Diane Warren Adopts Wilbur, the Runaway Pig Who Turned West Hollywood Into a Viral Curiosity and Won a New Home With the Oscar-Winning Songwriter
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Diane Warren has adopted Wilbur, the pig that drew attention online after it was spotted running through West Hollywood streets. The unexpected street scene quickly made the animal a local talking point before Warren stepped in with a new home.
The songwriter’s decision gives the pig a more settled future after its brief burst of viral fame. NBC4 reported that the adoption happened after Wilbur’s appearance in the neighborhood turned into a widely shared moment.
How the runaway pig became a neighborhood story
Wilbur’s runaway dash through West Hollywood is the kind of sight that stops traffic and starts phones recording. The pig’s movements through the city streets were unusual enough to turn a simple animal sighting into a story people were eager to share.
That online attention is what helped push Wilbur into the spotlight beyond the immediate neighborhood. Instead of remaining just another loose-animal sighting, the pig became a memorable viral character, with Warren’s adoption giving the story a clear and affectionate ending.
Why Diane Warren’s role stood out to fans
Warren is one of the best-known songwriters in American pop and film music, so her involvement added an extra layer of surprise to an already odd local tale. For fans, the image of an Oscar-winning hitmaker taking in a runaway pig is exactly the kind of offbeat twist that feels tailor-made for the internet.
The adoption also gives Wilbur a direct connection to one of the more recognizable names in entertainment. Rather than fading after a few viral posts, the pig’s story now has a human anchor and a home with a celebrity whose name carries real weight in music circles.
What happens next for Wilbur
Wilbur’s next chapter is no longer about racing through city streets. With Warren as the pig’s new owner, the animal now has a stable place to live after the attention that followed the West Hollywood sighting.
NBC4 said Robert Kovacik reported the story for the station’s Aug. 20, 2026, 6 p.m. newscast. For viewers, the appeal is simple: a strange local moment, a viral animal, and a celebrity adoption that turns a fleeting headline into a feel-good ending.
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