Amid the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, red carpets and on-screen appearances, if there’s anything or anyone who can steal the light from actors, it is their paw-dorable pets. And trust us, it's not just their cuteness that makes them the talk of the town! Many celebrities have named their pets after their co-stars and several other famous personalities. Sounds interesting? Scroll down to know more.
Taylor Swift’s cats - Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button
The ‘Love Story’ singer and her love for her feline pals haven’t been hidden from anyone. Those who know Swift know that she has named her cats after popular television show characters. One of her Scottish Folds is named Meredith Grey after the lead of ‘Grey's Anatomy’, while the other is called Olivia Benson, inspired by the star cop character of ‘Law & Order: SVU’. Last but not least, her Ragdoll cat is named Benjamin Button after ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’.
Mariska Hargitay’s cat Karma
Mariska Hargitay, aka Olivia Benson from ‘Law & Order: SVU,’ returned the favor to Taylor by naming her cat after a Swift song. When she introduced her feline pal to the world in November 2023 via Instagram, she wrote, “Karma is a Cat @taylorswift Meet Karma. My Cat.”
Christina Haack and her pet chicken Bennifer
And you thought it was only you, overly obsessed with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Christina Haack shared a similar kind of love and obsession for the former couple. Thus, she gave her chicken after Lopez and Affleck’s joint “Bennifer” nickname.
Katherine Heigl and her dog Liam Neeson
Actress Katherine Heigl named her pet pooch after her ‘Nut Job’ Liam Neeson. In July 2025, the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ alum shared a video with her little bundle of joy and wrote, “Oh, Liam Neeson, the things we do,” and added, “...Ready for It?” by Taylor Swift. “That’s my dog’s name. I’m not talking about the real Liam Neeson. That would be weird, especially for [my husband] Josh Kelley.”
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