Hot & Not in Hollywood

Forget golden retrievers. These stars sleep with owls, raise wolf-hybrids, and name their kinkajous after love itself. Welcome to the pet-owning elite. The animals are just as eccentric as their humans.

Paris Hilton Got Bit by Her Kinkajou. She Named It “Baby Luv” Anyway

Paris Hilton’s pet roster has always flirted with the legally questionable. Her kinkajou, a rainforest mammal with grabby paws and a nocturnal streak, takes the rhinestone cake. She named it Baby Luv, dressed it in couture, and refused rabies testing after it bit her. The kinkajou was eventually banned from her home by California wildlife authorities, but Hilton doubled down and got another one. Because love bites.

Salma Hayek’s Emotional Support Owl Watches TV on Her iPad

Salma Hayek’s owl, named Kering after her husband’s luxury brand, isn’t a pet. It’s a feathered confidante. Hayek has described sleeping with the owl, letting it perch on her iPad during Netflix binges, and even bringing it to Zoom meetings. In a recent interview, she called the bird “very sophisticated” and “a great listener.” Kering has also vomited on guests, but Hayek insists it’s a sign of affection.

Kristen Stewart’s Wolf-Hybrids Are Licensed, Lethal, and Loved

Kristen Stewart raises licensed wolf-hybrids in her California home. The animals are part of a legal gray zone, requiring special permits and containment protocols. Stewart has defended her pack fiercely, even filing a restraining order against a neighbor who accused her of harboring dangerous animals. “They’re family,” she said. “They just happen to howl.”

Nicolas Cage Bought an Octopus to Improve His Acting

In one of the most Nicolas Cage moves ever, the actor purchased a live octopus and kept it in a custom aquarium. He claimed the creature’s movements helped him unlock emotional nuance in his performances. The octopus reportedly cost $150,000 and required daily care from a marine biologist. Cage later sold it but not before it inspired a monologue in Mandy.

Miley Cyrus’s Pig Pig Was a Vegan Icon

Miley Cyrus’s pig, named Pig Pig, lived a plush life in her Los Angeles home, lounging on velvet cushions and appearing in multiple Instagram posts. Cyrus described the pig as “smarter than most people I know” and credited it with helping her go vegan. Pig Pig passed away in 2020, but its legacy lives on in Cyrus’s animal rights activism and surreal TikTok tributes.

Tori Spelling’s Silkie Chickens Are Backyard Royalty

Tori Spelling’s flock of Silkie chickens are more than egg-layers; they’re family. The fluffy, pom-pom-like birds roam her backyard, wear seasonal costumes, and feature prominently in her lifestyle blog. Spelling says they help her kids learn responsibility and “bring joy with every cluck.” One chicken, named Princess Peep, has her own tiara.

Reese Witherspoon’s Donkeys Honky & Tonky Are Her Zen Coaches

Reese Witherspoon’s miniature donkeys, Honky and Tonky, live on her California ranch and serve as emotional ballast. Witherspoon posts videos of them braying, cuddling, and occasionally photobombing her yoga sessions. “They remind me to slow down,” she said. “And they never judge my outfit.”

Ice-T’s Shark and Parrot Are His Realest Co-Stars

Ice-T once kept a pet shark in his home aquarium and still owns a parrot that mimics his voice. The shark was part of a custom-built tank that required weekly maintenance and a specialized diet. The parrot, meanwhile, has learned to say “Cop Killer” and “SVU,” making it the most on-brand bird in Hollywood.

The Rise of “Nepo Pets”: Fame by Association

Some pets don’t need exotic species status; they just need famous DNA. From Taylor Swift’s cats (Olivia, Meredith, and Benjamin) to Ariana Grande’s dog Toulouse, these animals have Instagram accounts with six-figure followings and brand deals. They’re influencers. Toulouse even toured backstage during Grande’s Sweetener tour, becoming a furry mascot for pop stardom. Because fame isn’t just inherited; it’s house-trained.

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