The 14 Most Famous Monkeys - Next Luxury

Who doesn’t love monkeys? These primates are close cousins to humans and have been on earth as long as the sun has been shining. While the majority live in jungles around the world and the rest in zoos, a few of these fascinating creatures have also made their presence felt in pop culture. Throughout the decades many of these famous monkeys have made their mark on the big screen or become internet memes.After Albert II became the first monkey in space, these lovable primates have been the focus of movies, TV shows, books, and other mediums. To celebrate these tree-dwelling simians, we have compiled a list of the most famous monkeys of all time. Some of these are real-life monkeys, while others are animated creations that are well known by the public. We are also cheating a little by including some famous monkeys that arent actually monkeys. Chimps, apes, and gorillas all get a look in as we use the term ‘monkey’ very loosely.With that said, here are the 14 most famous monkeys in modern...