Taylor Swift may be a billionaire entertainer on an incredible record-breaking world tour, but to her three cats, she’s just mom. Taylor hasn’t been shy about making her love of cats an important part of her personality, which has made Swifties love her even more.
If you’ve ever caught a glimpse of Taylor’s cats on social media and wondered how many cats she has (three, by the way), what their names are, and how she got them, read on. Please continue. Read this article to learn everything you ever wanted to know about Ms. Swift’s fur babies, including their breed and origin story.
How many cats does Taylor Swift have?
Taylor Swift’s fur family includes three cats: Meredith Gray, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button.
Meredith Gray is named after the character of the same name from Taylor’s favorite TV show. Grey’s Anatomy, He is the oldest of the three. Meredith was born on November 10, 2010, and Swift adopted her on Halloween the following year.
Her second cat, Olivia Benson, was named after a character in the movie. LAW & ORDER: Special Victim Response Officeanother of Swift’s favorite TV shows. Olivia was born on January 23, 2014, and Swift and Meredith welcomed her with open arms in June of the same year.
The Swift family’s newest adopted son is Benjamin Button, named after the main character in the 2008 film. The Curious Life of Benjamin Button. Benjamin was born on December 18, 2018 and was adopted in 2019.
What breed is Taylor Swift’s cat?
Meredith Gray and Olivia Benson are both Scottish Folds. These beautiful cats, also known as “lops”, are known for their adorable round appearance. This breed is very distinctive thanks to a natural dominant genetic mutation that causes the ears to fold forward on the head. Not all Scottish Folds have folded ears, but Meredith and Olivia both have folded ears.
Benjamin Button is a ragdoll. These large, fluffy cats are known for their incredibly docile and gentle nature. In fact, the breed’s name comes from the cat’s tendency to go completely limp and relaxed every time it is picked up.
Taylor’s cat in the media
Just like their mother, Taylor’s cats look natural in front of the camera.
Meredith is the shyest of Taylor’s pets, but she and Olivia appeared together in Taylor’s 2019 music video “ME!” However, the two Scottish Folds aren’t the only ones in this video. Taylor first met Benjamin on set.
Music is provided by Brendon Urie of the band Panic! At the Disco, Taylor’s character is seen giving a kitten as a gift. She is said to have instantly fallen in love with Benjamin and asked his handle, “Can I keep him?” Handler responded, “He’s available,” and the rest was history.
Olivia is a bit of an overachiever, appearing in Taylor’s “Blank Space” music video and Taylor and Ice Spice’s single “Karma.” She was also nominated for six awards, including the iHeartRadio Music Awards’ Cutest Musician’s Pet award and the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards’ Favorite Pet award (which she won).
Benjamin also appears in Taylor’s music video for “You Need to Calm Down” as the cat on a watch. He shared the cover of Time magazine with his mother when she received the 2023 Person of the Year award.
Does Travis Kelce have any pets?
Whether you consider yourself a Swiftie or not, you’ve probably heard about Taylor’s whirlwind romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. But how does Travis fit into Taylor’s cat-centric family? Does he have any pets of his own?
Travis has two dogs. A Pomsky (Pomeranian x Siberian Husky) named Chauncey and a Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever x Poodle) named Rambo.
final thoughts
Billionaire Taylor Swift may not be relatable to many people, but her role as a cat mom is something everyone can relate to. Taylor clearly loves her pets, and we love seeing glimpses of that poise when she shares them with fans on social media and in her music videos.
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