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The show's creators were apparently convinced by her mother to allow Turner's family to adopt the dog, and she was named Zunni. Sadly, Zunni passed away in 2017.
One of Will Smith's co-stars in 'I Am Legend' (2007) was the German Shepherd, Abbey. The two didn't hit it off immediately, but by the time the film wrapped they were best buds.
During an interview on 'Access Hollywood,' Smith stated, "She has her own family now. It was just another one of those fleeting Hollywood romances."
In 'The Drop' (2014), Tom Hardy's character opens up thanks to his pit bull, Rocco. In 2014 the actor told Vulture that the dog lover in him was drawn to the character.
Hardy admired the puppies playing with Rocco so much that he convinced the handler to let him bring one home with him "to cuddle."
During the production of 'Keanu' (2016), Tiffany Haddish had the company of a total of seven kittens on the set. These kittens collectively played the lead role of Keanu.
Haddish was captivated by the kittens and decided to adopt one. The feline, now grown, goes by the name Catonic and frequently appears on Haddish's Instagram account.
Keanu Reeves reportedly dedicated considerable effort to establishing a strong bond with his dog co-star in 'John Wick: Chapter 2' (2017). They spent lots of time together and became good buddies.
It comes as no shock either: Chad Stahelski, the film's director, has previously mentioned that the dog possesses "the most gentle personality you could imagine for a pit bull."
According to sources, it is said that Judy Garland developed a strong bond with the dog who portrayed Toto in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939). The pup's name in real life was Terry.
After completing filming, Garland expressed her desire to keep Terry to the trainer. Regrettably, her request was denied. Terry remained with the trainer and continued starring in movies for an another three years.
In 'Due Date' (2010), Robert Downey Jr.'s character strongly disliked the dog involved in his adventure. But behind the scenes, the actor and the French bulldog had a strong and close connection.
According to the dog's trainer, Robert Downey Jr. would occasionally hold and spend time with her during breaks, but sadly, he was not permitted to officially take her home.
The Golden Retriever-Chow rescue dog who starred as Annie's dog in 'Annie' (2014) was selected due to the immediate connection she formed with the movie's lead, Quvenzhané Wallis.
Regarding the day they first met, the trainer said: "She had this instant bond. So we continued to facilitate Quvenzhané’s natural instincts with Marti, and they just became friends."
Kim Novak, known for her role in 'Vertigo' in 1958, formed a close connection with the Siamese cat that portrayed her character's pet in 'Bell Book and Candle' in 1985.
After filming concluded, the actress decided to become the proud owner of her adorable cat, and they were frequently photographed together in the following years.
During the production of 'Beginners' (2010), Ewan McGregor formed a strong connection with his four-legged co-star, as acknowledged by the trainer who stated that McGregor actively nurtured their bond.
Despite being prohibited from adopting the dog after shooting, McGregor's encounter reportedly motivated him to visit a dog shelter and ultimately embrace ownership of a canine companion.
The dog that appeared in the movie 'A Star Is Born' (2018) alongside Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga was actually Cooper's own dog.
Cooper told People in 2018 that he selected his dog Charlie for the role, but, "There was no nepotism. I wanted this relationship with the dog."
The character Rocket Raccoon in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014) was played by a real-life raccoon named Oreo. Animators used Oreo's movements to build the character of Rocket on screen.
Oreo developed a close relationship with James Gunn, the director of the movie, and the pair made a joint appearance on the red carpet for the film's debut.
In 'Modern Family,' Jay, played by Ed O'Neill, adores his French Bulldog, Stella, while his wife, Gloria, is not particularly fond of her.
It seems that Ed O'Neill took care of Bridgett (Stella), the once-abandoned rescue, during his downtime on set.
'Avengers' actor Chris Evans did not actually star alongside his mixed-breed boxer rescue, Dodger, but they did meet while he was on the set of 'Gifted' (2017).
During the filming of a scene at a dog shelter, the crew witnessed Evans's swift affection for Dodger, leading him to believe that they were destined to be together. Evans adopted the pup and they lived happily ever after!
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When creating a movie, actors often form close relationships with their fellow actors and crew members. Spending long hours together on set, it's only natural for deep friendships and even romantic relationships to develop. And sometimes, these relationships extend beyond their human co-stars, to include their furry counterparts as well.
Take a look at this gallery to discover which stars formed a special bond with their on-screen pets.
In 'Game of Thrones,' when Sansa Stark's wolf, Lady, passed away, the intention was to find a new home for the dog that portrayed the character. Sophie Turner, the actress who played Sansa, had another idea.
Actors who formed a special bond with their animal co-stars
Some even adopted them!
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When creating a movie, actors often form close relationships with their fellow actors and crew members. Spending long hours together on set, it's only natural for deep friendships and even romantic relationships to develop. And sometimes, these relationships extend beyond their human co-stars, to include their furry counterparts as well.
Take a look at this gallery to discover which stars formed a special bond with their on-screen pets.