The most unusual celebrity pets
Many of us, at the mention of a pet, immediately associate with cute cats or faithful dogs. But some people have their own opinion about how exactly your favorite animal should look. This is especially true of celebrities who are extravagant not only in their appearance, but even in the choice of pets.
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1. Reese Witherspoon - donkeys
Many people know Reese Witherspoon from her roles in the films Legally Blonde and Walk the Line, but few people know that the pets of this actress are a pair of miniature donkeys, nicknamed Honky and Tonky. These cute and calm animals live in the barnyard on the territory of the actress's estate in Los Angeles along with other animals.
2. Steven Tyler - raccoon
Today, in the life of the frontman of the American band Aerosmith, there are only drugs, sex and rock and roll, and once he was the owner of a tame raccoon. Many people are afraid to get these animals, and in vain, because even though they are pranksters, they are very sweet and affectionate at the same time. On one of the David Letterman shows, Tyler admitted that he has a tame raccoon, with which he goes fishing every day, putting him on his shoulder.
3. Slash - snakes
The popular guitarist and member of the American rock band Guns N' Roses just loves reptiles. Once upon a time, 80 snakes lived in his house, with many of which he appeared in his music videos. Moreover, Slash does not just acquire reptiles, but is truly passionate about them and knows almost everything about them. In 2011, he even received the Tom Mankiewicz Leadership Award for his conservation and wildlife work.
4. Leonardo DiCaprio - Turtle
This talented actor's four-legged friend is a tortoise he purchased after attending the North American Reptile Breeders' Conference and Exhibition in 2010. At the time of purchase, the weight of the turtle reached 17 kilograms, and over time it should exceed 90 kilograms.
5. Audrey Hepburn - deer
Film legend and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn's best friend was a fawn. This animal in the life of the actress appeared on the set of the film "Green Mansions", where the main character was followed everywhere by a deer. In order to get to know the animal better and get used to it, the actress took him home and became so attached to him that she could no longer part.
6. Kristen Stewart - wolfdog
Considering that the mother of the actress is a wolfdog breeder, it is quite understandable which animals Kristen Stewart prefers. Not only does she love her furry friends, but she has spoken out on their behalf more than once, especially on issues like hunting wolves.
7 Hugh Hefner - Playboy Mansion Zoo
There is a whole zoo in the mansion of the founder of Playboy, because he has a license for this. Among the animals kept in the zoo are monkey monkeys, tamarins, saimiri, capuchins and others. In addition, Hefner is a supporter of animal rescue and often attends charity events that raise funds for the protection of the environment.
8. Paris Hilton - kinkajou
Paris Hilton is the owner of numerous animals, not all of which love her. For example, this kinkajou once bit her on the hand, because of which Paris had to go to the hospital.
9 Charlie Sheen - Water Dragon
Charlie Sheen was the owner of perhaps the most exotic pet, because he had a water agama, nicknamed Jumper Jr., living in his house. Except the owner from Charlie turned out to be bad, and the poor creature died due to lack of care.
10 Tippi Hedren - Lion
In the 1970s, Tippi Hedren shocked the public with the fact that an adult male lion lived in her house, who not only played with the household by the pool, but also slept with them in bed.
11. Vanilla Ice - Kangaroo
This famous rapper was once the owner of a wallaby named Bucky Bakaroo.
12. Nicole Kidman - alpaca
South American alpacas live on the farm of this popular actress. Kidman is not going to stop at these mammals with long eyelashes and necks and plans to get snakes soon.
13. Salvador Dali - anteaters
Someone takes the dog for a walk, but the famous artist Salvador Dali could often be found walking his anteaters.
14. Michael Jackson - chimpanzee
Michael Jackson's chimpanzee Bubbles was very spoiled. He often traveled with the singer, and during the course of the tour he always had his own cradle. Jackson even managed to teach the animal his famous moonwalk. After Bubbles grew up, he was sent to the Large Primate Center, an animal sanctuary in Florida.
15. Mike Tyson - Bengal Tigers
At one time, Mike Tyson was the owner of three Bengal tigers, the maintenance of each of which cost him about 4 thousand dollars a month, plus 125 thousand a year for the services of a trainer.