Stars Go Crazy for Koalas!

From Oprah to Kim Kardashian, celebs love cuddling with marsupials
By People Staff
Updated January 24, 2011 05:00 AM

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OPRAH WINFREY

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Something about clinging to the talk show host reminded this koala of being a joey on his mother’s back.

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KIM KARDASHIAN

The reality star, meanwhile, took comfort in being the one to clutch onto her furry buddy.

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LADY GAGA

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The pop star met a different kind of “little monster” when she snuggled up to this marsupial.

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NICOLE RICHIE

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It wasn’t the elephant she’d always dreamed of having at her wedding, but Richie still fell for this koala. “I think I’m in love,” she said.

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ANDY RODDICK

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The tennis star had a first with this koala cuddle. “I’ve never held a koala, so I was a little scared at first,” he said at the time.

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BROOKLYN DECKER

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His model and actress wife, however, had a slightly less frightened time with her koala pal.

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NICKY HILTON

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The heiress couldn’t catch a hug while visiting with this sleepy koala –but there was still room for a picture.

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