Marie Claire Marie Claire
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Nice Talk
  • Fashion Month
  • More
    • Politics
    • Career Money
    • Health Fitness
    • Power Play
    • Travel
    • Promo Codes
    • Food Cocktails
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Sex Love
  • Newsletter SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Marie Claire
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!


    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    You are now subscribed

    Your newsletter sign-up was successful


    Want to add more newsletters?

    Marie Claire Daily

    Delivered daily

    Marie Claire Daily

    Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Sent weekly on Saturday

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Exclusive access to expert shopping and styling advice from Nikki Ogunnaike, Marie Claire's editor-in-chief.

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Once a week

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Insider tips and recommendations for skin, hair, makeup, nails and more from Hannah Baxter, Marie Claire's beauty director.

    Livingetc

    Once a week

    Livingetc

    Your shortcut to the now and the next in contemporary home decoration, from designing a fashion-forward kitchen to decoding color schemes, and the latest interiors trends.

    Homes amp; Gardens

    Delivered Daily

    Homes Gardens

    The ultimate interior design resource from the world's leading experts - discover inspiring decorating ideas, color scheming know-how, garden inspiration and shopping expertise.


    An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
    Trending
    • NYFW
    • Life In Plastic
    • Cari Champion
    • New Books
    • Postpartum Psychosis
    1. Celebrity

    What Celebrities' Pets Say About Them

    A cat isn't always just a cat.

    By Chelsea Peng
    Published 25 August 2016 In News

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    Lip, Dog breed, Dog, Carnivore, Mammal, Earrings, Jewellery, Eyelash, Beauty, Iris,
    Lip, Dog breed, Dog, Carnivore, Mammal, Earrings, Jewellery, Eyelash, Beauty, Iris,
    (Image credit: Getty Images)
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Pinterest
    Share this article
    Join the conversation
    Follow us
    Add us as a preferred source on Google
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Pets. What did we do to deserve them? Even though some of them are assholes? Why do Taylor Swift's cats sit upright like human toddlers? Since we've already scrutinized other aspects of the American Famous Person—their voices, their body language around their alleged significant others—why not train the magnifying glass on their domesticated animals?

    With pet expert Alyona DelaCoeur of Why Does My Dog on deck, we examine the deeper meaning behind five of the world's luckiest occupants on four legs/15 tentacles—from the aforementioned felines to a rabbit named Bruce.

    "Beast is a Puli, a Hungarian herding dog. They are known for being one of the friendliest dog breeds and for being extremely intelligent. They can be a little wary of strangers but are not usually aggressive. A good match for a Puli breed would be a more outgoing person who likes to make friends (Facebook, anyone?) and is intelligent enough to challenge the dog mentally. They do require a lot of time and specific care, so a good owner should be very detail-oriented and determined."

    Latest Videos FromMarie Claire
    Watch full video here:

    "There is a huge misconception that bunnies just like to sit in their cages, eating and doing nothing all day. However, what many people don't know is that bunnies are really extremely active—they need to run, jump, and play. They are trainable (can learn to use a litter box) and have amazing memory. As an owner, you have to be very creative to keep your bunny active. At the same time, they do need downtime. In the wild, bunnies live in an extremely chaotic environment and need to be on their guard to survive. A bunny owner thrives in chaos (or perhaps a very outgoing TV family)."

    "A study done by the University of Texas found that cat owners are creative, adventurous, and more open than dog owners. The study also found that cat owners can be very sensitive, which makes sense given how Taylor Swift became popular by writing her own songs (and music) about her feelings and/or personal experiences."

    You may like
    • Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet hugging Prince Harry Meghan and Harry's Pets Might Not Move to the U.K.
    • Owen Thiele poses in a white suit with a black vest underneath lying on a counter in an office for marie claire#039;s meet cute series Owen Thiele Is Everyone's Best Friend
    • Larissa Mills wearing a sequin top, Larissa Mills wearing a leopard top, Larissa Mills wearing a green top and a white skirt, Larissa Mills wearing a blazer Here’s How to Dress for Your Zodiac Sign This Summer

    A post shared by Cara Delevingne (@caradelevingne)

    A photo posted by on

    "Dog owners tend to be very extroverted, energetic, and likeable, all characteristics we would expect from supermodel and actress Cara Delevingne, who is known for her personality. Leo is an adorable husky crossbreed, which tend to be less neurotic, healthier, and less needy than pure- bred dogs. Owning a mixed breed shows that the person is open-minded, carefree, and considerate."

    "Jellyfish are quite a conversation starter. They're very entertaining to watch, so it makes sense that a jellyfish owner would be all about entertainment. No surprise since they've starred in everything from The Hills and Big Brother to Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars."

    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    Follow Marie Claire on Facebook for the latest celeb news, beauty tips, fascinating reads, livestream video, and more.

    Chelsea Peng
    Social Links Navigation
    Assistant Editor

    Chelsea Peng is a writer and editor who was formerly the assistant editor at Marie Claire. She's also worked for The Strategist and Refinery29, and is a graduate of Northwestern University. On her tombstone, she would like a GIF of herself that's better than the one that already exists on the Internet and a free fro-yo machine. Besides frozen dairy products, she's into pirates, carbs, Balzac, and snacking so hard she has to go lie down.

    Read more
    Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet hugging Prince Harry
    Royals Meghan and Harry's Pets Might Not Move to the U.K.
    By Amy Mackelden
    Owen Thiele poses in a white suit with a black vest underneath lying on a counter in an office for marie claire#039;s meet cute series
    TV shows Owen Thiele Is Everyone's Best Friend He's charming his way through Hollywood, from 'Adults' and a growing podcast audience to Taylor Swift's inner circle.
    By Faran Krentcil
     
     
    Alex Consani at Pandora Talisman launch party.
    Fashion Alex Consani’s Fashion Philosophy Is Very Leo-Coded
    By Irina Grechko
    Margaret Qualley styled the barefoot Chanel sandals at the premiere of #039;The Dog Stars#039;
    Celebrity Style Margaret Qualley Goes Dogs Out for 'The Dog Stars' Premiere in Chanel's Polarizing Sandals
    By Meguire Hennes
     
     
    Latest in Celebrity
    Grace Gummer and Louisa Jacobson red carpet looks at the 2026 Emmy Awards
    Celebrity Style Meryl Streep's Daughters Make Their Mom Proud on the 2026 Emmys Red Carpet
    Grace Kelly wearing a white dress
    Royals Grace Kelly "Understood Quiet Luxury" Before the Term Was Invented
     
     
    collage of celebrities wearing the red-and-purple color combination trend for The A-List Edit
    Celebrity Style The Shockingly Chic Color Combo That's Taking Over the Runways and My FYP
    Princess Lilibet, Prince Archie and Prince Harry walking through grass at Althorp
    Royals Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Are Changing Schools After Just 2 Days
     
     
    Latest in News
    Ayo Edebiri 2026 Emmys red carpet
    Celebrity Style Ayo Edebiri Sticks to Her Winning Red Carpet Formula at the Emmys
    a white woman in a gold dress with dark brown hair
    Nails Selena Gomez's 2026 Emmys Manicure Is All About a "Frosted Sunset" Finish
     
     
    US actress Zendaya presents the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award to US actress Jean Smart onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2026.
    Culture We're Tracking Every Can't-Miss Moment From the 2026 Emmys
    Grace Gummer and Louisa Jacobson red carpet looks at the 2026 Emmy Awards
    Celebrity Style Meryl Streep's Daughters Make Their Mom Proud on the 2026 Emmys Red Carpet
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Marie Claire
    RSS
    • About us
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Advertise Online
    • Newsletter
    • Terms and conditions
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • Careers
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.