Beth Joy & Bella Starlet

Beth Joy Knutsen

Beth Joy, 32
Bella's Acting Manager

Beth Joy graduated with honors from Columbia College in Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Music, Theatre and Dance. She currently works as Bella Starlet’s “Stage Mom/Manager.” She has devoted her life to promoting her dog’s professional career (she has a tattoo of Bella Starlet on her leg). In addition, she is a freelance writer, animal publicist and animal event planner. Beth Joy is a former Elaine (character from “Seinfeld”) impersonator.

Beth Joy describes herself as eclectic, witty and charismatically creative. She and Bella Starlet enjoy bike riding, swimming and running on the cranberry bogs of Cape Cod. In 2006, Bella Starlet’s “Howl-O-Ween” float made “pawstory” as the first-ever dog float for New York City’s Village Halloween Parade (they got to open for Kiss). They continue to participate every year to promote animal advocacy and adoption. Beth Joy hosts yearly “Barkday Pawties” for Bella Starlet themed “Celebrate the Starlet” for Bella Starlet’s birthdays where all guests receive her real PAWtograph in a silver charm. Beth Joy’s motto is “Age is just a number, bliss equals youth.” and “No rain, no rainbows!”

Beth Joy currently resides in New York City with her husband, Steve. They have five additional dogs and cats (Beatie, Olive, Oscar, Riff and Amber). Her birth date is October 6, 1975.

BELLA STARLET

Bella Starlet is a fabulous 10 year-young mutt who sometimes goes by the nicknames “Bella Bear,” “Cuddle Muffin,” “Puppy Monkey,” “Care Bear” and “Baby Girl.” She is proficient in both English and French commands. She enjoys prancing down red carpets where she impresses the paparazzi with her jump-turns. She loves going to the salon to get her hair beaded and braided. Her daily routine always begins with Doga. She enjoys downtime on her customized, monogrammed couch.

Bella Starlet is definitely a city dog who is often dressed in costume (she has customized outfits, including her Marilyn Monroe dress and Statue of Liberty costume). Bella Starlet is a professional dog actress, having done commercials (including a Superbowl ad for Dr. Pepper and promos for HBO and Bravo), feature films and magazine covers. Her independent film, “CasaBella,” was picked up by two film festivals that were held last summer. She also writes a column for City Pet Guide titled “Life of A Celebupup” and New York Tails’ “Tails About Town.”

STATS ON BELLA STARLET:
Age: 10
Breed: Mutt (Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Shih-Tzu and Pomeranian)
Weight: 15 pounds
Color markings: blonde with strawberry and silver highlights
Favorite toy: binky cookie ball
Favorite food: yoghund, green beans, pineapple, broccoli, watermelon and bananas
Best tricks: sit up, beg, jump-turn, hop and wave, Hi-Five

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