When picking their circle of pals, celebrities should exercise extreme caution. When you are wealthy and famous, it can be exceedingly challenging to distinguish between genuine friends and others who are only interested in furthering their own lives at your expense. Through the course of human history, we have witnessed both friendships and marriages come to an end as a direct result of the demands of
Hollywood. These celebrities were childhood soulmates.
And yet, there are moving tales such as the ones on our list that will make your heart feel
warm and fuzzy while simultaneously blowing your mind. It's fantastic that most of these famous people are still good friends. We were completely unaware that so many prominent people had crossed paths with one another in the past. These
Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Childhood Friends. 1. Cameron Diaz & Snoop Dogg
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This match looks odd, yet high school is unforgettable. Cameron Diaz and
Snoop Dogg attended the same high school. Cameron recalled stealing cannabis from Snoop. Cameron and Snoop were classmates alongside Warren G and Nate Dogg. Snoop knew Cameron from his cheerleading mates. While their friendship may appear odd, they're good friends now and fondly remember the high school in California. Snoop said Cameron was cool and on-trend in high school. At 16, she was a natural model.
2. Ben Affleck & Matt Damon
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Ben Affleck isn't necessarily a douchebag. Matt Damon is a longtime friend. Ben was so grateful for Matt that he celebrated National Best Friends Day with him in June 2016. Ben posted a snapshot of himself and Matt's birthdays on social media. Ben was proud of his boyhood best pal at the 2016 Spike's Guy's Choice Awards. Ben seems good at this relationship. In 1998, Ben and Matt won Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes (for Good Will Hunting.) They're adorable as brothers.
3. Kim Kardashian & Nicole Richie
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Kim Kardashian and Nicole Richie were probably childhood friends. Since they were young, the two celebrities attended the same schools. Nicole's 12th birthday party at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was attended by Kim Kardashian, Gaby Hoffmann, and other girls. Kim and Nicole stayed friends while the other females drifted apart. They still galavant together today. Both women have starred on reality TV shows, met the Hollywood elite, and gained national sexy recognition. Kim and Nicole didn't look jealous, despite what others may assume. Phew!
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Show them a snapshot from Mickey Mouse Club. Both Timberlake and Gosling got their start on the
Disney show. Ryan became one of Hollywood's yummiest male actors, while Justin became a household star with NSYNC and subsequently soloed. As 11-year-old housemates on the set, the boys got into amusing problems with their pranks. Justin and Ryan were like adoptive brothers for six months while Ryan's mom was abroad. Ryan looked up to Justin's mother around that period. This continues getting cuter, and we're happy they're both hits.
5. Adam Levine & Jonah Hill
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Adam Levine and Jonah Hill were pals as teenage punks. Adam and Jonah were both in the middle school principal's office. That's believable, right? Adam and Jonah's bromance is one of the cutest we've seen in Hollywood. Who thought their
celebrity fantasies would come true? Adam had a record deal in high school, while Jonah's came later. They still support each other and hang out occasionally. According to Jonah, Adam is still a good guy who doesn't boast about his achievements.
6. Nicolas Cage & Sean Penn
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Some friendships are doomed. Nicolas Cage and Sean Penn are two odd Hollywood actors. Two guys who have known each other since their teens have more bad blood than good. Sean Penn criticized Nicolas Cage's ego and said he wasn't an actor. Sean said Nic's career stalled. Nic said Sean was more interested in his ex-career friends than his own. Ouch! Nic and Sean became enemies when? You met as young actors. Be pleasant and helpful. Nic Cage is more successful than Sean Penn.
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They've been pleasing fans for years. Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato were Disney Channel sweethearts, but they've been pals and co-stars for years. Both actresses were 7-year-old childhood stars on Barney & Friends. They starred in Disney Channel shows together and now do their own thing, but they're still besties. Selena and Demi are two of Hollywood's most inspiring young starlets. Did Demi unfollow Selena on Twitter? Re-followed.) But they're tight. Demi and Selena are "#FriendshipGoals," and we agree.
8. Gwyneth Paltrow & Maya Rudolph
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Maya Rudolph have been friends since childhood. They went to elementary school and high school together. They don't see each other often now that they're doing their own thing, but they're still close. Gwen appeared on SNL in 2001 and dedicated a monologue to Maya Rudolph. Maya was a regular on the sketch comedy show, so it was apt. There's a special closeness when you've been pals since age 7. The actresses look caring even in their mid-40s.
9. Leonardo DiCaprio & Tobey Maguire
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Leo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire are longtime friends. It was like the old days in The Great Gatsby, except they were rich and famous. Both young actors met in the late 1980s. Their friendship was so sweet that they agreed to aid each other's acting careers. To date, it appears so. When Leo got a TV job, he urged the producers to cast Tobey. Leo and Tobey are only a year apart. Thus, their bond has always been cute. See these ancient photos!