Here Are 4 Fun Facts About Phoebe Bridgers’ Pug Maxine, the Real Star of 'Lost Weekend'

If you are a slightly sad millennial like me, I know you’ve been listening to Phoebe Bridgers' new album, Lost Weekend, on repeat. And if you are a dog-lover, like me, I know you noticed there are some canine backing vocals in the record’s final track, "Lost Weekend (Reprise).” And who is that lovely vocalist? No other than Bridgers’ adorable pug named Maxime. 

Here are some fun facts about the sweet girl to make you smile when you’re ready to take a break from crying to Bridgers' long-awaited album. 

Maxine is a Rescue Dog 

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In a 2023 interview alongside Paul McCartney, Bridgers revealed that she adopted Maxine from a rescue. 

“I had been looking for a rescue puppy pug, for years. And finally, one fell into my lap recently,” said the 32-year-old singer while showing the dog to McCartney. 

She’s Not a Beatles Fan 

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During said interview, Bridger joked that her dog wasn’t impressed with being introduced to McCartney, despite his status as a musical legend. 

“She doesn’t care about the Beatles. She’s like, ‘Who’s that?’” quipped Bridger.

Maxine Made Her Stage Debut in 2023

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While the Lost Weekend may be Maxine’s vocal debut, she’s no stranger to the stage. Bridgers brought out the pup during a 2023 performance with her band, Boygenius. 

Maxine is Seemingly Named After Bridgers’ First Pug 

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Before Maxine came into Bridgers’ life, she had a pug named Max, who unfortunately died when he was 16 in 2019.