Even for an ordinary person, finding a real buddy is difficult, let alone for a Hollywood celebrity. It's a tricky environment where celebrities are confused about true friends, especially when they're attempting to promote a new project they're working on together.
Although celebrity friendships are not as closely watched as celebrity partnerships, the paparazzi frequently observe them. It's difficult to build true friendships with other celebrities when the tabloids speculate about whether or not they'll clash or find a new BFF.
There are plenty of superstar buddies that make it work, even a couple you probably didn't realize were friends from the beginning!
We've compiled a list of celebrities whose friendships have stood the test of time and are still going strong. So keep on scrolling to see our collection and let us know your opinion in the comments section below!
#1 Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid
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Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid have been pals since they were adolescents, not just on the runway. Jenner and Hadid were neighbors in Los Angeles and are commemorating ten years of friendship this year. In 2021, the two were seen holding hands at the Met Gala.
#2 Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese
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Our list's clear winners appear to be Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese, whose relationship spans more than 50 years! They began working closely together in 1973, but they've known each other since they were 16 years old. "I consider myself very lucky to have that long of a relationship with him," De Niro adds.
#3 Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin
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Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda's sisterhood has lasted more than 40 years, making them one of Hollywood's longest-running friendships. To this day, the buddies not only work together but also participate in social activities and attend red carpet events.
#4 Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson
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Since 2010, Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson, two stars of the program Pretty Little Liars, have been the definition of "best friends forever." Even though the show finished in 2017, the two continue to upload footage of themselves having fun together.
#5 Tom Holland and Zendaya
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On the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017, Tom Holland and Zendaya became fast friends. "Literally one of my best pals," Zendaya previously told Holland. Their tight relationship, however, soon led to love sentiments, and the two began dating this year.
#6 Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz
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Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz's relationship began on the set of Charlie's Angels 18 years ago. "We've endured birth, life, death, marriage, divorce — highs and lows, job, boyfriends, friends, travel — there is nothing we haven't done together," Barrymore said, demonstrating that true friendship in Hollywood exists.
#7 Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson
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In 1999, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson co-starred in the comedic picture EDtv. They've been longstanding friends since then, with a bond that spans more than 20 years. Every year, the two plan "friendship excursions" where they spend time together.
#8 Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds
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Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds met and became friends while filming X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009. The media has dubbed the pair "frenemies" since they are constantly making jokes and pulling pranks on one other. Reynolds, for example, shared a video of himself wearing amusing socks with Hugh Jackman's face on them.
#9 Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder
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After appearing together in The Vampire Diaries, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder remained good friends. But their efforts yielded not just a brotherhood, but also a brother business. Brother's Bond, the duo's bourbon brand, was released in 2021.
#10 Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart
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Despite knowing one other for half a century, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart became close friends on the set of the blockbuster film X-Men in 2000. They've starred in several projects together since then and had many great memories. McKellen, for example, presided at Stewart's wedding in 2013.
#11 Paul Newman and Robert Redford
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While appearing in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Paul Newman and Robert Redford became friends. Their relationship lasted 40 years until Newman died in 2008 of lung cancer. "I have lost a true buddy," Redford said at the time. His presence has improved my life — and this country."
#12 Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen
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Andy Cohen and Sarah Jessica Parker originally met on CBS's The Morning Show, when Andy worked as a producer. They became great friends after a year of meeting and continue to attend the Met Gala together every year.
#13 Dylan O’Brien and Tyler Posey
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Tyler Posey and Dylan O'Brien met in 2011 while appearing in and portraying pals in the juvenile drama Teen Wolf. Their relationship has since evolved into a brotherhood, and the pair is still going strong!
#14 Katy Perry and Allison Williams
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Unlike many others, Katy Perry and Allison Williams' bond began through mutual friends. According to Williams, she and Perry "simply took a photo" in 2014 and have since become BFFs who accompany one other to every public event.
#15 Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau
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One of Hollywood's most successful combinations is Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. These two have not only been in multiple films together, but they are also close friends off-screen. "My father discovered the sibling he'd always wanted in Walt," Lemmon's son once said.