Celebrity Pets Who Are Worth More Money Than You

It’s a bit frustrating to know that there are animals out there living more lavish lives than you and me, huh? Well, some celebrities just like to spoil their furry friends. If you’d like to know how much better these four-legged heirs have it, here are ten celebrity pets who have more money than you.

Leslie Ann Mandel’s Cockatiels

a bird perched on a branch of a tree — Nathan Andress

Businesswoman Leslie Ann Mandel left $100,000 to her 32 cockatiels after her passing. She also instructed in her will that the birds are to remain in her home in the Hamptons. Hey, if a hundred large and a house in the Hamptons is for the birds, let me just say “tweet, tweet.”

Gail Posner’s Dogs

After Miami heiress Gail Posner passed away, her will left $3 million to her dogs and gave them the legal authority to continue living in her mansion. However, her son has disputed the will, alleging that his mom’s staff convinced the heiress to leave the lavish sum to the “dogs” so the employees could continue to live in luxury in the mansion.

Blackie (Ben Rea’s Cat)

The Guinness Book of World Records recognized the adorable cat Blackie as the richest animal in the world for years after his owner, antiques dealer Ben Rea, passed away in 1988. Rea, a low-key individual who avoided the spotlight, left the kitty $12.5 million after his passing.

Tommaso (Maria Assunta’s Cat)

In 2011, Italian real estate mogul Maria Assunta passed away at age 94. She left some $13 million to her cat, Tommaso, who had wandered into her estate as a stray. Assunta fell in love with the kitty and promised the money to anyone who would look after him after her passing. Her nurse took Tommaso in, and he now lives in the lap of luxury.

Choupette (Karl Lagerfeld’s Cat)

Interestingly enough, the late Karl Lagerfeld himself might not be as recognizable as his cat, Choupette. She’s a bona fide influencer herself, with her brand taking in millions of dollars already on social media. Doja Cat and Jared Leto both wore outfits referencing the cat during the 2023 Met Gala, and Lagerfeld left an undisclosed amount of his fortune to the feline.

Jiffpom

Everyone knows Jiffpom! This cute little fluffball is a social media sensation, one of the most famous dogs in the world, and the fastest dog in the world on two legs. Between his appearances in music videos and books, as well as his Instagram profile, he’s worth some $25 million!

Oprah’s Dogs

Oprah Winfrey’s beloved dogs, Layla, Lauren, Luke, Sadie, and Sunny will inherit $30 million between the five of them in the event of the talk show host’s passing. They’re each the “owners” of their own trust funds, and they’re common sights on Winfrey’s social media profiles.

Olivia Benson (Taylor Swift’s Cat)

Taylor Swift has a cute Scottish fold cat named Olivia Benson. By some measures, the cat could be worth more than her NFL-playing boyfriend, Travis Kelce. She’s worth around $97 million, while Kelce is worth only about $40 million. Notably, Olivia’s net worth is largely due to her appearance in Taylor Swift music videos and in major advertising deals.

Nala

Cat influencer Nala is unique in that she’s a very rich cat with owners who aren’t really in the spotlight. She’s the face of her own cat food brand and the most-followed cat on Instagram at 4.4 million followers. All said, her social media empire and cat food brand make her worth around $100 million.

Gunther VI

Ostensibly the “richest” animal in the world, Gunther VI is the grandson of German shepherd Gunther III. German Countess Karlotta Leibenstein willed $80 million to Gunther III when she passed away in 1992, which passed into the control of the Gunther Corporation. The corporation has made savvy investments with the money, making their mascot worth some $500 million today.