Multiple reports state that fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld left about $1.5 million to his cat, Choupette, as part of his estate planning. Coverage says Choupette was previously associated with a high-spending lifestyle, including references to private jets and a personal chef during Lagerfeld’s lifetime. However, later reporting suggests Choupette is now facing financial or living-arrangement changes and is living with Lagerfeld’s former housekeeper. The reports do not provide extensive supporting documentation in the provided excerpts, including details on how the funds are managed, what amount remains available, or the specific reasons for the change in circumstances. The articles frame the situation as a question about why a beneficiary set to receive substantial funds might end up in a different arrangement afterward. Overall, the information centers on the claimed bequest amount, Choupette’s status as a named beneficiary, and a shift in her reported living circumstances following Lagerfeld’s death.