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You won't believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

Celebrities and their unbreakable bonds: Stars who are friends in real life

By Salima Bhutto |
You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life
You won't believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

Many Hollywood celebrities, including actors and singers, have transitioned from on-screen chemistry to off-screen BFFs. 

Many stars, who are industry's biggest names, have formed unbreakable bonds, becoming friends either by working together in a project or even before that.

From Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire to Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and George Clooney and Brad Pitt, many Hollywood's A-listers are really close behind the camera.

So, get ready to see the list of Hollywood stars who are best friends in real life as well:

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

Rachel and Monica from Friends are indeed good friends in real life as well! They have maintained a close relationship over the years and often expressed admiration and support for each other on social media platforms.

Moreover, they along with another costar Lisa Kudrow have been spotted together at various events.

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

Gomez and Swift have been best friends for over 16 years; they met in 2008.

While talking about their friendship, the Love You Like Love Song singer said that the pair went on to become “best friends” as they “bonded over the breakup, as girls do.”

“And then we just stuck around for all the ups and downs that came after and here we are now 16 years later,” Gomez added.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

The Chasing Amy costars are longtime childhood friends!

The duo, apart from collaborating on several projects, grew up together in Boston, Massachusetts, and have known each other since childhood when Damon was 10 and Affleck was 8.

Their friendship has translated into a successful professional partnership, with collaborations like Good Will Hunting and Air.

Interestingly, Good Will Hunting earned them an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

DiCaprio and Maguire have a long-standing friendship that began in their early teens with the duo meeting at auditions in the late 1980s.

The duo, appeared together in 1993’s This Boy's Life, have maintained a close bond ever since for over 30 years.

DiCaprio is even close to Maguire's children, Ruby and Otis, and has been referred to as "Uncle Leo".

Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

The duo has been friends for over three decades, when Barrymore was 14 and Diaz was 16.

Barrymore has described Diaz as her "sister," emphasising the depth of their relationship.

The Charlie's Angels costars prioritise quality time together, often spending hours cooking, shopping, and gossiping.

Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

No no! Stone and Lawrence are more than just Hollywood fellows - they're genuinely close friends.

The duo’s Their friendship began in the early 2010s after the La La Land actress reached out to the Hunger Games actress via text message and then there was no turning back.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

The Wolfs costars have a close friendship that has spanned decades and numerous movie collaborations. 

Their bond is often described as a bromance, and has been evident both on and off-screen, particularly during challenging times like Pitt's divorce with Angelina Jolie.

They initially starred together in the Ocean Eleven's movie franchise, which further strengthened their friendship.

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

Winslet and DiCaprio are indeed close friends; they met in the 1990s while filming Titanic and instantly clicked.

Since then, they've supported each other with attending premieres, award shows, and other events to cheer each other on.

The Inception actor even walked the Avatar actress down the aisle at her wedding to Edward Abel Smith in 2012.

He gifted her a friendship ring after filming Revolutionary Road, and her children even refer to her Titanic costar as "Uncle Leo".

Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

Cruz and Hayek have been friends for over three decades, with their bond growing stronger after working together on the 2006’s Bandidas.

They've maintained a close relationship despite their busy careers and personal challenges.

Cruz even described their friendship as "like a sister" where they can share everything and trust each other deeply.

Lorde and Cazzie David

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

The singer and the actress have been best friends for quite a while after meeting online.

In a 2020 feature for Interview Magazine, the two said they talk "every day."

"Now I feel like I'm a part of your family," Lorde said to David, adding, "We spend our summers together."

Miley Cyrus and Kelly Osbourne

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

These two singers got close on the set of their movie So Undercover.

Osbourne doesn't agree with everything the singer does but she's proud of her no matter what.

"I'm proud of her because whether you agree with what she does or not, she stands by her guns and she's not fake," the former "Fashion Police" co-host said to HuffPost Live.

Emma Stone and Taylor Swift

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

The two stars have known each other since they were in their late teens, and their friendship has only blossomed since then.

"She's so great!" Stone told MTV News back in 2010 when asked about Swift. "We're very different, but she has such a sick sense of humor. Nobody knows that."

The latest indication of how close they are came in the liner notes for Swift's album, The Tortured Poets Department. "Emily Jean Stone" is credited with providing "oddities" to the track "Florida!!!"

P.S. That's Emma Stone's real name.

Adam Sandler and Timothée Chalamet

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

The two always try to meet up and play some pickup basketball whenever they are in New York City.

Andrew Garfield and Jamie Dornan

You wont believe THESE Hollywood stars are BFFs in real life

Last but not the least and yes, most surprising! Garfield and Dornan have been friends for over 17 years.

Back in 2008, Andrew Garfield and Jamie Dornan were just two aspiring actors sharing a home in L.A. with future stars like Eddie Redmayne, Robert Pattinson, and Charlie Cox.

While talking about Garfield, the Fifty Shades Of Grey actor told PEOPLE in 2022, “I'm so proud of him. He's an unbelievable actor and he proves it time and time again. So, I'm so thankful to have friendships like that, that have gone on for so long and to be able to support each other.”