Kate Beckinsale reveals moving tribute to late cat, Clive.Photo:Kate Beckinsale Instagram
Kate Beckinsale Instagram
Kate Beckinsalehas revealed a second permanent tribute to her beloved cat Clive followinghis death in June.
Both tattoos are the work of LA-based tattooistDocta Woo, who specializes in delicate, fine-line work and is known for his animal designs. He’s inked the likes ofMiley Cyrus,Emilia Clarke,DrakeandBrooklyn Beckham.
“This has really helped," Beckham captioned a post about her first Clive tattoo, indicating that the permanent art has been cathartic amid her time of grief.
Beckinsale —who shares daughter Lily, 24with Welsh actorMichael Sheen— revealed Clive had died back in June with an emotional post.
Sharing a picture of the gray and white moggie wrapped in a pink blanket and nestled on her chest, she wrote, “Clive has died. I don’t have it in me to make a montage or even look at pictures of him yet. Every single part of my house feels like he should be in it.”
Kate frequently shared updates about the feline with her followers.Kate Beckinsale/Instagram
Kate Beckinsale/Instagram
She told her followers she’d be taking time to grieve privately. “If anyone is expecting to hear from me, you may not for a bit and I’m sorry,” she wrote, adding, “My heart is absolutely and totally broken.”
Clive had become something of an Internet star before passing away, frequently featuring on thePearl Harborsensation’s social media accounts.
Kate previously unveiled a likeness of Clive on her forearm.Kate Beckinsale Instagram
In one post, hedonned a tuxedoto twin with Beckinsale while in another, he showed offthe results of a “makeover"complete with blush-covered cheeks.
In 2019, Beckinsale revealed to PEOPLE that Clivehad survived cancerdespite being “quite old.”
“We got him when my daughter [actress Lily] was little. And he usually is shaved into an odd shape, but he’s a recent cancer survivor. So, he will have all his old fur,” she explained at the time.
Kate Beckinsale and social media star, Clive the cat.Kate Beckinsale/ instagram
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She also shared an insight into her pet’s quirky personality. “Clive’s favorite things in the world are suitcases and boxes and bags. If you bring home a pair of sneakers or take out bag, he’s immediately inside it,” she explained. “So we got him this suitcase bed, and he loves it so much.”
source: people.com
