Graham Norton had a pretty stacked lineup for his Season 32 premiere episode that aired last Friday: Lady Gaga, Colin Farrell, Demi Moore, Richard Ayoade, and musical guests Jack Savoretti and Miles Kane. But the biggest star of them all, at only 1.2 pounds, was Dogue covergirl and international floof of mystery, Pilaf the Little Mouse. The other “artists” were there to promote their latest projects, like Pilaf’s handler Demi Moore who’s riding a career high with her body horror film The Substance. But when you’re a sensation like Pilaf, no bit of work is required to gain entry on a talk show. It was none other than host Graham Norton himself who requested Pilaf’s presence, and so the young lady was carried on set to accept the love and adoration of the minor celebrities who’d actually been booked that night:
Harley Quinn and the Penguin are no match for the ridiculous cuteness of one teeny tiny micro chihuahua named Pilaf.
Demi Moore recently visited “The Graham Norton Show” to discuss her wild new film “The Substance” and was joined by her dog Pilaf, who she hilariously referred to as her “special significant other.”
While Moore and Norton were chatting with fellow guests Lady Gaga and Colin Farrell — who both have new projects out as well, “Joker: Folie à Deux” and “The Penguin,” respectively — Moore revealed that the pooch was in the studio, since Pilaf naturally goes everywhere with her mommy (if in doubt, just check the dog’s Instagram bio).
After Farrell said he wanted to “take a selfie with it,” the “G.I. Jane” star talked about how Pilaf recently had her very own cover shoot for Dogue (yes, that’s Vogue for dogs, folks) and said, “I knew that she had moved into a whole new category when my publicist got a call just for Pilaf.”
Moore then brought the dog — full name Pilaf the Little Mouse — out on stage, where she immediately went up to host Norton for petting.
Soon, Moore handed Pilaf off to Gaga, who observed that “she’s so little… and weird!” (but clearly meant it affectionately). After Moore talked about how the dog didn’t have a full set of teeth and had to lose some — “hence why the tongue does not stay in” — Gaga stated simply, “She’s perfect.”
Truer words were never spoken.
The transcript doesn’t really do justice to Pilaf’s effect on both the guests and the audience, so I highly recommend watching the clip. The “ooooh” the crowd makes when Demi asks if Pilaf should be brought out… that’s real star power. From the minute the pooch enters you can see and hear that Gaga is on the verge of spontaneous combustion from the magnitude of the one-pound chihuahua’s perfectly weird cuteness. Then when Demi places Pilaf in Gaga’s hands, I honestly thought the Lady was going to hyperventilate, but she held it together to make sure she didn’t hurt the teeny tiny floof she was cradling. I get it, sometimes (or alltimes) you connect with a pup in your arms and the love is just overwhelming.
And on that note, I have news much sooner than I was expecting to after the loss of My Girl this summer. I was chosen by a little fluffernutter to be his new mama, and I can’t help but feel that My Girl sent him my way. Introducing… My Guy! Like Pilaf, My Guy is a little chihuahua of about the same age (My Guy is three, Pilaf turns four in November), but at nine pounds he is a relative giant next to Pilaf. And I do mean “relative,” they could be twins. Albeit in a Laurel & Hardy sort of way. (Though with all his teeth still intact, My Guy doesn’t sport Pilaf’s signature side tongue. Maybe someday.) Here’s to all the rescues who capture our hearts, whether they make the cover of Dogue or not.
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Awww what a cutie Pilaf is! Not to be That Person but I get nervous when I see people toting their pets around because I worry about them getting over-stimulated plus I wonder how much that shit is actually for the pet’s enjoyment and not for the owner’s Gram or whatever.
That being said, there are some smol frens who simply enjoy being carried around in a purse to various social events and Pilaf strikes me as that type. I would *also* freak out if I had the chance to hold her so Gaga’s reaction is very relatable.
Not a fan of those tiny accessory dogs.
And can anyone leave their dogs at home anymore?
I love dogs. But they are companion dogs not replacements for human children.
Meh. I’d rather interact with someone’s dog in almost any possible setting–store, brewery, restaurant–than someone’s annoying-ass kid. Babysitters exist too ya know.
Rather broad comment. Someone people don’t want children. Some people can’t have children. Some people’s children have died before them. Rude.
Colin Farrell was ALL over Pilaf as well – lucky dog.
Congrats on your new little Fluffernutter (that’s one of my favourite nicknames for my cat, along with Fuzzbuster), and I hope he brings you many years of fluffy joy!!
@Kismet Congratulations on your new love match!!! May you have many years together filled with love, health, and happiness. And thank you for adopting, not shopping! Hero!
@Kismet congratulations on your new fur baby. The heart breaks but love fills in the cracks. Much joy to you and your guy 💚
I have never travlled with a dog ,so how hard or easy is it to bring your dog to another continent? I remember there was some issues with Depp/Heards and Meghan’s dogs not being able to enter Aussie and UK respectively.
I was happy to see Demi put the dog down and let her walk around on her own. Dog’s body language didn’t say stressed.
Just like drug dogs, search and rescue dogs, therapy dogs, these traveling companion dogs should only be doing that if they have the personality and temperament for it. AND have been trained.