Carole Baskin
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Baskin in 2019 | |
| Born | Carole Ann Stairs June 6, 1961 Bexar County, Texas, U.S. |
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| Spouses | Michael Murdock
(m. 1979; div. 1990)Don Lewis
(m. 1991; legal d. 2002)Howard Baskin (m. 2004) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | bigcatrescue |
Carole Ann Baskin (née Stairs; formerly Murdock and Lewis; born June 6, 1961) is the CEO of Big Cat Rescue, a non-profit animal sanctuary.[1][2] She has attracted the attention of local, national and international media outlets to the plight of captive big cats.
Baskin drew public attention when she was featured in the 2020 Netflix true crime documentary series Tiger King, which follows Baskin's escalating feud with Oklahoma-based private zoo owner Joe Exotic. Following the release of the series, many suspected Baskin was involved in the disappearance of Don Lewis, her second husband. Baskin denied these claims in a post on Big Cat Rescue's website. Her catchphrase, "Hey all you cool cats and kittens!",[3][4] also became a meme as a result of Tiger King.[5][6]
Baskin is also well known for her appearance on Dancing with the Stars, featuring her dancing to a cover of the song "Eye of the Tiger".[7] She and her husband Howard also appeared in the 2021 Louis Theroux documentary Shooting Joe Exotic.
- ^ Yuhas, Alan; Cramer, Maria (April 2, 2020). "What Happened After 'Tiger King'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 2, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ Josh Wigler (March 30, 2020). "'Tiger King': Carole Baskin Speaks Out Against Netflix Documentary". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 31, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ Mallison, Tilda (May 19, 2020). "Carole Baskin is selling coronavirus face masks for all you cool cats and kittens". Evening Standard. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
[Baskin] has branded the masks with her 'favourite tagline'. The catchphrase 'Hey, all you cool cats and kittens' was immortalised in the scandalous 2020 Netflix documentary ....
- ^ Yee, Lawrence (September 7, 2023). "Real Housewives of New Jersey Alum Danielle Staub, Dance Mom Coach Abby Lee Miller to Guest Star on House of Villains (Video)". TheWrap. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
[Baskin] is known for her catchphrase 'Hey all you cool cats and kittens!'
- ^ "The Best Tiger King Memes". Thrillist. March 30, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ Neely, Samantha (April 8, 2024). "Florida animal sanctuary owner, Tiger King celeb, faces defamation suit. Who is Carole Baskin?". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
At the very least, you might remember her iconic catchphrase. 'Hey, all you cool cats and kittens' became a meme following the show's premiere.
- ^ Soen, Hayley (September 15, 2020). "Carole Baskin's first appearance on Dancing With The Stars last night was...chaotic". The Tab. Retrieved March 15, 2021.