Hollywood stars love to have cute cats as pets. And the luminaries have a habit of showing their four-legged friends on social media with adorable posts.
Some of the most famous cat owners are Khloe Kardashian and her younger sister Kylie Jenner.
Kate Beckinsale seems to have the most fun with her fuzzball as she features the pet on Instagram weekly. Other notable cat ladies are Drew Barrymore, Blac Chyna, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Garner.
The cat (Felis catus) is a domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species of the family Felidae.
Advances in archaeology and genetics have shown that the domestication of the cat occurred in the Near East (Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Arabian Peninsula) around 7,500 BC.
A male cat is called a tom or tomcat and a female – which has kittens from spring to late autumn – is called a queen. A group of cats can be referred to as a clowder, a glaring, or a colony.
Out of the estimated 600 million cats worldwide, 400 million reside in Asia, including 58 million pet cats in China. The United States leads in cat ownership with 74 million cats. In the United Kingdom, approximately 11 million domestic cats are kept as pets.
Development of cat breeds started in the mid 19th century. The ancestral wildcat genome was significantly altered in the process of domestication, as specific mutations were selected to develop cat breeds.
Who owns these cats? On the left is a gray one and the right a beige kitty
These cats are often seen on Instagram with their celebrity owners
The owner of the gray cat left is a talk show host and the little kitten on the right lives with a makeup mogul
These fur-free felines have an owner who is linked to the Kardashians
Its retractable claws are adapted to killing small prey species such as mice and rats.
It has a strong, flexible body, quick reflexes, and sharp teeth, and its night vision and sense of smell are well developed. It is a social species, but a solitary hunter and a crepuscular predator.
Cat intelligence is evident in their ability to learn through observation, and solve problems, with research showing they possess strong memories, exhibit neuroplasticity, and display cognitive skills comparable to a young child.
The term Cat Lady has had a negative connotation ever since JD Vance’s old 2021 interview was dug up; he vilified women who have cats and no biological children.
KHLOE KARDASHIAN
Khloe Kardashian has a cat named Grey.
The 40-year-old reality TV bombshell named the kitty for its color.
The feline has a large bright pink collar with an ornament in front. But the collar has a very important feature: in the center is an Airtag that can track the four-legged pet as it roams around Khloe’s massive Hidden Hills, California mansion.
It is also good to have an Airtag on the kitty in case the animal roams outside where coyotes, racoons and foxes are on the hunt.
About 900 cats get killed every year by coyotes in the greater Los Angeles area, and Khloe seems to hope that Grey is not one of them.
Khloe Kardashian fans noticed something unusual about her cat Grey in a new photo shared to Insta Stories on Thursday. And it was not how the animal had its tongue partially sticking out or that is was sitting on a kitchen counter
In the image posted by the 40-year-old reality TV bombshell, the kitty is seen wearing a large bright pink collar that had an ornament in front. ‘That too big, what is she thinking?’ said one fan last year when another photo was shared
A year ago Khloe was accused of using FaceTune on her cat’s photo.
Her kitty, a Russian Blue, seemed to have ‘blurred’ whiskers and different eye color in images from February 2024.
One fan wrote: ‘Even the pets aren’t safe’ with a second typing: ‘even the cat got work done’.
A third penned: ‘In other pics the eyes are bright green, these eyes are turquoise blue!’ while another wrote: ‘You can see the inconsistencies and blurs on the whiskers.’
Others wrote: ‘This is a Russian blue. I have 2. They are very very beautiful cats but they don’t look like this’, ‘Did she FaceTune off the whiskers ??’ and ‘these damn beauty standards are getting out of hand.’
Others complimented the cat writing: ‘Omg your cat does not look real and ‘That cat is so cute, it looks animated ngl’
Earlier, the TV personality shared a short clip as toddler son Tatum bonded with Grey Kitty. She filmed her little boy crawling towards the animal who was resting underneath a table and he greeted the family pet by saying, ‘Kitty.’
At one point, he sent an excited smile towards the camera and then got a little closer to the cat, gently stroking its gray fur. ‘Hi,’ he said towards Grey Kitty, causing the cat to turn its head to glance over at Tatum. Khloe could be heard letting out a small laugh as she filmed the cute moment.
In the caption of the latest post, the mother-of-two penned to her 311 million followers, ‘Saturday Sibling Snuggles and a video of the most patient cat ever!!! Grey kitty is the sweetest.’
Last year Khloe was accused of FaceTuning her Russian Blue cat after fans noticed the feline’s changed features in a Valentine’s Day post
The reality star, 39, who – along with her famous family – has been caught editing photos before , posted a snap of her pet Grey Kitty to mark the celebratory day of love (pictured), but her followers quickly pointed out the cat’s ‘blurred’ whiskers and different eye color
Grey Kitty is pictured left in the Valentine’s Day post and right in a snap from Halloween 2022
Others complimented the cat writing: ‘Omg your cat does not look real and ‘That cat is so cute, it looks animated ngl’ (pictured with Khloe’s daughter True, five)
KATE BECKINSALE
Kate Beckinsale has been using her cat as a prop for years now as she posed in sexy over-the-top outfits.
Last year the diva she looked sensational in an all-black two piece as she displayed her flat tummy and toned legs during her Mexican retreat.
She tried to enlist the help of her cat Willow for the purposes of the social media shoot, but the feline wasn’t having much of it for long.
After taking a few photos, Willow growled in discontent and fled the scene. Kate captioned the post: ‘Problem child.’ In a video shared in her post, Kate warned the cat when it growled at her: ‘Don’t be a d**k!’
Kate Beckinsale tried to pose for pictures with her cat and dog on Sunday but the feline had other ideas
But in another photo, Kate revealed that the shoot had not ended well because she sustained an injury.
The actress showed her million followers a piece of her bloodied skin that had seemingly been clawed at by the cat.
The Underworld star was then asked in the comments section of her post why Willow had attacked her.
The fan asked: ‘Why Willow attacked you?’ (sic)
She replied: ‘hates myf’, revealing a supposed rivalry between her Persian and her Pomeranian.
The Hollywood star still managed to look sensational as she scooped her honeyed locks up into a ponytail.
In terms of makeup, she opted for a natural look as she lay down on her blue sofa in a sultry pose.
The Underworld star was then asked in the comments section of her post why Willow had attacked her
The actress showed her million followers a piece of her bloodied skin that had seemingly been clawed at by the cat
In 2023, Kate got a touching tattoo tribute of her beloved cat Clive on Friday, after he passed away
Kate showed off the incredible fine line artwork by LA-based tattooist, Dr Woo
Last year, Kate got a touching tattoo tribute of her beloved cat Clive following his passing in June.
Kate showed off the incredible fine line artwork by LA-based tattooist, Dr Woo.
Clive’s adorable face could be seen on her forearm, surrounded by an intricate star design. Alongside the photos, Kate wrote: ‘This has really helped. Thank you so much, @_dr_woo_’
TAYLOR SWIFT
Taylor Swift made her cats famous years ago when living in New York City. The blonde beauty often shared photos to Instagram with her pets while in her apartment.
She has three felines: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button.
Her kitties have popped up on her music videos too.
In 2020, her cats were on her holiday card in winter clothing.
In 2019, she told TIME, ‘I have cats. I’m obsessed with them. I love my cats so much that when a role came up in a movie called Cats, I just thought, like, I gotta do this.’
Taylor Swift holding onto her cat Olivia as she pulled off her black sunglasses slowly and looked around the at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida in October
Here two of her cats posed for an Instagram photo
This relaxed photo of Olivia with her legs and arms down became world famous
Swift liked them because they are ‘dignified, independent and capable of dealing with their own life.’
Last year the singer held the feline when walking into the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida before a performance from her Eras Tour.
‘Back in the office… #MiamiTSTheErasTour,’ wrote the Grammy winner in her Instagram caption.
The girlfriend of football star Travis Kelce was playing the song GloRilla’s Whatchu Kno About Me.
JENNIFER GARNER
Jennifer Garner has featured her cat Moose several times on Instagra.
Last year the Alias veteran shared a delightful video of herself wearing a mask of Moose’s face.
In the video, which was set to Edith Piaf’s Je ne regrette rien (I regret nothing), the movie star attempted to engage her cute cat while crawling around on the floor.
Jennifer called to him, saying, ‘Moose, Moose Moose, come here,’ and the camera panned to the cat looking displeased.
‘He’s so cold hearted,’ said the ex of Ben Affleck as she pushed a treat towards him with the bottom of the mask. ‘Alright, he doesn’t care,’ she said after a few moments as she stood up and took the mask off.
Jennifer Garner shared a delightful video of herself wearing a mask of her cat Moose’s face last year
She captioned the post, ‘Happy birthday, legend,’ adding a cat and a crown emojis.
Over the summer she shared another video with Moose where she took him to see ‘things in the house he’s never seen before.’
The fluffy cat was not impressed with the inside of the fridge or microwave but showed interest in the fish tank and Jennifer’s bed.
Garner used to have a dog named Birdie but he died.
In the video, which was set to Edith Piaf’s Je ne regrette rien (I regret nothing), the Alias star attempted to engage her cute cat while crawling around on the floor
She captioned the post, ‘Happy birthday, legend,’ adding a cat and a crown emojis
Meanwhile Garner is still going strong with her on/off boyfriend since 2018, John Miller, 46, who’s the chairman of Cali Group and CEO of PopID.
Jennifer is said to be ‘pushing John, inch by inch, to unlock his potential like never before.’
‘John has a good heart and a strong, sharp mind,’ a source told In Touch last Thursday.
‘But everybody in Jen’s circle knows that he has a very cushy life and, as much as he loves Jen, you get this huge sense that he could be doing a lot more than just riding her coattails, especially given his past as a super-sharp businessman.’
DREW BARRYMORE
Drew Barrymore loves to come home to her feline friend.
The talk show host, who lives in New York City, calls her fuzzy roommate Lucky.
In March 2023, the mother of two daughters she had with Will Kopelman shared a photo of the gray kitty purring on her chest.
Also seen in the collection of photos was her bearded dragon Jeremy and her dog Douglas.
‘Sunday Snuggle Buffet’ the Charlie’s Angels star wrote next to the post.
Drew Barrymore enjoyed morning snuggles with her cat Lucky in 2023
The photos that received the most attention were of the odd couple, Lucky and bearded dragon, Jeremy. On a 2021 episode of the Drew Barrymore Show, the host revealed the two are ‘besties’
‘A kitty that loves a Lizard? That’s Special,’ wrote one follower. ‘The cat and lizard (smiley face) Animals get along better than most humans,’ commented another
The star wore a sweatshirt as she lazed about in her sanctuary
The Never Been Kissed star appeared to be makeup free and let her long reddish hair hang loose against a cream toned satin pillowcase.
The mother of two wore large wire framed glasses while her feline friend nonchalantly stared at the camera.
She read papers to prepare for the upcoming week on The Drew Barrymore Show. But as the carousel continued, the close-up that caught fans’ attention the most was one of the gray kitty curled up with Drew’s bearded dragon, Jeremy.
‘A kitty that loves a Lizard? That’s Special,’ wrote one follower.
Some mis-identified Jeremy as an iguana, but they were just as taken with the adorable friendship.
‘I was not prepared for the cat/iguana (?) cuddles,’ commented one fan. Another wrote, ‘The cat and lizard (smiley face) Animals get along better than most humans.’
‘Sunday Snuggle Buffet’ wrote next to the post as as she lay in bed with her cat Lucky purring on her chest while reading papers to prepare for the upcoming week on The Drew Barrymore Show
The photo carousel included sweet pictures of Lucky with one of Drew’s dogs, Douglas
In a 2021 Zoom interview on The Drew Barrymore Show she taught Nicole Richie how to determine if her bearded dragon Speedy was male or female. Speedy turned out to be a girl
In a 2021 Zoom interview on The Drew Barrymore Show with Nicole Richie, 41, ‘Dr. Drewlittle’ as she called herself, taught the Nikki Fresh star, who has a bearded dragon named Speedy, how to determine if her pet was male or female.
She instructed Nicole to feel underneath Speedy’s tail.
Drew said, ‘You will feel a nub if it’s a girl, and a prong if it’s a boy.’
After a little bit of confusion, Nicole and Drew determined Speedy was female.
Nicole quipped, ‘You know what? I love my children no matter who they are, no matter what sex they are, so I’m fine with it.’
She also explained that Jeremy and Lucky ‘fully are besties, and Lucky will lick and kiss Jeremy’s face.’
KYLIE JENNER
In 2021, Kylie Jenner showed off a cute orange feline when at home in Hidden Hills, California.
At the time, the bilionaire makeup mogul was expecting her second child with Travis Scott, a rapper from Texas; she already had daughter Stormi.
Her furry addition cold be seen resting on top of her as she laid down in front of a fireplace next to her mini-me girl.
It was just before Christmas.
The kitty walked around the living room and even stepped on Kylie’s baby bump while the star was in her pajamas.
Jenner also has other pets including dogs, chickens and a bunny.
In 2021, Kylie Jenner showed off a cute orange feline when at home in Hidden Hills, California
The animal was only about a month old at the time
In the footage, her furry addition can be seen resting on top of her as she laid down in front of a fireplace next to Stormi
Meow! Kylie has been sharing pictures and videos of her new pet
BLAC CHYNA
Blac Chyna – who used to be engaged to Rob Kardashian – gave a look at her three little kitty cats on Instagram. The animals had no fur.
Those types of hairless cats are called The Sphynx cat.
They also go by the name of the Canadian Sphynx because their origin is Toronto.
Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.
The pinup music video star who is now an influencer shared several images of the rare felines as they rested on her bed.
Last year was a good year for the cat lover who has two kids: Dream Kardashian and King Cairo.
In October Chyna became engaged to Derrick Milano after one year of dating.
Blac Chyna – who used to be engaged to Rob Kardashian – gave a look at her three little kitty cats on Instagram. The animals had no fur. Hairless cats are called The Sphynx cat
Last year was a good year for the cat lover who has two kids: Dream Kardashian and King Cairo. In October Chyna became engaged to Derrick Milano after one year of dating
The 36-year-old reality TV star is set to tie the knot with the 30-year-old rapper after he got down on one knee and produced a diamond ring while performing on stage during Howard University’s Yard Fest.
Chyna – whose real name in Angela White – accepted the proposal to huge cheers from the crowd, while DJ Quicksilva caught the big moment on camera and uploaded the video to X.
He captioned the clip: ‘Only @HowardU #YardFest can make MAGIC happen like this. My guy @DerrickMilano just popped the BIG question to the HomeTeam @BLACCHYNA. CONGRATS.’
Chyna has previously been engaged twice; to Tyga, and Rob Kardashian.
She and Tyga started dating in 2011 and welcomed son King Cairo, now 12, the following year. However, they split in 2014. She then went on to date Rob Kardashian in 2016, with whom she shares daughter Dream, seven. They split in 2017.