Elizabeth Taylor // 1940
I hope all you cat-loving lovelies took a moment to celebrate National Cat Day yesterday (October 29) with your favorite feline. Manolo was gracious enough to model his beloved devil ears for a quick Instagram. Look for him at #ManoloBoston. National Cat Day should not be confused with other cat celebrations such as International Cat Day (August 8) or National Hug Your Cat Day (May 30), but as a certified crazy cats lady, I don’t need a holiday to shower Manolo (or any cat for that matter) with copious amounts of love and affection.
Cat ladies are often categorized as single, strange and a bit sinister (think Edie Beale in Grey Gardens). But we aren’t always covered in fur and walking around aimlessly carrying a full conversation with Fluffy – not always. For the most part, feline-loving females are sophisticated, well-dressed women of prominence who are worthy of praise for their sense of style and sensible choice in pet. Here’s a look at what happens when 10 leading ladies from Hollywood’s golden age pose with some very cute kitty cats.
Ann-Margaret // 1964
Julie Christie // 1963
Sofia Loren // 1962
Audrey Hepburn // 1961
Brigitte Bardot // 1955
Jane Mansfield // 1955
Josephine Baker // 1931