Benjamin Button, Taylor Swift’s ragdoll cat, proves he’s headline star material.
The cat appeared in one of Swift’s three cover photos It is time Photoshoot for Person of the Year 2023 In the shot, the fluffy pet lies over his famous pet parent’s shoulder and stares into the camera with his bold, blue eyes. Swift (33) appears in a long-sleeved black bodysuit and black tights.
After Time revealed the “Cruel Summer” singer as their 2023 Person of the Year, Swift shared her playful reaction to the news, posting a cover featuring Benjamin Button on Instagram with the caption: “Time Magazine: We’d like to name you the Person of the Year Yes- / Me: Can I bring your cat.”
While Benjamin Button accompanied Swift on set, two other cats were absent: Meredith Gray and Olivia Benson. Swift has three cats: Meredith Grey, a Scottish Fold, whom she adopted in 2011; Olivia Benson, who is also a Scottish Fold and joined the family in 2014; and Benjamin, whom she got in 2019 after she met the pet on the set of her music video for the song “ME!”
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Some may be wondering why Meredith and Olivia stayed for Swift’s big moment. And while Swift didn’t share where her other two cats were during it Time photos, she hinted that older cats might be less adventurous than Benjamin Button.
In April 2021, after several fans published on X (formerly known as Twitter) about Meredith’s absence from Swift’s social media, the singer-songwriter responded with a fun video.
In the clip, Swift holds a Benjamin Button while she responds to some “internet rumors” about Meredith’s whereabouts. He reveals that Meredith is “just a private little cat” who hates being photographed. The video includes several shots of Meredith looking surprised or looking away from the camera as evidence of the cat’s disinterest in fame.
Benjamin Button, on the other hand, comes from a breed favored for its lack of boundaries. Ragdoll cats, like Benjamin, get their name from their easy-going attitude and tendency to rock in human arms.
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According to Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Ann Baker, the creator of the Ragdoll breed, gave the breed its name after watching friendly cats rest and limp in people’s laps and arms. Ragdoll cats are known for their affectionate, laid-back personalities and love to be handled and belly rubs, according to Spruce Pets.
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Benjamin Button’s classic ragdoll demeanor probably helped earn him a spot in the Swift It is time Photography for the person of the year 2023.
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