You might think Mikey Madison is too serious an actor to take part in Dogue, Vogue’s summer feature that turns celebrity dogs into cover stars. And who could blame you—she has an Academy Award, after all. But you’d be mistaken! (Proof: her publicist’s email response to the pitch: “MOST EXCITING NEWS!!! We’ve been talking about this goal for the last year.”)
Madison is a proud mom to three Chihuahuas: Peaches, an 11-month-old long-haired Chihuahua; Birdie, also 11 months, a short-haired Chihuahua; and Jam, a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix she rescued from Shay’s Strays Animal Rescue. “They’re not biological siblings, but they’re my adopted kids,” Madison explains over the phone from Los Angeles. “So they’re siblings.” The three have distinct personalities. Madison calls the calm Peaches and Birdie “basically rodents,” while lively Jam is “borderline human.”
On a recent overcast morning in Madison’s Los Angeles backyard, Jam tore into a stray conifer, scattering seeds everywhere. (Birdie inspected the mess and delicately picked up a seed for herself.) “If you opened his belly, it would be full of pine cones,” Madison says of Jam. Though the actor is used to cover shoots herself, this time it’s the dogs’ turn to star in their Dogue cover. “I am a very proud stage mom,” she says.
Photographed by Tracy Nguyen
Madison happily got her hands dirty for the shoot, wrangling the dogs for a group photo, lifting them like baby Simba, and dressing them in tiny hats. She came well-prepared in the wardrobe department: a pink cowboy hat for Peaches, a green cap with a crochet toadstool for Birdie, and for her “problem child” Jam, a red knit strawberry cap with ear holes. Let’s be honest—wearing a silly hat might feel emasculating. Madison tries to reassure Jam: “I’m an alpha,” she chirps in a high voice to the Chihuahua curled in her arms.
“I’ll sing to them in this Southern voice. It’s horrible. It definitely rots my brain, but I can’t stop it.” —Mikey Madison
Madison first caught Dogue’s attention during awards season, when she arrived on the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in head-to-toe Jonathan Anderson Loewe, led by Jam in a Burberry harness, his eyes gleaming with mischief. That same evening, she was photographed walking Jam in a burgundy velvet Mugler dress and strappy pewter heels.
Less than a month after her Oscar win, Madison was spotted in New York dressed like a 2000s starlet in a teal Chloé coat, holding Peaches in one hand and a coffee cup (not much smaller than the dog) in the other. The next day, Birdie joined in, with a tiny pup in each hand.
While Peaches and Birdie are seasoned travelers (“They’ve been to New York multiple times, all over Europe”), Jam stays in Los Angeles due to some—ahem—behavioral issues. Or, as Madison puts it, he’s “a bit more of a menace.” All three dogs share one bad habit—barking at men—but Jam is especially humbling: even Oscar winners aren’t exempt from cleaning up poop from the carpet.
Still, one look at these Chihuahuas—especially in their playful hats—is enough to melt the coldest heart. “I am obsessed with them, and everyone who meets my dogs becomes obsessed too,” Madison says. We agree!
Below, Mikey Madison answers the Dogue questionnaire.
What are your dogs’ best qualities?
Peaches is very serene most of the time. She doesn’t really like to play—she just wants to chill in someone’s lap. I can’t say she ever had a puppy phase.
Birdie is very genuine. When she wakes up in the morning, she’s just so happy to be alive. Every emotion she feels comes out…She is completely pure, and it’s just so endearing. I can’t say the same for Jam—he’s a bit of a menace, but his best quality is how snuggly he is. He’ll get under the covers and stay there all day. It’s the best when I’m having a cozy day or I’m sick; he’s right there with me.
Who would voice your dogs in a movie?
Carol Kane would voice Birdie. He’s not here anymore, but Andy Kaufman as Latka from Taxi would voice Jam, and Michelle Yeoh would voice Peaches.
Do you use a special voice to talk to your dogs?
I do. It’s high-pitched and sometimes has a Southern twang—I don’t know why, since I’m from Los Angeles—or I’ll sing to them in that Southern voice. It’s horrible. It definitely rots my brain, but I can’t stop.
What are your dogs’ weirdest nicknames, and how did you come up with them?
I call Jam “Bubba.” I call them all “Bug,” but I mostly call Birdie “Bug” because she’s only two and a half pounds, so she’s just a little bug running around the house.
Where is one place you wish you could take your dogs?
I take Peaches and Birdie pretty much everywhere. They’ve been to New York multiple times and all over Europe. I haven’t traveled with Jam yet. I wish I could, but he has some behavioral issues, so I don’t think he’s ready. But one day.
Where is the strangest place you’ve taken your dogs?
Airplane bathrooms.
If you could tell your dogs one thing, what would it be?
I’d tell Jam he needs to poop outside—the carpet is not an option anymore. He’s too old for that; it’s not okay. I want him to know I love him no matter what, but he needs to figure it out. I’d tell Peaches and Birdie they’re perfect, but I’d tell Birdie to stop barking at men. It’s bad. She really doesn’t like my twin brother—for no reason at all! He stayed with me in London for a week, and she barked at him every time he stood up. It was exhausting.
What is the most human thing your dogs do?
Jam is borderline human. He’s extremely neurotic and has so many worries. He has these really human eyes and side-eyes me all day, which is uncomfortable. Peaches and Birdie have no human traits at all—they’re basically rodents.
What is the most dog thing your dogs do?
They all bark at men.
What are their full names?
Jam is Larrabe Strawberry Jam, but I just call him Jammy, Jambo, Jamachon, Jambarino. Peaches is just Peaches—I call her Peachy Mama. Sometimes I call her Muffin Mouse because I was going to name her Muffin. Birdie is just Bird or Birdster.
Astrological sign?
Jam is an Aries because the rescue said he was born on the same day as me. Peaches and Birdie are August babies, so they’re Leos or Virgos.
Favorite toy?
Peaches and Birdie love to steal socks—they’re not really toy girls. Jam loves toys. He steals everything: cardboard, plastic, silk. He likes tearing paper into little pieces. He has literally a hundred toys, but he prefers trash. He loves important documents or a leather shoe.
Favorite meal?
They all love chicken, and Jam likes a couple of pieces of fresh popcorn now and then. He loves blueberries.
Worst habit?
Well, Jam can’t seem to get a handle on going number two outside. I keep telling him it’s simple, but he’s so neurotic—he feels like he needs to do it in the privacy of his own home. Peach’s worst habit is scratching at my legs when she wants something. Birdie is a whiner—if I’m not holding her all the time, she whines.
Strangest habit?
Birdie loves to lick me. Jam has way too many weird habits—it all adds to his charm, but there are too many to name. Peaches doesn’t really have any bad habits; she’s kind of perfect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about Mikey Madison and her chihuahuas designed to sound natural and provide clear direct answers
General Beginner Questions
Q Who is Mikey Madison
A Mikey Madison is an American actress best known for her roles in films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and the TV series Better Things
Q What are the names of Mikey Madisons chihuahuas
A Her chihuahuas are named Peaches Birdie and Jam
Q What does proud stage mom mean in this context
A Its a playful way of saying she loves to show off her dogs post pictures and videos of them on social media and treat them like her little furry celebrities
Q Where can I see pictures of her dogs
A The best place is on her official Instagram account where she frequently posts about them
Advanced Fan Questions
Q Does Mikey Madison have a favorite chihuahua
A While she loves them all equally she often jokes about their different personalities in her posts making it seem like they all have a special place for different reasons
Q Has she ever brought her dogs to a film set or red carpet event
A Theres no public record of them on a red carpet but she has shared behindthescenes content from her life which likely includes them at home when shes not filming
Q Are Peaches Birdie and Jam from the same litter
A This information hasnt been publicly shared They appear to be different ages so they likely joined her family at different times
Q What kind of content does she post about them
A She posts typical dog mom content cute photos videos of them playing or cuddling and funny snapshots of their daily lives often with humorous captions
Practical HowTo Questions
Q How does she manage having three small dogs
A While she doesnt give specific advice managing multiple dogs generally involves a consistent routine for feeding walking and providing individual attention to each one
Q What are some common challenges of having chihuahuas
A Common challenges can include potential fragility due to their small size