Olivia Benson is a Scottish Fold cat owned by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Adopted in JuneĀ 2014, Olivia has appeared in multiple commercials and music videos and won or been nominated for several awards. Comparethemarket.com ranked Olivia as the world's second-richest cat, with a net worth of $97 million.
Olivia in the music video for Swift's "Me!" (2019)
The Scottish Fold is a distinctive breed of domestic cat characterised by a natural dominant gene mutation associated with osteochondrodysplasia. This genetic anomaly affects cartilage throughout the body, causing the ears to "fold", bending forward and down towards the front of the head. While this trait contributes to the breed's unique appearance, often described as "owl-like", it has negative effects on the cats' welfare.
Lilac coloured adult Scottish Fold, displaying round face, round eyes and forward-folded ears
Scottish Fold with straight ears
A Scottish fold kitten