The Easter Bunny may steal the spotlight around this time of year, but it’s worth noting he’s just one of an elite group of super celebs with big furry ears. From battery-operated bunnies who were big in the ’80s to big enduring screen stars like Roger and Bugs, we present a who’s who of rock star rabbits.

Photo: Wikipedia 

Peter Rabbit
Created by English author and illustrator Beatrix Potter in 1902, this sweet and studious hare is still a kiddie favorite despite being more than 100 years old.

Photo: Disney

Thumper
He’s the cutest supporting character in the woods and Bambi’s bestie.

Photo: Amazon

Pat the Bunny 
Pat has been baby’s first bunny since 1940, when it was first released in 1940. The touch-and-feel book should be on every parents’ baby shower gift list.

Photo: Wikipedia

The White Rabbit 
This perpetually late and always running rabbit is just one of the magical and memorable characters from Alice in Wonderland.

Photo clip: Disney

Br’er Rabbit
This country bunny became a celeb when he starred in Walt Disney’s 1946 film, Song of the South.


Photo: Wikipedia

The Energizer Bunny
This shade-sporting bunny ruled the commercial break throughout the 80s and 90s. HE just kept going and going and going and going…

Photo: Wikipedia

The Velveteen Rabbit 
It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit and his desire to become real, through the love of his owner. The book was first published in 1922, making him the world’s oldest stuffy.

Photo: IMDB

Roger Rabbit
Roger Rabbit hit the big screen back 1988 with the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, starring alongside humans celebs and one sexy, redheaded toon.

Photo: Wikipedia

Bugs Bunny 
This mega movie star actually has his own star on the Hollywood walk of fame. the Bugs brand includes TV series, musical recordings, comic books, video games, award shows, amusement park rides, commercials, and of course, movies—he has also appeared in more films than any other cartoon character.

What are your favorite celeb bunnies? Let us know in the comments below! 

—Erin Feher

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