Doug (Dog)
Hannah Gadsby had a beloved Lagotto Romagnolo breed dog named Douglas Hastings, or just “Doug” to his friends. She got the curly-furred pooch in January 2015. Doug crossed the Rainbow Bridge in January 2023 at the age of 8.
My boy Doug died. He was so earnest and so sweet and so leggy. A very special soul who was my shepherd through some very difficult years… and he always made me laugh. I am very sad. I don’t know what else to say…#ripdoug
@hannah_gadsby, Instagram, January 2023
Jasper (Dog)
Hannah Gadsby has a second Lagotto Romagnolo dog named Jasper.
Daisy (Dog)
In November 2020, Hannah Gadsby got a cute black and white pup named Daisy.
Nuna Riverdale Velcro Roomba (Dog)
In March, Hannah Gadsby got a new puppy named Nuna Riverdale Velcro Roomba.
Pet Rocks
Hannah Gadsby made pet rocks for sale after every performance of “Douglas” in New York City. The donations for the sales went to Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network who provides support for women, girls, non-binary people, and all others of marginalized genders on the spectrum.
Hannah Gadsby
Hannah Gadsby is an Australian comedian known for their groundbreaking stand-up specials that challenge traditional notions of comedy. Her 2018 Netflix special “Nanette” received critical acclaim for its blend of humor and social commentary and was awarded a Peabody Award and an Emmy Award.
Throughout their career, Hannah has collaborated with a diverse group of artists and performers. They has appeared in Australian TV shows and films such as “Please Like Me” and “The Dressmaker,” and has worked with fellow comedians such as Amy Poehler and John Mulaney.
In addition to their comedy work, Hannah is also an accomplished writer and visual artist. She has published a memoir, “Ten Steps to Nanette,” which explores their life and career, and has exhibited their artwork in galleries and museums around the world.
