One of the joys of being an author is having a faithful companion by your side as you spend hours at your desk, typing away at your latest story. Many famous authors have had beloved pets that bring them comfort and companionship during their writing process. From cats to dogs to even chickens, these furry friends have played a crucial role in the lives and works of their literary masters. Let’s take a look at some of these famous author-pet duos.
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DanTDM Pets
Daniel Robert Middleton, known by his handle DanTDM formerly TheDiamondMinecart, is an English YouTuber, gamer, musician, author, and actor known for his video game commentaries. His online video channels have covered many video games including Minecraft, Roblox and Pokémon. Middleton’s ascent to online fame began with his meticulous crafting of Minecraft worlds.
Chelsea Handler Pets
Chelsea Handler is a comedian, author, actress, and television host. She rose to fame through her unique brand of humor that often tackled controversial and taboo topics. Handler’s breakthrough role came in 2007 when she began hosting her own late-night talk show on the E!
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pets
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is an American author. She is a passionate animal advocate and an ambassador for Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA. She has an exclusive collaboration with Chuckit!® for the Chuckit!® X Katherine Schwarzenegger Limited Edition Launcher Set. Katherine is known for being the oldest child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver.
Jennie Garth Pets
Jennie Garth is a recognizable figure in American television, best known for her performance as Kelly Taylor in the popular TV series “Beverly Hills, 90210” and Val Tyler on the sitcom What I Like About You (2002–06). In 2012, she starred in her own reality show, Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country on CMT. Her memoir titled Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde was published by New American Library on April 1, 2014.
Katie Couric Pets
Katie Couric is an American television and online journalist, presenter, producer, and author. She is founder of Katie Couric Media, a multimedia news and production company. She also publishes a daily newsletter, Wake Up Call.
Joel Osteen Pets
Joel Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, and author, based in Houston, Texas. As of 2018, Osteen’s televised sermons were seen by approximately 10 million viewers in the US and several million more in over 100 countries weekly.
Tucker Carlson Pets
Tucker Carlson is an American paleoconservative television host and political commentator who is best known for his show Tucker Carlson Tonight on the controversial news media outlet Fox News since 2016. He was terminated from the network in 2023 after Fox News settled a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million. A similar lawsuit is still pending for $2.7 billion US in damages with voting technology company, Smartmatic.
Martha Stewart Pets
Martha Stewart is an American retail businesswoman, writer, chef, and television personality best known for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She has been successful in multiple business ventures, encompassing publishing, broadcasting, merchandising and e-commerce. She has written numerous bestselling books, the publisher of Martha Stewart Living magazine, and hosted two syndicated television programs: Martha Stewart Living (1993-2004), and Martha (2005-2012).
Gretchen Carlson Pets
Gretchen Carlson was born in Anoka, Minnesota. Carlson won Miss America in 1988, has a successful career in Television and has authored several books. She is a former news anchor for the controversial news media outlet Fox News, settling a sexual harassment suite in 2016 for $20 million.
Ayesha Curry Pets
Ayesha Curry is a Canadian actress, celebrity chef and entrepreneur. She started her acting career at 12 years old in a music video, which lead to several TV roles through the 2000s. She’s best known for being a celebrity chef, which began with her Youtube channel Little Lights of Mine in 2014.