Psi in mačke ostajajo najbolj priljubljeni hišni ljubljenčki, a v svetu slavnih pogosto niso dovolj. Številni igralci, pevci in športniki so si v preteklosti omislili precej bolj nenavadne živalske spremljevalce – od strupenih kober in dvoglave kače do šimpanza, tigrov in medvedka kinkaja.
Najbolj ekstravaganten med njimi je bil nedvomno igralec Nicolas Cage. Zvezdnik je slovel po svoji naklonjenosti eksotičnim živalim – imel je albino kobri, hobotnico, morskega psa v zasebnem akvariju in pritlikavega oslička. Največ pozornosti pa je pritegnila redka dvoglava kača Harvey, ki jo je kupil leta 2007. Zaradi posebnosti živali je bilo hranjenje zelo zahtevno, saj sta se glavi med seboj borili za hrano. Cage je zato kačo kmalu podaril živalskemu vrtu v New Orleansu, kjer je živela vse do leta 2021.
Od sove do prašičkov
Ljubezen do živali goji tudi igralka Salma Hayek, ki ima na svojem posestvu okoli 50 različnih živali. Med njimi je najbolj znana udomačena sova Kering, ki se pogosto pojavlja na igralkinih fotografijah in videoposnetkih. Hayekova je večkrat z nasmehom pripovedovala tudi o dogodku, ko je sova med obiskom »obdarila« pevca Harryja Stylesa.
Med bolj nenavadne lastnike hišnih ljubljenčkov sodi tudi pevka Miley Cyrus. Za rojstni dan je prejela prašička Noro, pozneje pa je posvojila še Bubbo Sue, ki je postal eden njenih najbolj priljubljenih spremljevalcev. Po njegovi smrti mu je namenila ganljivo slovo na družbenih omrežjih.
Eksotične živali so zaznamovale tudi življenje Justina Bieberja, ki je imel opico Mally, boksarja Mika Tysona, znanega po ljubezni do tigrov in golobov, ter Arnolda Schwarzeneggerja, ki pogosto deli utrinke, kako doma zajtrkuje v družbi svojega osla Luluja.
Ko eksotični ljubljenčki prerastejo dom
Posebno zgodbo ima tudi Paris Hilton. Poleg številnih psov je nekaj časa skrbela za medvedka kinkaja z imenom Baby Luv. Žival jo je nekoč ugriznila, zaradi zakonodaje pa se je eksotičnemu ljubljenčku pozneje morala odpovedati.
Med najbolj znanimi živalskimi spremljevalci slavnih ostaja tudi šimpanz Bubbles, ki ga je Michael Jackson rešil iz raziskovalnega centra. Dolga leta je živel na posestvu Neverland in spremljal pevca na številnih dogodkih. Ko je odrasel in postal premočan za življenje v domačem okolju, so ga preselili v zavetišče za velike opice na Floridi, kjer živi še danes.
Čeprav zgodbe o nenavadnih hišnih ljubljenčkih pogosto vzbujajo radovednost in zabavajo javnost, številni strokovnjaki opozarjajo, da eksotične živali praviloma niso primerne za domačo oskrbo. Njihove posebne potrebe, zahtevna nega in dobrobit pogosto presegajo zmožnosti zasebnih lastnikov.
![Story from Jam Press (Awkward Airport Influencer) Pictured: Bradley Rivers.Man who 'serves' glam influencer reveals awkward airport issue that left him red-facedA man who 'serves' his glam influencer girlfriend has revealed the awkward reality of travelling abroad together – including being stopped at airport security over his outfit.Bradley Rivers, 38, works as a personal assistant for his partner and lives with her in Brisbane, Australia.The couple are in what they describe as a "consensual dynamic", where Bradley takes on a highly attentive, service-based role in their daily lives.But while the arrangement works behind closed doors, Bradley admits it can lead to uncomfortable moments in public – particularly when flying.During a recent trip, he was pulled aside at airport security after his bag was flagged."We sent our bags through the scanner and one of them got flagged for a set of handcuffs," he told Creatorzine - Your daily pulse on what's trending, creating, and moving the needle."The officer [also then] pulled me aside and asked if I could remove [my collar].When Bradley told staff he was unable to remove the collar – which he wears as a sign of servitude to his partner – staff carried out a physical check to ensure it was safe.He said the interaction also drew attention from other travellers, adding: "I got a few curious looks from some other passengers but nothing was said."It's not the only time Bradley's lifestyle has led to tricky situations while travelling.On a recent beach trip, the couple were left scrambling after misplacing the key to his collar.After searching the area without success, they were forced to return home to retrieve a metal detector before heading back to try again.Despite the occasional chaos, Bradley says public reactions to the couple's set-up are usually limited to stares.He said: "I've been pretty fortunate to not have experienced any negative reactions from strangers."I will admit it [the collar] draws stares a few times a day, but I've gotten used to it now."Those closest to the couple have been supportive of their alternative lifestyle.Bradley, who receives a weekly wage with his bills and expenses covered, says he feels "extremely fortunate" in his situation.He added: "Friends and family are extremely supportive."My mother is of the opinion that as long as I am happy and safe, she is onboard."I think people assume I'm not taken care of, or that I'm doing this for the wrong reasons."We're still learning what works."We always communicate, and that helps a lot."ENDS,Image: 1095609835, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions:, Model Release: no](/media/2026/07/01/843032/Wide-profimedia-1095609835-400.webp?1782888057)
