Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette skips Met Gala.

Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat, Choupette, will not attend the Met Gala in his honor, despite rumors. The white Birmin with stunning blue eyes and creamy markings was pampered with maids, bodyguards, custom Louis Vuitton carriers, silver bowls, and a jet-set lifestyle. Choupette was a big earner, in the millions, appearing in photo shoots and advertising campaigns for Chanel, the German carmaker Opel, and the Japanese cosmetics brand Shu Eumera. The cat has her own Instagram account and was a muse for Lagerfeld's collections. Choupette is now 11 and living with Françoise Caçote in Paris, who Lagerfeld left her to.