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March 7, 2026
‘Kitty karma’? Jessie Buckley tries to claw back approval after enraging cat-lovers
Oscar favourite insists she is a ‘lover of cats’ after telling podcast about ultimatum she once gave to now-husband
TL;DR
- Jessie Buckley, an Oscar favourite for her role in 'Hamnet', is facing criticism from cat lovers.
- A resurfaced podcast clip revealed Buckley gave her husband an ultimatum over his cats due to them defecating on pillows.
- Buckley attempted to mitigate the damage on Jimmy Fallon's show, stating she is a 'lover of cats' and the comments were a 'misconception'.
- She also mentioned an unsuccessful audition for the musical 'Cats'.
- Rapper Doechii also recently faced online backlash for similar anti-cat sentiments.
- Despite the controversy, Buckley has won multiple awards for her performance in 'Hamnet' and is favoured to win an Oscar.
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