Bengals That Own Celebrities

While doing some research into famous people (celebrities) who own Bengals. I received the generous help of many breeders (and others) in compiling a list of some fifteen or more very distinguished Bengal owners. Among them are Barbara Mandrell, Bruce Springsteen, Calvin Klein and the Wrigley family. The information was somewhat sketchy on most and I have attributed that to the desire of celebrities for privacy.

One day recently, while Cathy and I were out in the cattery doing some routine chores, including clipping nails, checking ears, etc., we received a telephone call. Cathy took the call, but was not able to hear very well because all the cats were talking at once, wanting their share of attention. Cathy explained what was going on and asked the caller to please call back in about 10 minutes. Annoyed, I chided her, telling her that she should have stepped outside and taken the call. We did not get a call back in 10 minutes, but the caller did call back about 30 minutes later.
Cathy had a difficult time understanding the very nice lady who spoke with a French accent, but she was able to answer several questions. The lady promised to call back soon. Yea, right! How many times have we heard that one!

But, she did call back. Cathy asked me to take the call and see if I could understand her better than she could. I talked with lady and soon learned that she had done her homework. She identified two kittens on our website that she was interested it. I explained the merits of each one and she made her choice. I then explained that I would need her name, address, etc., for the contract. I had some trouble understanding her as she told me her name was Lady Micheline Roquebrune Connery. When I asked for clarification I was a little stunned when she said, "I am Sean Connery’s wife! Wow, what a moment. I was both excited and humbled as we continued our discussion. My mind was racing with the thought that we were going to place one of our Bagheera Bengal kittens with Lady Connery, an accomplished artist in her own right, and Sir Sean Connery, who found fame and fortune as James Bond, the suave, sophisticated British agent 007.

The Connery's proclaim that they adore "Bon Jovi" (named after the band, a favorite of Sean’s) but it clearly has become Sean's cat, not Micheline's. Sean can never stop telling others about his Bonjo as they call him. Cat stories are about all the two of them talk about!