Which Celebrities Collect Ugly Cats As Pets?

I always get a kick out of the weird little corners of celebrity pet culture, and the folks who love so-called 'ugly' cats are some of the sweetest offenders. I follow a few celebrity Instagram feeds and fan pages, and the pattern is funny: musicians and older stars especially seem to adore cats with faces and features that stand out—folded ears, smooshed faces, hairless skin, or those gloriously grumpy expressions. A classic example I point to when people ask is Taylor Swift: she famously parades around her Scottish Folds 'Meredith Grey' and 'Olivia Benson', and her big fluffy Ragdoll 'Benjamin Button' has that gentle, unusual look that fans eat up. Another beloved historical figure is Freddie Mercury, who genuinely worshipped his cats and wrote songs inspired by them—his Persian cats had a regal, sometimes very distinctive appearance.

Beyond those, the internet itself birthed celebrity felines like 'Grumpy Cat' and 'Lil Bub' that blurred the line between pet and pop icon; they prove there’s a huge appetite for unconventional looks. Celebrities often pick these breeds or rescue oddballs because they make great photos, start conversations, or simply because a quirky kitty matches their personality. I’ve watched friends coo over a hairless Sphynx at a park, and then later see the same breed on a musician’s feed—the visual impact is immediate.

If you want to dig deeper, check celeb interviews and Instagram stories for rescue tales and rescue organizations that work with celebrities—those often reveal the cutest backstories. Personally, I love that famous people help normalize pets that don’t fit textbook beauty standards; it always warms me to see a grumpy face land a starring role on a red carpet—or at least on my timeline.

I'm the kind of person who trawls pet hashtags when I should be sleeping, so I’ve spotted a handful of famous people who clearly don’t care whether a cat is conventionally pretty. They pick character over symmetry. Taylor Swift stands out to me because her Scottish Folds and Ragdoll have such distinct profiles, and she’s never shy about posting them. Freddie Mercury is another safe example from history—he kept many cats and treated them like tiny, pampered royalty, and some of them had very pronounced, unusual Persian features that made them memorable.

More generally, you’ll notice celebrities gravitating toward breeds like the Sphynx, Exotic Shorthair, Persians with ultra-flat faces, and Scottish Folds—breeds that casual viewers might call 'odd' at a glance. Then there’s the whole phenomenon of internet-famous cats like 'Grumpy Cat' and 'Lil Bub', which turned unconventional looks into mainstream charm and even made celebrity guests seek them out for promos and events. If you’re curious about specific names, celebrity pet interviews and pet-centric episodes on talk shows are great sources; they often reveal why a star fell for a particular stray or breed. Honestly, I find it refreshing—fame doesn’t equal picky taste, and a lot of stars love an unconventional cat because it brings personality and stories, not perfection.

I’ll confess I’m the friend who squeals over a weird-looking cat meme, so I naturally watch which celebs join that club. The clearest modern example I point to is Taylor Swift—her Scottish Folds 'Meredith' and 'Olivia' and her Ragdoll 'Benjamin' all have distinctive faces and star power. Going back a bit, Freddie Mercury adored his cats (Delilah is the famous name fans repeat) and celebrated their oddball charm in his life and music.

Beyond those, the trend is that many stars pick breeds with dramatic features—folded ears, smooshed snouts, or hairless skin—or rescue cats with unusual appearances. Internet-famous felines like 'Grumpy Cat' and 'Lil Bub' also show how an unconventional face can become iconic, and those cats rubbed shoulders with celebrities at events and on social media. For anyone thinking of following suit, I’d suggest looking into breed-specific health needs and rescue options—quirky looks can come with special care, and the love you get back is totally worth it.