Celebrity Best Friends: On & Off The Big Screen

We often see a lot of very well known celebrities mingle, do charity, shop, read online tabloids, have fun – but the question, “of are they actually friends?” or are they doing what they do best? Acting. But truth of the matter, there are a lot of Hollywood celebrities who happen to have an incredibly famous best friend. In addition to their combined beauty, fame, and power, they also have developed an amazing (real) friendship, not one you can find online or from online dating. These 40 gorgeous power couples make “best friends” look damn good!

Matt Damon & Ben Affleck

Good Will Hunting producers and stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are more then just best friends, they’ve seen each other in diapers. The dynamic duo met in third grade. As cute as they are now, picture how precious they were back then!

Chris Hemsworth & Tom Hiddleston

What’s one without the other? This phrase could not be more accurate for Hemsworth and Hiddleston, an inseparable pair since 2009. The Hollywood hunks even admitted that their “bromance” for one another is intense. Was there ever any doubt they’d be on this list? Didn’t think so!

Leonardo DiCaprio & Tobey Maguire

No strangers here. Toby and Leon have been best buds for more then 25 years. No they did not meet for the first time during the 2013 hit film The Great Gatsby. These two go way back!

Eva Longoria & Victoria Beckham

Eva and Victoria’s friendship is irreplaceable and special. The two beauties have been best friends since 2007. Throughout their friendship they have shared endless memories, countless laughs, and some heartaches. A best friend is someone who stands by your side, and also designs your wedding dress, for your big day.

Justin Timberlake & Jimmy Fallon

If Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon don’t define the ultimate best friends, then I really don’t know what does. These two (thankfully) met at the beginning of 2000 on the set of SNL performing in a skit together. The hilarious duo continues to make fans roll-on-the-floor crying of laughter just through their presence. It’s hard not to wish you were part of their clan.

Johnny Depp & Tim Burton

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, lifelong friends that need little to no explanation. We’ve all seen their genius collaborations and artistic masterpieces on the big screen. Friend for over two decades, and boy are we happy that they met.

Mario Lopez & Eva Longoria

From shopping, to dining, to spending money (anyway they can) Mario and Eva are quite dangerous best friends. But these two go way past the friend zone and enter the family zone. They love each other’s presence so much that Mario has invited Eva to co-host his show Extra with him many times.

Oprah Winfrey & Gayle King

Gayle and Oprah met back in 1976 while working on a local TV station in Baltimore. Fast forward 35 years and you’ll see that nothing has changed – still smiling, happy, and the best of friends.

Kim Kardashian & Jonathan Cheban

When an accident turns into a friendship, a best friendship. This is the story behind Jonathon Cheban and Kim Kardashian. While both were at a birthday dinner, Cheban accidentally sat next to Ms. Kardashian. Whether that was an accident or not, these two have been besties for over 9 years.

Reese Witherspoon & Kate Winslet

So Kate, new in the neighborhood, walks over to Reese’s house, rings her doorbell, introduces herself, and the rest is history. Classic, elegant, lovely, and wholehearted, these two Hollywood actresses win for the most adorable and cute best friend story.

Taylor Swift & Her Squad

Quite possibly the prettiest group of best friends, right? It’s almost as if Taylor chose famous models to be apart of her squad. #squadgoals.

Robert Downey Jr. & Jude Law

What happens when you cast two of the best performing actors in Hollywood for the Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows movie? You get a close bromance aka Robet Downey Dr. & Jude Law. They can thank Guy Ritchie, the director of the film, for their close friendship.

Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber

Ariana and Justin began spending a lot of quality time together, as they happen to share the same music manager. Their support for one another’s music is definitely something to be cherished – they wouldn’t be the artist they are today if it wasn’t for their support and friendship.

Kendall Jenner & Cara Delingne

Ever since they walked down the catwalk together in 2014, these youthful, gorgeous, and trendy models are attached at the hip. Wherever one goes, the other follows – it’s hard to find a picture where they are not hugging or smiling together.

Rhianna & Katy Perry

It surprisingly wasn’t music that brought these two together, but it was a purse. Ever since their immediate purse bonding session in 2009, these two world famous pop singers have remained tight, helping each other out through both good and bad relationships.

Kendall Jenner & Gigi Hadid

When you become a breakthrough model in the same year as one of your extended family members, it only makes sense that you’ll end up besties. While their friendship is somewhat recent, Gigi and Kendall look and act like they’re old childhood pals.

Harry Styles & Zach Braff

The moment Zach Braff promised to wine and dine Harry Styles is the moment their bromance started. The tweet was sent out as a thank you for bringing him more followers. The magic of one tweet, creating such a nice friendship.

Jay Z & Kanye West

The phrase “brothers from another mother” was possibly formed by “brothers” Jay Z and Kanye West. After recording “This Can’t Be Life”, a song produced by Kanye over a decade ago, the two become best friends very fast both online and offline.

Julianna Hough & Nina Dobrev

From cooking, to dancing, sing-a-longs, sharing photo shoots, and much more Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough are the definition of #besties.

Brad Pitt & George Clooney

Brad Pitt and George Clooney have become lifelong best friends ever since playing dedicated pals in Ocean’s series. In addition to a guaranteed box-office hit, Brad and George are known for playing pranks on each other during a set, as well as being dashingly handsome. When the two stand next to each other it’s hard not to smile.

Natalie Portman & Rashida Jones

From graduating from Harvard to taking over Hollywood, Natalie and Rashida are the definition of brains and beauty. With a long list of common interests, it’s hard for these two to not be best friends. Hanging out with them would be fun and enlightening, as they’re both full of life, passionate about their career, and have a cultural background.

Matt Damon & Jimmy Kimmel

Hands down the best “faux frenemies” to hit the red carpet. Unlike most best friends, Matt and Jimmy (for whatever reason) keep their best friendship on the down low. Between their continuous prank wars and entertaining shenanigans their friendship is cool and normal – nothing to fancy. Just friends being friends.

Nicole Kidman & Naomi Watts

Both from The Land Down Under, Nicole and Naomi have been best friends forever. They met for the first time at a bikini audition in Australia. And since the audition these lovely Aussie actresses have experienced life, Hollywood, and infinite laughs together.

Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez

You’re probably thinking, “wait didn’t we just see them with a different best friend?” And yes you did, but who said you can’t have more then one best friend? Taylor and Selena quickly bonded as they shared a love interest – the Jonas Brothers. No not the same one. Swift and Gomez are close like sisters.

Ellen DeGeneres & Jennifer Aniston

Even though Aniston has appeared on the Ellen show numerous time, Ellen and Jennifer hang out in other places besides Ellen’s studio. The two frequently wine and dine, casually hang out, and celebrate (almost all) birthdays together. The number of laughs they’ve shared together has got to be endless.

John Hamm & Paul Rudd

John Hamm and Paull Rudd are an epic, handsome, powerful, and successful duo. Here’s how well these two know each other: back in their childhood days they pursued the same girl. Until this day Hamm and Rudd remain good friends.

Lea Michele & Jonathan Groff

Lea and Jonathan met on Broadway, performing in various shows together. When Lea was cast in Glee , she of course helped her bestie Jonathan get a recurring role in the FOX series. Like two peas in a pod, these two do pretty much everything together.

Ellen DeGeneres & Oprah Winfrey

The most iconic, successful, and kind neighbors in Los Angeles. Apart from being just friends, Ellen and Oprah often walk over to each other’s mansions just to say hello. How nice! Oprah Winfrey’s first appearance on the Ellen Show was one of the most historical episodes to air this day.

Courtney Cox & Jennifer Aniston

Courtney Cox and Jenifer Aniston have been besties since day one of NBC’s #1 hit series Friends, and that was over 20 years ago. Through the good times and bad (very bad), Jennifer and Courtney always have had and will always have each others backs. Not to mention their frequent exotic vacations together.

Salma Hayek Pinault & Penelope Cruz

Apart from starring together in the 2006 film Bandidas, Salma and Penelope have been BFFs for 20+ years. Their relationship is so special and unique that they even celebrated their gorgeous friendship this year. These Spanish beauties are buenos amigas (good friends).

Jennifer Lawrence & Aziz Ansari

When Chris Pratt introduces two of his most hilarious friends to each other, you get best buds Jennifer Lawrence & Aziz Ansari. There isn’t one photograph of them not cracking up or just doing silly things together.

Charlize Theron & Kristen Stewart

“I really, I really, really love that girl. I love that girl, like, I would jump off a building for that girl. She’s amazing, she’s amazing,” said Charlize about best friend Kristen Stewart. The two met on the set of Snow White and the Huntsman., playing two very different roles. But as the saying goes, “opposites attract.”

Drew Barrymore & Cameron Diaz

Drew Barrymore & Cameron Diaz met as teenagers in Los Angeles. Their goofy personalities and their role as two of the three Charlie’s Angels have allowed the two to build a strong bond and become attached at the hip. When you hear the name Cameron Diaz, automatically Drew Barrymore’s name follows.

Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly

Funnymen Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are just very good friends, nothing more then that. While these two brilliant comedians tend to take many astonishing photos in public, displaying intense (and close) affection, many people think of them as more then friends (you know what we mean). And the trending picture of them kissing at a Lakers game, simply for fun and most likely to get the exact reaction they got. You never know what stunts these two will pull.

Gwyneth Paltrow & Beyoncé Knowles

Gwyneth and Beyoncé – you don’t get a more fierce, honest, or famous friendship than that. Beyoncé once told Gwyneth that she hoped to be just like her one day and in return Gwyneth said, “I believe that there was no one more artistically gifted on the planet than Beyoncé.” When two friends mutually compliment each other in the utmost respect, you know that they’ll be friends forever.

Usher & Justin Bieber

Justin was not born famous, he (just like us regular folks) started from the bottom and worked his way up the ladder. But Justin’s timing of when he hit stardom and was looking for a record label was pretty perfect, perfect enough to have Usher sign him on. Justin and Usher have performed, singed, and danced together several times. The two have remained friends and have even done many collaborations together.

Kate Winslet & Leonardo DiCaprio

Leo and Kate or better known as Jack and Rose from the infamous 1997 award-winning film Titanic. As maybe one of the greatest love stories to never happen, Leo and Kate were the perfect best of friends. Through the ups and downs of fame and Hollywood, Leo and Kate have been in each other’s lives through it all.

Chrissy Teigen & Kim Kardashian West

The story behind Chrissy and Kim’s friendship is fairly simple. The two fashionistas met at an event back in 2008 and immediately hit it off. That one encounter turned into a good friendship. The two even started a book club together.

Jessica Biel & Jennifer Garner

As much as Jessica and Jennifer look and act like they’ve been forever friends the only met in 2010 on the set of the film Valentine’s Day. And ever since, the gorgeous brunette pair has been there for each other during the happiest and saddest of times.

David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay

David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay aka invasion of the Brits! It’s very rare that you’ll see one without the other – they practically go everywhere and do everything together. The two English men are like brothers and spend a lot of time with their respective families.

Amy Poehler & Tina Fey

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler – probably the two funniest and most fun to hang out with best friends in Hollywood. These two former SNL comedians go back way, starting their friend over 20 years agao. In 1993 their funny personalities collided, meeting for the first time at an improve theater in Chicago.