30 celebrity pairs you didn't realize were best friends

Kim RenfroJun 8, 2020, 20:59 IST

Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence joking around on a red carpet in 2017.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

There are many famous dynamic duos who people might not realize are best friends.
From actor Matthew McConaughey and chef Guy Fieri to Selena Gomez and Jennifer Aniston, these stars have found kindred spirits in their Hollywood circles.
Others, like Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire, have been friends since childhood.

Celebrities know just how nice it is to have friends on the inside in Hollywood. These friends can help each other land roles, defend against the gossip magazines, or even fluff each other's dresses on the red carpet.

You surely know about Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's lasting friendship and you might be well aware that "Friends" costars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox are best buds in real life, but there are quite a few friendships that you likely never knew about.

Here are celebrity duos you likely didn't know were friends.

Amy Daire and Anjelica Oswald contributed to previous versions of this article.

Matthew McConaughey and Guy Fieri

The two buddies onstage at Guy Fieri's star ceremony at Hollywood's Walk Of Fame on May 22, 2019. Paul Archuleta/Stringer/Getty Images

Millie Bobby Brown and Maddie Ziegler

Millie Bobby Brown is best known for playing Eleven on "Stranger Things," while Maddie Ziegler is a dancer featured in all of Sia's music videos. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

James Corden and Dominic Cooper

Dominic Cooper greeting James Corden at an event in 2011. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Katy Perry and Allison Williams

Katy Perry and actress Allison Williams together at the 2013 Grammy Awards. Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence

Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence joking around on a red carpet in 2017. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Jack McBrayer and Alexander Skarsgård

Jack McBrayer played Kenneth Parcel on "30 Rock," while Skarsgård has won multiple awards for his role as Perry on HBO's "Big Little Lies." Rachel Murray/Getty Images

Selena Gomez and Jennifer Aniston

Gomez and Aniston together at a 2015 Golden Globe Awards after party. Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd

Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd on the red carpet premiere of 2012's "Wanderlust." Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Pitbull and John Travolta

The two pals attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony honoring Pitbull at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 14, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

Chelsea Handler and Jennifer Aniston

Comedian Chelsea Handler is very close with "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Jimmy Kimmel and Justin Theroux

Late night TV personality Jimmy Kimmel and "Leftovers" star Justin Theroux might be the besties to beat. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images and Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire

These two are basically Hollywood royalty. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images

Selena Gomez and Cara Delevingne

These stars have been in the same friend circle for years. Rachel Murray/Getty Images

Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams

Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams play Sansa and Arya Stark on "Game of Thrones." Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, and Princess Beatrice and Dave Clark

These famous duos have traveled a lot together. Anna Webber/Getty Images and Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley

Actresses Sienna Miller and Kiera Knightley love appearing on the red carpet together. Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images

Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough pictured in 2017. Rochelle Brodin/WireImage

Bette Midler and 50 Cent

Actress Bette Midler became fast friends with fellow actor and rapper 50 Cent. Mike Coppola/Getty Images and Brian Ach/Getty Images

Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham

"Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria is BFFs with former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham. Charley Gallay/Getty Images

David Beckham and Snoop Dogg

Soccer star David Beckham is very close with rapper Snoop Dogg. Dominique Charriau/Getty Images and Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift

"Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively and pop star Taylor Swift are friends for life. Instagram/Blake Lively

Courteney Cox and Ed Sheeran

Courteney Cox and Ed Sheeran. Todd Williamson/Getty Images for EB Kids

Adele and Jennifer Lawrence

Ansari isn't the only bestie of J-Law's that people might be surprised by. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images and Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams

This duo met back during their "Dawson's Creek" days and have kept up their close friendship ever since. Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Miley Cyrus and Kelly Osbourne

These two pop stars go way back. Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images

Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt

Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt in 2011. Charley Gallay/Getty Images

Lisa Bonet and Marisa Tomei

Lisa Bonet and Marisa Tomei in 2018. Dia Dipasupil and Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

Jonah Hill and Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen

Jonah Hill and Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in 2018. Lars Niki and Bennett Raglin/Getty Images

Courteney Cox and Laura Dern

Laura Dern and Courteney Cox. Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

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