and small breeds
Famous For: Living in a dog mansion and a luxurious lifestyle.
Paris Hilton's relationship with her pets, most famously Tinkerbell the Chihuahua, was one of the early major celebrity-pet phenomena of the 2000s. Tinkerbell was seen everywhere with Paris, including red carpets and at the front row of fashion shows. Hilton even built a dog mansion that set her back over $325,000 with air-conditioning and chandeliers for her pets to live in. You can still find Hilton featuring her extended family of pets on her social media channels.

Type of Pets: Bulldogs and French bulldogs
Famous For: Family cameos and funny Instagram posts.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's dogs are considered family members. Puddy, their old bulldog who recently passed, was part of their wedding ceremony. The couple has shared countless funny and adorable posts of their fur family on social media. Teigen often shares anecdotes and amusing holiday photo shoots with their pets.
Pet Type: Peacocks
Famous For: Elegant presentation and being part of Martha's farm lifestyle brand.
In true Martha Stewart fashion, her pets display elegance that is in sync with the aesthetic of her brand. She has more than a dozen peacocks on her property who roam freely on her farm and are often photographed in her expansive gardens. Stewart even wrote an essay defending peacocks, writing about how they bring beauty and harmony to her farm.
Pet Type: Yorkshire Terrier
Famous For: Pageantry and Hepburn's companion.
Audrey Hepburn's dog lived quite the life, and was named Mr. Famous. Mr. Famous was in fashion shoots and appeared with Hepburn in the movie Funny Face. It was also not unusual to see Mr. Famous in Hepburn's arms, further solidifying the pair's relationship as a trademark element of Hepburn's public persona in the 1950's and 60's
Pet Type: Chimpanzee
Famous For: Outrageous behavior and living at Graceland.
Elvis had a chimpanzee named Scatter, who was known for dressing in human clothes that were usually too tight, and for drinking whiskey. Scatter often traveled with Presley, and was a prominent part of the entourage at Graceland. Elvis loved Scatter, despite his (or her) erratic behavior.


Whether they’re living in glamorous dog houses or posing for fashion campaigns, celebrity pets are more than little fur babies—they’re part of the brand, lifestyle, and persona of their celebrity owners. With the rise of social media, many celebrity pets have their own fan bases, sponsors, and even careers. Audiences love not only the stars of the show but their four-legged, furry friends as well, and one thing is clear: celebrity pets are not only taking the show, they are owning the show.

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