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brain-dead fortnight
December 31, 2014

33 Celebrity Pets With Big Personalities

By Julie Ma

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Does anything really happen in the last two weeks of the year? If it did, would you care? Welcome to Brain Dead Fortnight, two weeks of mental vacation.

Animals: They don’t even know that they’re owned by a celebrity. Regardless, they’ve got big egos, big ears, big paws, and big attitudes. Click through the Cut’s slideshow of celebrity pets with personalities.

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Asia, a French Bulldog Lady Gaga's canine distracted PETA for some time. In the words of 30 Rock's Jenna Maroney, "If PETA doesn't love you&... Asia, a French Bulldog Lady Gaga's canine distracted PETA for some time. In the words of 30 Rock's Jenna Maroney, "If PETA doesn't love you or hate you, you're a nobody, like a soldier or a teacher." Photo: © www.splashnews.com
George, a Dog Like all the love in your heart, this dog should be too big to carried by Ryan Gosling, but it's not. Photo: Ginsburg/Spaly Inc.
Baby Luv, a Kinkajou This creature, which is described as "raccoonlike," turned upon its owner who happens to be Paris Hilton and bit h... Baby Luv, a Kinkajou This creature, which is described as "raccoonlike," turned upon its owner who happens to be Paris Hilton and bit her on the leg in 2006.
Meredith, a Cat This clawed creature destroyed a very fancy dress belonging to Taylor Swift, because she is distantly related to tigers and she w... Meredith, a Cat This clawed creature destroyed a very fancy dress belonging to Taylor Swift, because she is distantly related to tigers and she would like you to remember that. Photo: © www.splashnews.com
Genghis Khan II, a Chow Chow Martha Stewart's dog took home the blue ribbon for Best of Breed at the Westminster Dog Show in 2012. He laps up wat... Genghis Khan II, a Chow Chow Martha Stewart's dog took home the blue ribbon for Best of Breed at the Westminster Dog Show in 2012. He laps up water from bowls fancier than most people own. Photo: ©Patrick McMullan
Tinkerbell, a Chihuahua Fulfilling a series of life peaks for certain types of scenesters, this animal belonging to Paris Hilton has: (1) sat fro... Tinkerbell, a Chihuahua Fulfilling a series of life peaks for certain types of scenesters, this animal belonging to Paris Hilton has: (1) sat front row at DVF and Narciso Rodriguez shows; (2) appeared on SNL; (3) entertained television audiences on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno; (4) and notably attended a Golden Globes party. Photo: 2005 Getty Images
Gertie, a Chihuahua Katherine Heigl's dog sticks out his tongue like a dopey doof. Photo: © www.splashnews.com
Lupo, a Spaniel Lupo was rumored to have a rivalry with tiny baby Prince George. Photo: ©BAUERGRIFFIN LLC
OG Mally, a Monkey Justin Bieber's monkey was stuck in Germany for a long time.
Finn, an Australian Shepherd Amanda Seyfried's dog has a (useful? hard-earned?) skill of balancing things on his head. This is most remarkable wh... Finn, an Australian Shepherd Amanda Seyfried's dog has a (useful? hard-earned?) skill of balancing things on his head. This is most remarkable when it's a thing that is clearly coveted by dogs, like hamburgers. He showed this off to David Letterman, who was probably impressed.
Coco Chanel, a Silkie Bantam Chicken Tori Spelling put a dress on a chicken and took her to an awards show in the world. This is that chicken. P... Coco Chanel, a Silkie Bantam Chicken Tori Spelling put a dress on a chicken and took her to an awards show in the world. This is that chicken. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
Totes McGoat, a Goat Tori Spelling's other pet is a goat that might have been purchased so he could be named after a jokey phrase that ... Totes McGoat, a Goat Tori Spelling's other pet is a goat that might have been purchased so he could be named after a jokey phrase that was likely never naturally used in human speech. Photo: www.startraksphoto.com©
Paco, a Dog Olivia Wilde's dog has nice bangs. Photo: © www.splashnews.com
Pippa, a French Bulldog Once, the pet of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend had to watch them make out and he was like: Ugh, parents, right? P... Pippa, a French Bulldog Once, the pet of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend had to watch them make out and he was like: Ugh, parents, right? Photo: 2014 Alessio Botticelli
Dali, a French Bulldog Hugh Jackman's dog has a keen sense of the Surreal. Photo: © www.splashnews.com
Squiddly and Diddly, Yorkies Simon Cowell's dogs have annoying names. Photo: 2014 Bauer-Griffin
Frisbee, a Dog Seth Meyers has a dog named after a favorite thing of dogs, so perhaps he is a popular dog. Photo: © www.splashnews.com
Babu, an English Bulldog In this photo, Adam Sandler's dog is trying to get a little distance. Photo: © www.splashnews.com
Mr. Amazing / Prince, a Pomeranian Like Prince the singer, this creature is small and has beautiful eyelashes. Paris Hilton paid $13,000 for him,... Mr. Amazing / Prince, a Pomeranian Like Prince the singer, this creature is small and has beautiful eyelashes. Paris Hilton paid $13,000 for him, but she's extremely rich, and so that's a relative cost. Photo: 2014 Bauer-Griffin
BJ, a Dog Matthew McConaughey's dog doesn't understand what's happening with his owner, but he's so happy to be a part of it!! Photo: © www.spla... BJ, a Dog Matthew McConaughey's dog doesn't understand what's happening with his owner, but he's so happy to be a part of it!! Photo: © www.splashnews.com
Chaplin, a Dog Chaplin is missing a leg, but it doesn't matter because he's filled with joyous energy. Photo: 2014 Bauer-Griffin
Chewy, a Pomeranian Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have a little dog with a big thing for big pillows. Photo: © www.splashnews.com
Enormous Russian Terrier Rachel Bilson's dog is not taller than her, but it's close. Photo: Ã?© www.splashnews.com
Pudgy, a Pug Dennis Quaid also named his pet literally and also carried him like a baby through an airport. Photo: © www.splashnews.com
French Bulldog Ashley Olsen's dog has good ears. Photo: Bauer-Griffin LLC
Chunk, a Dog Once, Chelsea Handler brought her dog to the gym. He was like, OKAY, but is there anything for me to do there? I hope so! ... Chunk, a Dog Once, Chelsea Handler brought her dog to the gym. He was like, OKAY, but is there anything for me to do there? I hope so!  Photo: AKM Images / GSI Media
Olivia Benson, a Cat Taylor Swift carried her cat like a baby or a stole or something while on a walk in New York. Photo: 2014 Raymond Hall
Jacques, an English Bulldog This dog of the Jolie-Pitts is not a pit but he is jolly. Photo: Contact: Insight News and Features, Inc.
Various Corgis Queen Elizabeth's dogs don't know about the British system of royalty, but there they are. Photo: 2009 Getty Images
Puddy, an English Bulldog Perhaps Chrissy Teigen named her dog after the color of muddy clay or after the quality of being acquiescent in the han... Puddy, an English Bulldog Perhaps Chrissy Teigen named her dog after the color of muddy clay or after the quality of being acquiescent in the hands of his beloved. Photo: Michael Simon
Choupette, a Cat Karl Lagerfeld's cat is bored with this business.
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