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Does Vanessa Marcil Have Any Pets?

Abel Marcil

Breed: French Bulldog | Adopted Aug 2020

Vanessa Marcil adopted a French Bulldog named Abel Marcil in August 2020.[1]

Raj

Vanessa Marcil also had a 15 year old cat named Raj. The last update was in November 2020 when Raj came back after some health complications.[2]

Kass

Vanessa Marcil also had a cat named Kass who was Raj’s best friend.[3]

Rescue and Foster Pets

Rescued

Aside from her own pets, Vanessa Marcil is also active with charity and adoption organizations like SoCal French Bulldog Rescue. In 2025, she worked with them to get Dame Judy (Guapa) adopted.[4][5]

Vanessa Marcil is an American actress known for her roles in television and film. She portrayed Brenda Barrett on General Hospital, earning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2003. Marcil played Gina Kincaid on Beverly Hills, 90210 and starred as Sam Marquez in the NBC drama Las Vegas. Her film credits include The Rock (1996), where she appeared alongside Nicolas Cage.

In General Hospital, Marcil’s portrayal of Brenda Barrett involved significant storylines with Maurice Benard, who played Sonny Corinthos. On Beverly Hills, 90210, she shared screen time with Brian Austin Green, portraying his on-screen love interest. In Las Vegas, Marcil worked closely with Josh Duhamel, depicting the dynamic between a casino host and a security chief. Her role in The Rock featured interactions with Sean Connery, contributing to the film’s central plot. Marcil appeared in the Prince music video “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World,” showcasing her versatility across media. Additionally, she starred in the television film The Nanny Express (2008), collaborating with Brennan Elliott in a family drama narrative.