18 of the longest-lasting female friendships in Hollywood

Max Kalnitz,Elana Klein,Mykenna ManieceFeb 14, 2024, 04:35 IST

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin together on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in 2020.Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images

February 13 is Galentine's Day — a day for women to celebrate their female friendships.
Some female celebrities have found lifelong friends in other A-listers.

Galentine's Day is officially here, which means it's time to give your female friendships the love and attention they deserve.

Whether your friendship began with a near-death experience like Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek, or you bonded over boyfriends like Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez, the women of Hollywood serve as a great reminder that there's a friendship origin story for everyone to celebrate.

So, take a break from last-minute Valentine's Day shopping, give your best friend a call, and see which of these celebrity best friends you relate to most.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler met at a Chicago improv club in 1993.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler onstage at the 2024 Emmy Awards.Monica Schipper/Staff/WireImage/Getty Images

Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah met as teenagers in the '90s.

Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith in 2016.Paras Griffin/Getty Images

Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz's sisterhood started when they were teenagers.

Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore in 2003.Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty Images

A snowstorm brought Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King together in 1976, and they've been best friends ever since.

Winfrey and King have been friends since their early 20s.Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox are the best of friends in real life, too.

Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston in 2018.Steve Granitz/WireImage

In their 20-plus years of friendship, Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek have been through a lot, even a near-death experience on a plane while dressed as clowns.

Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek in 2005.Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin met on the set of "9 to 5" in 1980 and have been besties since.

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin together on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in 2020.Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images

Sanaa Lathan and Regina Hall have known each other for over 20 years.

Sanaa Lathan and Regina Hall in 2018.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman attended the same high school, but they really bonded while on set in 1991.

Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman in 2015.Charley Gallay/Getty Images

Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams have been besties since meeting on the set of "Dawson's Creek" in 2001.

Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams in 2016.Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Jennette McCurdy and Miranda Cosgrove met as teenagers on the set of "iCarly" in 2007, and they have remained friends since.

Jennette McCurdy and Miranda Cosgrove.Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Kate Hudson and Liv Tyler have been friends since high school.

Kate Hudson and Liv Tyler in 2008.BILLY FARRELL/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini have known each other for years but only starred in their first movie together in 2018.

Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini in 2018.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

The 2010 Super Bowl brought Meghan Markle and Serena Williams together.

Meghan Markle, Serena Williams participate in the DirecTV Beach Bowl at Pier 40 on February 1, 2014 in New York City.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for DirecTV

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez became friends when they were each dating a Jonas brother.

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

Malika Haqq was dating one of Khloé Kardashian's friends when the pair became inseparable.

Khloé Kardashian and Malika Haqq in 2018.Rich Fury/Contributor/Getty Images

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone have been friends for over a decade.

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone at the Governors Awards in 2017.Rob Latour/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images

Victoria Monét and Ariana Grande first met when Grande was still on Nickelodeon.

Victoria Monét and Ariana Grande performing at the One Love Manchester Benefit Concert in 2017.Getty Images/Dave Hogan for One Love Manchester

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