When it comes to celebrity pets, lavish lifestyles often bring to mind designer dogs, but many rich and famous stars have fallen in love with a more unexpected companion—rabbits. These fluffy, gentle creatures have quietly hopped into the homes and hearts of Hollywood’s elite, offering comfort, charm, and a touch of whimsy. From cozy cuddle sessions to luxurious custom hutches, celebrities are redefining pet luxury by giving their bunnies the star treatment.
Several celebrities and social media influencers use their platforms to advocate for pet rabbit welfare, responsible ownership, and the importance of adopting rather than buying rabbits. Amy Sedaris & Kate Nash are two outstanding celebrity rabbit advocates.
Celebrity Rabbit Owners and Advocates
Amy Sedaris, the American comedian, actress, and author, is a known advocate for rabbits and has expressed her affection for them in various ways. In her book titled “Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People,” she includes a section on crafting for rabbits, providing ideas and DIY projects for creating items and toys for pet rabbits.
Sedaris has worked alongside the House Rabbit Society creating informational videos promoting rabbit welfare and responsible ownership. Her involvement in advocating for rabbits is part of her broader commitment to animal welfare.
The depth of Sedaris’ affection for her rabbits can be read in a telling article from Vogue. She even had a specially designed deluxe hutch built by fashion designer Todd Oldham! Now, we all don’t have that luxury, but you can check out how to create your own awesome habitat!
Bob Barker had a rabbit named Mr. Rabbit who would follow him around the house. He said that Mr. Rabbit would help him in every way he could. Bob Barker was known to advocate for people to have their pets spayed and neutered – including rabbits.
Lucille Ball was known for her love of animals, including rabbits. She had a pet rabbit named “Daisy” during her lifetime. Daisy was a white rabbit that Lucille Ball adored and even brought onto the set of her television show “I Love Lucy.”
In fact, Lucy and Daisy became well-known as a pair, and the rabbit appeared in several episodes of the show. One of the most famous instances is in the episode titled “The Camping Trip,” where Lucy and her husband, Desi Arnaz, go camping, and Daisy the rabbit is featured in a humorous subplot.
Lucy’s affection for animals, especially Daisy, was well-documented, and her love for her furry friend added to her charming and relatable persona. Lucy’s connection with her pet rabbit remains a notable aspect of her legacy.
Kaley Cuoco, the American actress best known for her role in “The Big Bang Theory” is an animal lover and has had multiple rabbits as pets over the years. She has shared her experiences with her bun Simon on his own personal Instagram account @simon_silly_rabbit!
Cuoco’s affection for rabbits and her commitment to animal welfare has made her a notable advocate for these furry creatures. She has used her platform to promote rabbit rescue and adoption as well as advocating for the proper care and treatment of rabbits as pets. Her love for her pet rabbits and her efforts to raise awareness about rabbit care have endeared her to animal lovers and the rabbit community.
Mike Pence, the former Vice President of the United States, had a pet rabbit named Marlon Bundo. Technically Charlotte Pence got Marlon off of craigslist while in college, but he became the family (second family that is!) bun. He ended up being known as BOTUS and was the first rabbit to fly on Air Force 2! Marlon Bundo is the main character in a children’s book series created by the Pence family, particularly Mike Pence’s daughter, Charlotte Pence, who wrote the books. Sadly Marlon Bundo passed away in 2022.
Kate Nash, a British singer and songwriter is known for her love of her pet rabbit Fluffy. She has been very open about how Fluffy helped her with mental health, becoming vegan and advocating for cruelty free testing. She talks about her bunny’s “diva” like personality like any good bun mom!
Kelly Clarkson, the American singer, songwriter, and television personality, is known to be an animal lover and has had pet rabbits in her home. She has shared her love for her rabbits on on her talk show and social media accounts. While she may not be as vocal about her rabbits as some other celebrities, her love for her rabbits, is evident in her posts, and she has contributed to raising awareness about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare in general.
Other Celebrity Rabbit Owners
These celebrity rabbit owners have either been spotted with their rabbits or talked about having them, but have not necessarily used their platforms for pet rabbit advocacy. Hopefully they will become more vocal in the future using their celebrity to bring awareness about the mistreatment of the world’s third most popular pet.
- Shakira…2012- la hembrita and el machito, 2020-Max, 2021-Toby
- John McHale…Junior Joey
- Clint Eastwood…August
- Orlando Bloom-known to have a pet rabbit named Mighty
- Amy Schumer-has a pet rabbit named Tatiana, who has made appearances on her social media.
- Kirsten Dunst-has been photographed with her pet rabbit and has spoken about her love for bunnies in
- Angelina Jolie…adopted 2 disabled bonded rabbits after her daughter’s pet rabbit passed during an operation. Thank you Angelina!
- The Beckhams…CoCo
- Ariel Winter…Babs
- Ashley Judd
- Constance Wu…Lida Rose
- Paris Hilton…over 20 rabbits rescued from being sold as snake food…Thank you Paris!
Alleged Celebrity Rabbit Owners
I say “alleged” because as I researched this article, I kept finding references to certain celebrities that were rabbit owners, however as I dug deeper, I found little information to substantiate these claims.
- Hugh Hefner
- Hilary Swank
- JLo
- Miley Cyrus
- Johnny Depp
- George Clooney
- Emily and Zooey Deschanel
- Kirstie Alley
- Selma Blair
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Albert Einstein
- Maria Sharapova
- Gretchen Mol
- Siena Miller
Celebrity Owners…for Show
Celebrities such as Cara Delevingne, Rita Ora and Kendall and Kylie Jenner have had pet rabbits, but are they for the love of the lago or the love of posing for the camera? I would agree that they brought “awareness” of having a rabbit as a pet, but on the other hand some of these poor rabbits have been photographed, placed on social media, only then seem to have worn out their welcome and disappeared. Of course this is just my opinion and should be taken as that.
Final Thoughts…
Celebrities embracing rabbits as beloved pets highlight the universal appeal of these gentle, affectionate animals. This growing trend among the rich and famous shows that no matter how glamorous life gets, the love for a soft, twitchy-nosed friend remains timeless and pure. Hopefully going forward, more celebrity owners will use their platforms for rabbit advocacy.
Sources:
- Hyland, Veronique “Amy Sedaris Is the OG Fashion Bunny Person” July 16, 2014 The Cut
- Almeida, Nicole “INTERVIEW WITH KATE NASH: BUNNY RABBITS…” March 30, 2018 Atwood Magazine
- Lennon The Bunny “13 Adorable Bunnies owned by Celebrities!” February 18, 2020 You-Tube
