Taylor Swift’s cats have clawed their way up to the top and are living a life that even humans would dream of. If there is one thing you need to know about Swift besides the fact that she is an incredible musician, it’s that she is a proud cat mom, and she would be the first to admit it.
In 2019, when speaking about her “Cats” role to Time, she divulged how much she loves the feline animals. She said, “I have cats. I’m obsessed with them. I love my cats so much that when a role came up in a movie called Cats, I just thought, like, I gotta do this.”
So, who are these cats that Swift is so over the moon about? Well, she has three cats named after her favorite fictional characters – Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button. Through all the ups and downs in her life, Swift’s cats are always there for her and are even mentioned in several of her songs. In the “Reputation” track, “Gorgeous,” the star sings, “Guess I’ll just stumble on home to my cats (yeugh).”
Swift’s cats are by her side at all times and are reaping the benefits of being the cats of a famous pop star. Listen, it’s no secret that Swift owns expensive things and lives a lavish life, so why wouldn’t her cats? But you might be surprised as to how much of a glamorous life Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin live.
Meredith Grey And Olivia Benson Are Stars
Step aside, Taylor Swift, because Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson are the true stars. The two eldest of Swift’s cats have had their fair share of the limelight, with both having featured in film and television. The two cats starred in the blockbuster movie, “Deadpool 2.” Well, kind of. In one of the scenes, Ryan Reynolds — who plays Deadpool — donned a t-shirt that quickly caught the attention of Swifties. The white t-shirt featured a picture of Meredith and Olivia front and center with the words, “Olivia & Meredith. Best Friends Purrrrr-Ever.” The proud cat mom posted a photo of the cameo to her Instagram Story (via ET) and wrote, “I’m so proud of my fuzzy daughters. Thanks @vancityreynolds.”
“Deadpool 2” wouldn’t be the last time Meredith and Olivia got a taste of the limelight. In the early minutes of the “ME!” music video, the two cats are shown lounging on a couch in a scene alongside Swift and Brendon Urie. What’s more, in the video, the musician even refers to the felines as her “daughters.”
Olivia has soaked in the spotlight a bit more than her older sister, as she was featured in an AT&T ad as a giant mystical cat that Swift rode into the sunset. In 2015, a young Olivia also starred in a Diet Coke commercial with the musician, clearly showing she’s made for the camera. Still, both Meredith and Olivia know what it’s like to be in front of a camera.
One Of Taylor Swift’s Cats Made The List Of Richest Pets
There’s no doubt about it: Taylor Swift is one of the most successful artists of our time. And, surprisingly, Swift earns more than you think. The wealth seems to run in the Swift family, and no, we aren’t talking about any blood relatives. Instead, we’re talking about one of her cats, who earned a coveted spot on the list of the world’s richest pets.
Olivia Benson may not be the oldest of Swift’s cats, but she definitely seems to be embracing the spotlight the most. Back in 2018, Swift posted a photo of Olivia mid-stretch for rehearsals. She wrote, “We are all stretching to prep for that tour choreo.” Since getting her in 2014, Olivia has managed to earn a hefty paycheck with her appearances in movies, ads, and music videos. All of that hard work has paid off, and the Scottish Folds has purportedly become the third richest pet in the world.
The Ultimate Rich Pet list ranked some of the wealthiest pets across the globe and found that Olivia’s $97 million net worth earns her the third spot. Seeing as she has starred in some big on-screen roles, it’s no wonder she landed on the list, and we wouldn’t be surprised if she soon crosses the centimillionaire threshold.
Taylor Swift is always in her cat era, even when it’s supposed to be about her. Plenty of news outlets would love to have Swift on the cover of their magazine, and Time magazine was one of the few to get the opportunity. But not only did they get Swift, but a special guest also crashed her photoshoot cover.