Willow
Kate Beckinsale has a white Persian cat named Willow. She adopted Willow when she was two years old from friends of hers. Willow was too crazy for her friend, but Kate thought she’d be a perfect match for her. Also, Willow immediately fell in love with Kate’s other Persian cat, Clide. When Clide passed away in June 2023, Willow became veyr depressed. In December 2024, Beckinsale revealed that dying Willow’s fur pink helped cure her depression.
Clive
Kate Beckinsale used to have a rescued Persian cat named Clive, who was also a cancer survivor. You could usually spot this big fluff ball looking unimpressed on Kate’s Instagram, usually because he’s being dressed up in embarrassing costumes. Clive passed away in June 2023 at around 15 or 16 years old (You can read our tribute to Clive here)
Clive has died . I don’t have it in me to make a montage or even look at pictures of him yet . Every single part of my house feels like he should be in it . If anyone is expecting to hear from me , you may not for a bit and I’m sorry .My heart is absolutely and totally broken.
@katebeckinsale, Instagram, June 2023
Myf
Kate Beckinsale has a Pomeranian name Myf that’s often seen on her Instagram and also her daughter Lily’s Instagram.
Ingrid
Kate Beckinsale used to have a rescue Maltese-Chihuahua mix named Ingrid. The lil’ pup traveled with Kate frequently and often appeared in many paparazzi photos with her. Ingrid passed away in September 2020 at the age of 11.
Ingrid 2009-2020. Heartbroken. She fought so hard for months. Fly safe our sweetest sweetest girl.
@katebeckinsale, Instagram, September 2020
Wabbit
Kate had a cat that sadly went missing at her Los Angeles home in 2012. While on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, she told the story of how she hired two “pet detectives” for $1,000 to find Wabbit. She said all they did was clog up her bathroom and said her cat was most likely eaten by coyotes. They also found poop, claimed it was her cat and they would analyze it (for more money).
Childhood Dog
Kate Beckinsale shared this cute photo of her as a young kid with her childhood family dog on Instagram.
Kate Beckinsale
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July 26, 1973 (51)
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Kate Beckinsale is a British actress best known for her roles in films such as Underworld, Pearl Harbor, and Serendipity. Her career spans more than three decades and covers a wide range of genres, from period pieces to action-packed blockbusters.
Beckinsale made her film debut in 1993 with a small role in Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Kenneth Branagh. However, she gained broader attention with her role in The Last Days of Disco in 1998. Her career took a more action-oriented turn with Underworld in 2003, where she played Selene, a vampire warrior. The film was a commercial success and spawned multiple sequels, solidifying her as a leading actress in Hollywood. She also garnered critical acclaim for her performance in Love & Friendship, an adaptation of Jane Austen’s novella Lady Susan, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Over the years, Beckinsale has worked alongside a number of notable figures in the entertainment industry. She starred opposite Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett in the Michael Bay-directed war film Pearl Harbor. She collaborated with John Cusack in the romantic comedy Serendipity. In the action-packed Van Helsing, she worked alongside Hugh Jackman. Beckinsale has also teamed up with esteemed directors, including Martin Scorsese in Aviator and Whit Stillman in Love & Friendship. She also co-starred with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in the crime thriller Righteous Kill.
In terms of recognition, Beckinsale has received several awards for her work. She won the London Critics Circle Film Award for British Supporting Actress of the Year for her role in The Last Days of Disco. Her role in Love & Friendship also earned her a nomination for the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy. Beyond individual awards, her films have often been commercial successes, as evidenced by the Underworld series, which has collectively grossed over $500 million worldwide.
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