But what many fans do not realize is that Hello Kitty was once paired with a boyfriend. And it did not go as planned. Meet Dear Daniel, the cat boy who was supposed to be Hello Kitty’s perfect ...

Another lesser-known member of Hello Kitty’s life? Her boyfriend Daniel Starr. Indeed, Hello Kitty—who is a perpetual third grader—has had a boyfriend since 1999 when he was first introduced ...

“Hello Kitty is not a cat,” Jill Koch, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand Management at Sanrio, told the “Today” show Thursday ahead of the brand’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

On Thursday, July 18, Sanrio — the developers of Hello Kitty — confirmed that the beloved character is not a cat during an appearance on the 'Today' show.

Fans of Hello Kitty have voiced their concerns about the recent news, with many not accepting Koch's explanation. An X user named Carmen shared a post on Friday saying, "Hello Kitty is a cat in my ...

Hello Kitty turned 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national ...

Hello Kitty is saying hello to 50 on Friday and celebrating with her global fan club. Across the world, fans of the iconic cartoon brand are commemorating the golden anniversary with special pop ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national ...