She’s one of his smallest heroines in terms of size, but certainly not in terms of charisma. As a 13-year-old witch, Kiki must complete her apprenticeship far from her family—but she brings a friend along. Kiki can count on the most charming (if sarcastic) of companions: her black cat, named Jiji. Rest assured, his presence is a good omen for our witch apprentice!
Salem in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996)
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Salem was Sabrina’s faithful sidekick, teacher, and occasional menace in this iconic show from the ’90s. Years later, when streaming giant Netflix reinvents the story of the beloved witch in The New Adventures of Sabrina (2019), the Salem figure is still present, much to our delight.
Fat Louie in The Princess Diaries (2001)
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This modern fairy tale finds Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldo, known simply as Mia, in the throes of coming-of-age—which of course, includes having a pet named Fat Louie. When Mia learns she’s the heiress to the throne of a small kingdom ruled by her late father, Genovia, Fat Louie is one of the only things in her life that doesn’t change.
