Posted on 02/21/2019 8:19:30 PM PST by EdnaMode
Perhaps all that's certain after fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld's death at age 85 Tuesday is that his beloved cat Choupette -- a celebrity in her own right -- will continue to live the cushy lifestyle she grew accustomed to under his care.
Choupette, a Burmese cat, stands to inherit a chunk of the designer's estimated $300 million net worth, after he wrote her into his will in 2015, according to Le Figaro. Lagerfeld confirmed in an interview with Numéro last year that she, among others, would be an heiress to his vast fortune. "Don't worry, there is enough for everyone," he said. Among Choupette's most admired traits? "She doesn't talk," Lagerfeld told Numero in an earlier interview.
Before Lagerfeld's death, Choupette, who has nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram, already had an income, appearing in advertisements for cars and beauty products. She had been named an ambassador for French carmaker Opel, was the subject of two books and had her own line of makeup for Shu Uemura, according to Le Figaro.
"She has her own little fortune, she is an heiress: If something happens to me, the person who will take care of it will not be in misery," Lagerfeld said. "She's a rich girl!"
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That’s some expensive puss!
She already has a full Wikipedia page.
Opel is a German carmaker.
CC
LOL. Cute. :D
...catitude
Among Choupette’s most admired traits? “She doesn’t talk,” Lagerfeld told Numero in an earlier interview.
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He did have a good point.
If only I could find a woman like that!
in any one of the breed colors.
Dye....after all, purple is over used.
Cat in mourning (at least publicly)
I drive one
Opel Omega, are better known as the Cadillac Catera here in the states
I remember them. Good cars, but overpriced for the American market.
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There is actually case law in America on that. When Leona Helmsley left a fortune to her dog and cut her kids out they sued. A judge lowered the amount stating that gifts like, for instance, a jeweled collar don't make a difference to an animal and do nothing to enhance its quality of life. So they lowered the amount to enough money to make sure the dog was well fed, had the best medical care, board and a full time carer for the rest of its life, about $125,000/year.
I believe she is a Ragdoll. The British Pess get it wrong every time.
Choupette: the story of Karl Lagerfeld's world-famous cat
Great pics at the link. 😺
I have one that looks just like her. He flits his tail and has an “it’s all about ME!” attitude.
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