Iconic Celebrity Best Friendships

12 iconic duos we consider #BFFgoals.

By: Mariah Thomas

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Rihanna and Melissa Forde

This inseparable duo are childhood best friends since their days growing up in Barbados. Melissa is a photographer and entrepreneur who you'll usually see behind the scenes during Rihanna's music video shoots, walking down with her at red carpet premieres, or sitting beside her at fashion shows. When you see one, you'll probably see the other.

Salma Hayek Pinault and Penélope Cruz

Penélope and Salma have been friends for years — they starred together in the 2006 film Bandidas and were featured in an episode of Punk'd where Penélope pranked Salma in 2005. Not to mention they call each other huevos (eggs) as a funny and endearing term to describe themselves when lazy.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

Ben and Damon have a bromance that started when they were kids growing up together in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The pair have a long history of working together on projects — including School Ties and as extras in Field of Dreams — and had similar dreams of making it in filmmaking and acting. Ben even saved Matt from getting beat up in high school, one of the moments that sparked their long-term friendship.

Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore

These Charlie's Angels stars have been friends for over 30 years. What some may not know is that they knew they knew each other before the iconic movies came out, having met when Drew worked at a coffeehouse and Cameron was a junior model. Apparently it was Cameron who taught Drew how to cook.

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King

With over 40 years of friendship and more years to go, Oprah and Gayle are media moguls making change in the world. In the early stages of their careers, they both worked at Baltimore's WJZ station. Over the years, they've supported each other throughout award-winning moments, went on a cross-country road trip together, and visited a house in Maine on the 2004 PBS series, Colonial House.

Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini

Jenny from the block first met Leah at the 2004 movie premiere of Man on Fire when her ex-husband Mac Anthony introduced them. You can even see their #bestfriend chemistry on-screen in their 2018 film Second Act.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire

Along with starring together in The Great Gatsby in 2013, these two stars have been friends since they were child actors in the mid 90s. They acted together in the 1993 biographical film This Boy's Life, and they actively take time to hang out, like at this Lakers game in 2009.

Sophie Turner & Maisie Williams

These Game of Thrones stars are like real life sisters. After playing the Stark sisters on the hit HBO show, Sophie and Maisie developed a friendship unlike any other. There was even a point where they didn't really talk to anyone else on set but each other.

Sanaa Lathan and Regina Hall

Sanaa and Regina have a long history together in the entertainment industry. They've starred together in films such as The Best Man, Best Man Holiday, and Love and Basketball. In 2019, Sanaa even presented Regina with her award at the 2019 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards luncheon, and they sat down for a deep and informative discussion on the What Had Happened Was talk series about Sanaa's movie, Nappily Ever After.

Queen Latifah and Jada Smith

Along with starring in Set It Off and Girls Trip together, these two actresses spend time with one another off-screen. Jada first met Queen Latifah after she sneaked into a nightlcub in Baltimore — convincing the bouncer to introduce her to the Queen herself. The meeting must have been fate because they've been lifelong friends ever since.

Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton

Kim and Paris have a long history together. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star rose to fame during her time as Paris' stylist. Throughout the years, you would actively see them posting selfies and pictures together on social media. Despite them having drifted apart for a few years, they later reconnected, proving that true friendship can conquer all.

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift

Taylor and Selena have been friends for years. They've performed on stage together, starred in each other's music videos, and supported one another throughout the milestones in their careers. Selena even posted an image of them during quarantine in March, with a caption about how she misses her friend.

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