Twitter Thread: Paying Tribute To George Clooney's Pet Pig Max

kalila courban

Jul 12, 2022 3:00 PM EDT

Several famous actors, musicians, and athletes have pet pigs. Some of these celebrities adopted pot-bellied pigs, while others purchased micro pigs. For instance, Oscar-winning actor George Clooney lived with his pet pig, Max, for over 18 years before the beloved pet passed away in 2006. According to Fabiosa: "The actor's ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis believes his loyalty to Max put him off marriage — and also having kids — for more than 20 years. The woman, in fact, intimated that George loved his pig so much that he even allowed him to sleep in his bed."

We have not yet experienced the awesomeness of having a pet pig but based on the photos of George and Max, we sure are missing out. The bond that existed between the two of them is one that is evident just by looking at these few pictures. History will doubtless one day record where Max and George really stand on the scale of celebrity eccentricity. It's worth remembering that Clooney is hardly the first prominent entertainer with an unusual choice of pet. Elvis had a monkey called Scatter who died of cirrhosis of the liver. Michael Jackson had a chimpanzee called Bubbles. We guess it's celebrity thing. We wouldn't know!

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