While it’s not super common for Hollywood A-listers to directly purchase dogs during televised appearances, there have been some heartwarming instances where their on-screen encounters with pups blossomed into real-life adoptions.
From adopted rescue dogtales to pedigreed pooches, these Hollywood hounds are living the good life that most can only dream of!
Hilary Duff and Lola
Hilary Duff while filming for her former T.V. show “Lizzie McGuire,” a French Bulldog puppy named Lola stole the hearts of both Hilary and the audience. Originally brought in as a prop, the connection between Hilary and Lola was undeniable.
After filming wrapped, Hilary couldn’t imagine life without Lola and officially adopted her. Unfortunately Lola passed away back in 2013, While the cause of Lola’s passing remains unknown, the tiny Chihuahua had battled health issues previously. In 2012, Lola underwent brain surgery. Fellow Disney alum Ashley Tisdale was among those offering their sympathies, tweeting, “Thinking of you and Lola, I’m so sorry.”
Fans rallied around Duff, offering condolences and well wishes. In another tweet, Duff acknowledged their support: “Thank you all for your kind words about Lola. It truly means a lot during this difficult time. “
This loss is especially poignant considering Duff’s lifelong love for animals. A vocal advocate for animal rights even during her early days on “Lizzie McGuire,” the depth of her bond with Lola is evident.
Justin Theroux and Kuma
Justin Theroux’s love for his canine companion, Kuma, is no secret. For five years, his social media has been a heartwarming display of their special bond. Waking up next to Kuma is his favorite part of the day, as he’s shared with People magazine. He describes her cuddling like a human, with her head on the pillows, making mornings extra special.
Their adventures extend beyond cozy mornings. Theroux has documented their outings at bars and even staged romantic “date nights” complete with candles. But Kuma isn’t just a sidekick; she’s a social media star in her own right.
In a playful takeover of Theroux’s Instagram, Kuma announced the launch of her own page. There, she commemorated their “Gotcha Day” anniversary with a hilarious caption thanking her “Dad” for letting her stay. Theroux has also shared heartfelt posts expressing his gratitude for Kuma’s presence in his life, highlighting her ability to bring him joy, laughter, and a sense of calm
Chrissy Teigen and Petey
Chrissy Teigen loves dogs! She shared a bunch of cute pics on Instagram showing her pup Petey
The post starts with a pic of Chrissy as a kid with her mom and a dog, and ends with a funny one of her as a kid with another pup sneaking into the shot.
In between all the throwbacks, there are pics of her current doggy squad. There’s Pearl, the basset hound puppy she and John Legend got in 2021. Chrissy says she can’t wait to see this playful pup grow up.
There’s also Petey, who gives Chrissy lots of kisses, and Penny, her three-legged Frenchie who loves to nap. John Legend even makes a cameo in the doggy photo dump, cuddling with their other pup, Pebbles, who they adopted in 2022. Sounds like Chrissy might have found her new best cuddler though!
Justin Bieber and Oscar
People saw Justin out in Malibu on Thursday carrying his Yorkshire Terrier, Oscar, in a fancy Louis Vuitton dog bag. It even had Oscar’s name on it! Oscar seems to be living the good life.
Justin’s been taking Oscar around everywhere with him lately. He was spotted carrying Oscar in a Loui Vuitton bag. They even dressed up as part of a family costume for Halloween this year! Oscar and their other dog, Piggy Lou, were adorable in their little outfits.
Kylie Jenner and Moo
Kylie Jenner, the youngest self-made billionaire, just got a new puppy! He’s a dachshund named Moo Pants and he’s super adorable. Kylie shared some videos of her cuddling and playing with Moo Pants. She even sang him a song! Moo Pants is full of energy and keeps Kylie on her toes, but she thinks he’s super cute anyway.
This isn’t Kylie’s first rodeo with dogs. She already has four other pups, all Italian Greyhounds. She even showed them off on her new show with her family.
Chris Evans and Dodger
Chris Evans and his dog Dodger are best buddies! They met on the set of a movie and it was love at first sight. Evans adopted Dodger and they’ve been pals ever since. Evans loves Dodger so much that he even has a tattoo of his name!
They like to cuddle, play together, and even sing along to songs! Fans love Dodger too and freaked out a bit when Evans posted a picture that made it seem like Dodger had died (but luckily he was just far away for a few months).
All in all, the bond between Hollywood celebrities and their dogs goes deeper than cute Instagram posts and red carpet appearances. For celebrities, fame can be a gilded cage. But their dogtales offer a heartwarming escape. These canine companions allow them to simply be themselves and enjoy those special moments of happy cuddling, a reminder of the simple joys in life.
