20 Celebrity BFFs That Define Friendship Goals
There's nothing more empowering than strong female friendships and these famous friends are known for their close bonds. From Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King to Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz, these iconic duos are the definition of friendship goals.
Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence
It's no surprise comedy is what brought Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer together. The Hunger Games actress on how their friendship began: "I emailed [Amy] after I saw Trainwreck and said, 'I don't know where to get started. I guess I should just say it: I'm in love with you,'" Jennifer told a New York Times reporter. "We started emailing, and then emailing turned to texting."
Rashida Jones and Nicole Richie
Both daughters of music legends, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, these celebrities were bound to be best friends. Nicole Richie and Rashida Jones both shared an Instagram post from an Easter celebration in their early childhood with Rashida writing "#tbt to me and this little bunny @nicolerichie." Nicole replied, "Dear @rashidajones please hold me now like you held me back then #tbt."
Cher and Meryl Streep
This iconic duo's love for one another is more than evident after their recent kiss at the Mama Mia! Here We Go Again premiere. But they weren't always so close. Cher told Turner Classic Movies about her first time working with Meryl on Silkwood: "I thought it was going to be like having an audience with the Pope." But instead, the "Believe" singer says, "The first day on location, Meryl just came up, threw her arms around me, and said, 'I'm so glad you're here.' She's all communication and warmth and friendship, with a great sense of humor."
Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa
These two have a bond so strong that Fracia Raisa donated her kidney to Selena Gomez, after Selena was diagnosed with lupus. The "Back to You" singer explained their relationship in a touching Instagram post, "there aren't words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis."
Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson
These two owe the start of their longtime friendship to their celebrity parents, Goldie Hawn and Steven Tyler. But according to US Weekly, the pair grew even closer after attending the same high school and sharing a kiss on the filming of Dr. T and the Woman. When asked on Watch What Happens Live about how she'd rank the kiss Kate says, "It was such a sweet kiss. We should've just really made out. I don't know why we didn't." The Bride Wars actress goes on to say, "But she's my best friend so, I'd have to say way up there. Top three?"
Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini
Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini have really been there for each other. The King of Queens actress opened up about J.Lo's support after Leah made the tough decision to leave the Church of Scientology. "She told me to keep the good things and move on with love," Leah told People. "She doesn't judge." The two remain super tight today and Leah is the godmother to the singer's twins, Max and Emme.
Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow
A mutual respect is what makes this friendship so strong. "When [Beyoncé] is working onstage, she has more power than any woman I've ever seen," Gwenyth Paltrow told Vogue. "She would never say it and has never said it, but I feel she knows with every fiber of her being that she is the best in the world at her job."
Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz
Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz have a ride or die kind of friendship. "If you are in scary prison in the middle of nowhere, call Cameron. She'll get you out," Drew told Good Housekeeping. The Fifty First Dates actress went on to say, "We have incredible honesty with each other, and we work hard on our lives and our friendship."
Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps
The Manchester by the Sea actress, Michelle Williams on attending red carpets with her BFF: "I'm here with my best friend," she told PEOPLE. "I'm so in love with her. She's proof that the love of your life does not have to be a man! That's the love of my life right there."
Chrissy Teigen and Kim Kardashian West
The Keeping up with the Kardashians star shared in a video on her app how her friendship with Chrissy Teigen has evolved since they both became mothers: "I think we've gotten closer since we've been moms. Because when you're a mom and you've figured it out, you want to tell all your friends going through the same experience."
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are one of the best comedian duos around. The Parks and Recreation actress says she first encountered her future Saturday Night Live co-star back in 1993 while both were at Chicago's Improv Olympic Theater. "I remember Tina Fey wrote a play about Catherine the Great f***ing a horse and I thought, 'That lady is hot stuff, I wanna know her,'" says Amy.
Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston
Courtney Cox defended her longtime friend and former Friends co-star in the aftermath of Brangelina's divorce: "It's not about [Jennifer]," Courtney told Entertainment Tonight. "I feel like we're exacerbating it by even talking about it."
Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams
Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams aren't just Game of Thrones co-stars, they're so close they got matching "07.08.09" tattoos. "She's one of my best friends in the whole world. We got matching tattoos," Sophie told E! on the red carpet at the 2016 Emmy Awards. "That's the date that we both heard that we got Game of Thrones on."
Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham
The Desperate Housewives actress only has the best things to say about Victoria, hence why they're so close: "She's really funny, she makes me laugh," Eva told ITV's Loose Women during a November 2016 appearance. "She's very loyal, a very loyal friend. She's an amazing businesswoman, a great business mind. She's super smart."
Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman
The Big Little Lies star has spoken many times about her bond with Naomi Watts. "We've known each other since we were teenagers. And actually, when I was thinking about it, I was like, it's like my sister giving me this award tonight," Nicole Kidman told PEOPLE at the 2015 Women in Film Crystal and Lucy Awards, where Naomi presented her with the Crystal Award for Excellence in Film. "And we're like sisters. I mean, we've known each other for so long, through so many things."
Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough
The Dancing with the Stars judge on how she met the former Vampire Diaries actress: "We've known the same person, Riawna Capri, who cuts and colors and does our hair," Julianne told E! at Cosmopolitan's Summer Bash in 2013. "She's like, 'You guys have to meet.' We've just been like joined - connected at the hip."
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King
The talk show queen had much to say about the persistent romance rumors about her and Gayle King in a 2006 interview for O Magazine: "I understand why people think we're gay. There isn't a definition in our culture for this kind of bond between women. So I get why people have to label it - how can you be this close without it being sexual? How else can you explain a level of intimacy where someone always loves you, always respects you, admires you?"
Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek
Penelope Cruz and longtime friend Salma Hayek met on the set of Salmita and the rest is history. "She's one of my best friends. We call each other huevos [eggs]. It was because when we were working together, we didn't have children yet, so we used to sleep much more than now. So it was a way to call each other lazy," Penelope told Allure in a 2013 interview. "We [slept] in the same bed so many times, and it was like she was always trying to wake me up and call me huevos. But that's in the past. Now we both are mothers, so we don't sleep that much."
Sarah Paulson and Amanda Peet
The former Togetherness actress acknowledges her strong friendship with Sarah Paulson, after all, they shared a quick smooch at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards. "It's very intense and visceral and really beautiful and we work hard at it," Amanda told PEOPLE. "[Sarah's] a little bit like my other husband or wife. She's like my wife."
America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively, and Alexis Bledel
America Ferrera says the foursome's longstanding friendshipstarted thanks to Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. "They're my girls, three of my best friends to this day," America told Meredith Vieira in a 2015 interview. "I was 20 when I met them [on the set of Sisterhood], I am 30 now and they are still three of my best friends and supporters. Why I love that movie so much was at that time there wasn't a lot of sisterhood and stories of young girls being supportive of each other."
We're talking ride or die.