Meet Nala: World’s Richest Cat Star Taking Over Social Media

By Sheetal Kumari | 4 August 2025

Meet Nala

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From Shelter to Stardom

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Instagram Made Her Famous

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Guinness World Record

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TikTok Star Too

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Nala’s Net Worth

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Forbes Top Pet Influencer

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Books, Merch and More

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Backed by Big Investors

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More Than Just Fame

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