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Famous Cat Dads: A Who’s Who of Feline Fathers
First things first…all cat dads rule!
If you’re reading this and know a loving cat dad, drop what you’re doing and text them some love! Or you can send them a digital cat love card.
But, for the purposes of this post, we’re celebrating some of the most recognizable cat dads out there — the ones who may walk the red carpet at night or dunk basketballs during the day, but also don’t mind scooping the litter box now and again.
TOP FAMOUS CAT DADS – PAST & PRESENT
Robert Downey Jr. – Still a huge pop culture presence post-Marvel and has shared glimpses of his cats over the years.
Mark Ruffalo— The fellow Avengers star also appears to have an affinity for cats.
Karl Lagerfeld – Even despite his passing, the fashion icon’s beloved cat, Choupette, is treated like royalty.
Ed Sheeran – Shares his home with two famous cats, Calippo and Dorito, and even made them an Instagram.
Mark Twain – The author was famously quoted: “If man could be crossed with the cat, it would improve man but deteriorate the cat.”
NBA Cat Dads – You’d never know it from their towering physique, but there’s quite a few NBA players who consider themselves proud cat dads.
Other Famous Cat Fathers
- Freddie Mercury – The Queen frontman adored his cats and reportedly had multiple of them.
- Ernest Hemingway – The author kept dozens of cats in Key West throughout his life.
- Ricky Gervais – Comedian and animal advocate who loved his late cat Ollie, but ended up fostering another feline.
- Winston Churchill – Had several famous cats who lived with him at Chartwell.
- Andy Warhol – Lived with 25 cats, all named Sam (except one named Hester).
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