A woman kisses a person dressed as Hello Kitty while taking portrait photos at a portrait studio authorized by the popular cartoon cat's parent company Sanrio Co Ltd. in Shanghai, February 18, 2009.

Hello Kitty received a celebrity’s welcome Friday as the Sanrio character’s first branded namesake cafe in Northern ...

Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that created Hello Kitty in 1974, said the iconic character is 'not a cat,' but rather a 'little girl.' U.S. Politics Sports Entertainment Life Money ...

On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all — she's a little girl.

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.

Sanrio is celebrating 50 years of the iconic Japanese character Hello Kitty. But, despite her name, Hello Kitty is not actually a cat. She's a girl.

Hello Kitty creators reveal she's NOT actually a cat - 50 years after the cult character was created. The revelation has been met with outrage - and those online refuse to believe it ...

Fans can expect Hello Kitty and Friends themed treats, beverages and merch, a meet and greet with Hello Kitty, and a special gift for the first 50 guests at Friday's grand opening at 11 a.m.