We all know pitties often get a bad rap, but many celebrities are stepping out as self-proclaimed Pit Bull lovers who are passionate about their favorite breed. Many have adopted them and become advocates, and some have even started nonprofits to help the breed and end stereotyping. These 15 celebrities are a few of those pit bull-loving stars who we love in return.
#1 – Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel and her pit bull, Tina, are two peas in a pod. She even posts every Tuesday about their adventures with the hashtag #TuesdaysWithTina.
#2 – Kaley Cuoco
Owner of three rescued pitties and an adoption advocate.
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#3 – Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon love his pitty, Lilly, whose picture is posted frequently on his Instagram account.
#4 – Patrick Stewart
Sir Patrick Stewart and his wife, singer Sunny Ozell, are now on Pit Bull foster number 3! This one is a senior boy named Lenny. Stewart and Ozell are very vocal about rescue, dog fighting, and breed specific legislation.
#5 – Katherine Heigl
The actress has a non-profit animal welfare organization she started with her mom and also has a rescued pitty, Apollo.
Loving the new domain name for my animal welfare charity: www.jasonheigl.foundation. We’ve joined the #NotCom Revolution!! Great work guys ❤ @jasonheiglfoundation A photo posted by Katherine Heigl (@katherineheigl) on
#6 – Alicia Silverstone
Included in her trio of rescued pups is her pitty, Butterfly, (nicknamed “the Pig”) whom Silverstone says sleeps on top of her husband’s at night. She is advocate against pit bull stereotypes. You can read about them on her website, The Kind Life.
#7 – Sophia Bush
Bush has adopted three pitties, Griffin, Patch and Penny and is an adoption advocate.
#8 – Rachael Ray
Rachael cooks for pets and people and has a rescued pitty named Isaboo. She also speaks out about breed stereotyping frequently.
Join us in welcoming @rachaelray (and Isaboo!) to Instagram! 🐶❤️🐶❤️ ・・・ So excited to post my first Instagram. What’s better than Izzy and a game of appleball?! A photo posted by Nutrish (@nutrish) on
#9 – Jesse James
He hired a pet detective when one of his pups, a rescued pitty named “CinnaBun” went missing. He gang of dogs, which includes two rescued pitties, now have their very own Instagram account.
#10 – Tom Brady and Gisele
NFL player Tom Brady and supermodel wife Gisele have a pitty mix named Lua, who even starred in an UGG Australia commercial with Brady.
Feliz dia do fã para todos os meus queridos fãs que dedicam seu tempo para deixar uma mensagem aqui. Muito obrigada por todo carinho e amor. Um beijo no coração de vocês e tenham um lindo dia !!!! ❤️ Thank you to all my dear fans who dedicate your time to leave a message here. Thank you for all the love. A kiss in your heart and have a beautiful day!!!! A photo posted by Gisele Bündchen (@gisele) on
#11 – Bernadette Peters
This actress is all about the pups! She is the Broadway Barks co-founder and even wrote a children’s book about her beloved pit bull, Stella.
Bernadette Peters with her pit bull Stella – the inspiration for the children's book "Stella is a Star"! Photo: Todd Heisler/The New York Times
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#12 – Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton has two adopted pitties name Seamus and Marlowe.
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