Which celebrities have owned doodles?
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, Christie Brinkley, Jennifer Aniston and Tiger Woods have all been reported to own doodles. Sunny, the Goldendoodle in Hemsworth and Pataky’s family, and Maple Sugar, Christie Brinkley’s Labradoodle, are two named examples. These stories span several years and celebrate dogs who have been part of their families, rather than listing everyone’s current pets.
There is something especially fun about discovering that a familiar face shares your love of doodles. Away from movie sets, fashion shoots and golf tournaments, these dogs have a much simpler role: being someone’s companion. Here are four celebrity households with published doodle stories.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky: Sunny the Goldendoodle
Even Thor has shared the spotlight with a doodle. Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s dog Sunny is described as a Goldendoodle, a Golden Retriever and Poodle cross, in La Vanguardia’s March 2022 pet feature. The name feels fitting for a dog whose family moments have reached fans around the world.
Sunny also appeared with Hemsworth on the cover of GQ Australia in May 2020, as documented by Celebrity Pets. Hemsworth celebrated the occasion with a playful social media tribute to his dog’s first magazine cover. It is a memorable example of a family pet becoming a celebrity in her own right.
If Sunny has made you curious about Goldendoodles, get to know the care behind the curls. Many enjoy companionship, play and learning, while their size, coat and activity needs vary. Regular grooming and patient training are part of everyday life with these dogs.
Christie Brinkley: Maple Sugar the Labradoodle
Christie Brinkley has also shared her life with a doodle. Rover’s Labradoodle puppy guide identifies her dog Maple Sugar as a Labradoodle, and Associated Press reporting published by The Mercury News in 2014 names Brinkley among Labradoodle owners.
Maple Sugar is a charming name for a companion with a place in a famous household. A Labradoodle combines Labrador Retriever and Poodle ancestry. That makes the cross different from a Goldendoodle, even though both belong to the wider doodle family.
For families exploring either cross, the most useful similarities are practical ones. Make room in your routine for brushing, exercise, training and time together, and ask about the individual parents and puppy rather than expecting every doodle to be alike.
Jennifer Aniston: A reported Labradoodle owner
Jennifer Aniston is another familiar name in doodle history. The same 2014 Associated Press report lists the actress among Labradoodle owners. That is a historical report of ownership, not a claim about which dogs live with her today.
Her inclusion is a reminder that celebrity doodle stories reach beyond a single cross or a single moment. A Labradoodle is not an Aussiedoodle: Aussiedoodles have Australian Shepherd and Poodle ancestry. Similar curls do not make the two crosses interchangeable.
Tiger Woods: Doodles beyond Hollywood
Doodle companionship is not limited to actors and models. Associated Press reporting in 2014 also names golfer Tiger Woods among Labradoodle owners. The report does not give the dog’s name, so there is no need to guess one to enjoy the connection.
Whether your week revolves around work, school or time outdoors, choosing a dog starts with the life you can share. Plan suitable activity, comfortable rest and consistent care around your own household’s schedule.
Are all celebrity doodles the same kind of dog?
No. Goldendoodles have Golden Retriever and Poodle ancestry, while Labradoodles have Labrador Retriever and Poodle ancestry. Aussiedoodles combine Australian Shepherd and Poodle ancestry, and Cockadoodles, also called Cockapoos, combine Cocker Spaniel and Poodle ancestry. Doodle is an informal umbrella term, not one uniform breed.
The dogs in these celebrity stories are reported as Goldendoodles or Labradoodles, not as confirmed Aussiedoodles. Their appearances also cannot tell us an individual puppy’s future size, temperament or shedding. No dog is guaranteed to be allergy safe.
Finding your own doodle companion
You do not need a red carpet to make a dog feel like the star of your family. The best match is a companion whose needs fit the time, care and attention you can offer. Explore our Miniature Goldendoodles, Aussiedoodles and Cockadoodles to learn about personality, coat care and family life.
At Em’s Doods in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, we welcome questions about the actual parents, expected size, early experiences and care needs of the puppy you are considering. Contact us to talk about your household and current availability. These celebrity stories are shared for interest only; none of the people mentioned is represented as an Em’s Doods customer or endorser.
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