Did her empathy for the animal kingdom influence her interpretation of the role – a moth-eaten kitty shunned by her fellow felines, but taking comfort from memories of her glory days?
She’s gracious enough to take the question seriously. “It’s weird, isn’t it, because I also got offered a part in The Lion King when I was younger,” she says. “There is definitely something for putting that kind of vibe out there – maybe that played a part in me taking on the role of an animal.”
As for real-life felines, she feeds a stray cat that stalks her land in LA, but is more of a dog and horse person. “Cats are more standoffish. But it depends. My cousin’s got this big tabby cat that I’m in love with.”
