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Celebrity Duos Who Are Surprisingly Real-Life Friends

From unlikely pairings to secret long-time bonds, these celebrity friendships might just surprise you.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 11: Singer Selena Gomez and actress Jennifer Aniston attend the 2015 InStyle And Warner Bros. 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for InStyle)
© (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for InStyle)BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 11: Singer Selena Gomez and actress Jennifer Aniston attend the 2015 InStyle And Warner Bros. 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for InStyle)

Jennifer Aniston and Selena Gomez

While Jennifer Aniston and Selena Gomez met through having the same manager, their bond has grown far beyond being simple co-workers. The “Friends” actress has become a motherly figure to Gomez in the entertainment world. As Aniston revealed to E!: “She’s just like a little cherub that I feel like I want to take care of.”

Adam Sandler and Timothée Chalamet

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While it’s quite common for actors in the industry to become friends despite not sharing the same screen, the world was shocked to see Timothée Chalamet and Adam Sandler playing basketball in New York in the middle of 2023. However, it is well known that the “Happy Gilmore” star is friendly with everyone in showbiz, so it’s actually not so surprising.

Their connection has been further highlighted in 2025 Academy Awards in March when a casually dressed Adam Sandler, sporting his signature joggers, interrupted Conan O’Brien’s monologue to walk up to a seated Timothée Chalamet and enthusiastically yell “Chalamet!” before giving him a hug, a moment that quickly became a viral highlight of the ceremony, further underscoring their unlikely but genuine friendship.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

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While both belong to the music industry, Ariana Grande thrives in pop, while Cynthia Erivo shines in musical theatre, films and series. Yet, during the filming of “Wicked” as Glinda and Elphaba, they grew close, becoming a trend for crying together in all interviews and holding fingers instead of hands.

Kris Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence

As a huge reality TV fan, it was likely Jennifer Lawrence’s ultimate dream to befriend Kris Jenner, the genre’s absolute icon. The love they have for each other is infinite, with Jenner even posting a photo for Lawrence’s birthday, calling her “my favorite daughter.

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Carolina is a bilingual entertainment and sports writer fluent in English and Spanish. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES) in Buenos Aires and has a solid background in media and public affairs. In 2020, she won first place in journalistic feature writing at the EXPOCOM-FADECCOS competition, which brings together student work from universities across Argentina. She also completed a year-and-a-half internship in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Argentina, where she worked closely with journalists and media operations. Carolina specializes in entertainment writing, with a focus on celebrity news, as well as romantic and drama films.

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