10+ Famous TV Duos Who Are Besties On Screen But Frenemies IRL
Many TV Shows became successful thanks to the amazing chemistry between the characters, especially BFF duos. But this isn't always the case in real life. We can only see what the show-writer wants us to see, not the dramas behind the scenes. Some actors who played the most iconic besties on screen actually can't stand each other, even going as far as canceling the whole show over their quarrels. Today, with that said, here is a list of famous TV duos who had a hard time coexisting when cameras weren’t rolling.
If we turn back to when Victorious just ended, Ariana allegedly hopped on her ask.fm account to answer why the show was discontinued. She wrote to a fan: "Sweetheart the only reason Victorious ended is because one girl didn't want to do it. She chose to do a solo tour instead of a cast tour."
Coincidentally, Victoria was on tour in the summer of 2013. People immediately thought that Ariana was referencing her. Later, Victoria responded: "Some people would throw someone that they consider a friend under the bus just 2 make themselves look good. #StopBeingAPhony #IfTheyOnlyKnew."
Lucas also shared his thought on his co-star and thought she was just like her character Sharpay back then. In an interview with Billboard in 2018, Lucas revealed “I remember auditioning with Ashley and hating her because she wanted to rehearse a lot [...] She gave me notes in true Sharpay fashion. I was like, ‘Who is this girl telling me how to do my own audition?’”
Luckily, Tisdale has grown out of her Sharpay phase. Nowadays both actors have become friends.
Hubert said that Smith was immature and full of himself. She claimed that the actor had wanted her off of the show as she told Insider in 2013: "He said, 'We're just gonna replace her and act like nothing happened.'" Smith gave his answer in a 1993 interview: "...I know she is going to dog me in the press," before adding, "She said once, 'I've been in the business for 10 years and this snotty-nosed punk comes along and gets a show.' No matter what, to her, I'm just the Antichrist."
Smith and Hubert reunited one-on-one as part of the televised Fresh Prince reunion in 2020, where they explained why they did what they did, forgave each other, and moved on.
In 1994, Takei wrote in his autobiography "To The Stars," telling us how Shatner would pretend not to know him on set. He even went further and tried to prevent Takei’s character Sulu from taking command of a starship. Shatner also threw some subtle shade in his own autobiography. He claimed that he never really got to know Takei because Takei was barely on set (another way of saying that Takei's part was small).
Things got tense after Shatner apparently didn't receive an invite to Takei's 2008 wedding. Despite his co-star's accusations, Takei claimed that he did invite Shatner and that the invite must have gotten lost in the mail.
When rumors said that the two stars couldn’t stand each other, Lively’s publicist did nothing to address the matter. They even commented in August 2010, “Blake and Leighton have never been and never claimed to be great friends. Blake goes on stage, completes her duties, and returns home.” According to a New York magazine exposé, Lively and Meester would "avoid each other like the plague" on set.
They have overcome their differences and become like family though. The two actors have since joked about hating each other and still maintained a good friendship.
Doherty confirmed the tension between them in an interview, saying: "There was too much drama on the set and not enough passion for the work. You know, I'm 30 years old and I don't have time for drama in my life anymore."
Barrowman thought Eccleston was a downer. During an interview, Barrowman said, “Chris was always grumpy. You don’t always have to be intense. There comes a point when intensity makes you miserable. I think that was the case with Chris.”
All hell broke loose when McCurdy posted a long essay about letting go of a toxic friendship in 2014, which people quickly assumed was about Grande. Fortunately, both stars have moved on. McCurdy congratulated Grande on her engagement to then-fiancé Pete Davidson, and Grande tweeted "I love her forever" in response in June 2018.
Nicolette Sheridan called Hatcher "the meanest woman in the world." Longoria appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" claiming that the crew was all still "very good friends," before correcting herself with, "99% of us are."
1. Tori And Cat: Victorious
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If we turn back to when Victorious just ended, Ariana allegedly hopped on her ask.fm account to answer why the show was discontinued. She wrote to a fan: "Sweetheart the only reason Victorious ended is because one girl didn't want to do it. She chose to do a solo tour instead of a cast tour."
Coincidentally, Victoria was on tour in the summer of 2013. People immediately thought that Ariana was referencing her. Later, Victoria responded: "Some people would throw someone that they consider a friend under the bus just 2 make themselves look good. #StopBeingAPhony #IfTheyOnlyKnew."
2. Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel: High School Musical franchise
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Lucas also shared his thought on his co-star and thought she was just like her character Sharpay back then. In an interview with Billboard in 2018, Lucas revealed “I remember auditioning with Ashley and hating her because she wanted to rehearse a lot [...] She gave me notes in true Sharpay fashion. I was like, ‘Who is this girl telling me how to do my own audition?’”
Luckily, Tisdale has grown out of her Sharpay phase. Nowadays both actors have become friends.
3. Will Smith and Janet Hubert: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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Hubert said that Smith was immature and full of himself. She claimed that the actor had wanted her off of the show as she told Insider in 2013: "He said, 'We're just gonna replace her and act like nothing happened.'" Smith gave his answer in a 1993 interview: "...I know she is going to dog me in the press," before adding, "She said once, 'I've been in the business for 10 years and this snotty-nosed punk comes along and gets a show.' No matter what, to her, I'm just the Antichrist."
Smith and Hubert reunited one-on-one as part of the televised Fresh Prince reunion in 2020, where they explained why they did what they did, forgave each other, and moved on.
4. Kirk And Sulu: Star Trek
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In 1994, Takei wrote in his autobiography "To The Stars," telling us how Shatner would pretend not to know him on set. He even went further and tried to prevent Takei’s character Sulu from taking command of a starship. Shatner also threw some subtle shade in his own autobiography. He claimed that he never really got to know Takei because Takei was barely on set (another way of saying that Takei's part was small).
Things got tense after Shatner apparently didn't receive an invite to Takei's 2008 wedding. Despite his co-star's accusations, Takei claimed that he did invite Shatner and that the invite must have gotten lost in the mail.
5. Blair And Serena: Gossip Girl
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When rumors said that the two stars couldn’t stand each other, Lively’s publicist did nothing to address the matter. They even commented in August 2010, “Blake and Leighton have never been and never claimed to be great friends. Blake goes on stage, completes her duties, and returns home.” According to a New York magazine exposé, Lively and Meester would "avoid each other like the plague" on set.
6. Elena And Stefan: The Vampire Diaries
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They have overcome their differences and become like family though. The two actors have since joked about hating each other and still maintained a good friendship.
7. Prue And Phoebe: Charmed
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Doherty confirmed the tension between them in an interview, saying: "There was too much drama on the set and not enough passion for the work. You know, I'm 30 years old and I don't have time for drama in my life anymore."
8. Lorelai And Luke: Gilmore Girls
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9. The Ninth Doctor And Jack: Doctor Who
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Barrowman thought Eccleston was a downer. During an interview, Barrowman said, “Chris was always grumpy. You don’t always have to be intense. There comes a point when intensity makes you miserable. I think that was the case with Chris.”
10. Sam And Cat: Sam & Cat
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All hell broke loose when McCurdy posted a long essay about letting go of a toxic friendship in 2014, which people quickly assumed was about Grande. Fortunately, both stars have moved on. McCurdy congratulated Grande on her engagement to then-fiancé Pete Davidson, and Grande tweeted "I love her forever" in response in June 2018.
11. Susan And The Other Housewives: Desperate Housewives
Source: ABC Studios
Nicolette Sheridan called Hatcher "the meanest woman in the world." Longoria appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" claiming that the crew was all still "very good friends," before correcting herself with, "99% of us are."
12. Mulder And Scully: The X-Files
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