20+ Unexpected Celebrity Friendships You’ll Love

When it comes to celebrity friendships, the Hollywood world is just like real life. Celebrities fight, make up, and deal with a lot of drama, just like normal people. What makes it even more interesting is that sometimes two big stars from completely different parts of the entertainment industry become best friends — something fans never see coming.

In the world of celebrity news and Hollywood gossip, these surprising friendships are always a hot topic. Let's explore some of the most shocking and unlikely celebrity friendships you probably didn’t know about. Get ready to be amazed by these unexpected star connections!

Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria

When it comes to strong celebrity friendships, Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria have a bond that fans love. These two Hollywood stars became close when the Beckham family moved to

America. They quickly connected over their shared love for fashion, family life, and, of course, wine!

In a chat on UK’s This Morning show, Beckham said, "We love to talk about wine. Maybe that's why we get on so well."

Mayim Bialik and Kaley Cuoco

After starring together for 12 seasons on The Big Bang Theory, it’s no surprise that Mayim Bialik and Kaley Cuoco became real-life friends. Even though their characters, Amy and Penny, were not always besties, the actresses have stayed close even after the show ended.

Fans still see them hanging out today—proving that true friendships can survive even after the cameras stop rolling!

Anna Kendrick and Adam Lambert

Before becoming famous, Anna Kendrick and Adam Lambert were already good friends. In an interview with Ryan Seacrest, Kendrick shared that she got her big break in Up in the Air just as Lambert was making it to American Idol.

Both stars became huge around the same time—and they’ve stayed close ever since!

Maddie Ziegler and Millie Bobby Brown

This is one celebrity friendship many people don’t know about! Maddie Ziegler from Dance Moms and Millie Bobby Brown from Stranger Things met backstage at So You Think You Can Dance.

Millie shared in an interview, "You followed me on Twitter—and I had a meltdown—and the rest is history!" Their bond shows that even young stars find real friendship in the entertainment industry.

Reese Witherspoon and Kate Hudson

Both blonde, both beautiful, and both mega movie stars! Reese Witherspoon and Kate Hudson have lots in common—big film careers, Hollywood glamour, and even high-profile marriages and divorces.

The two were spotted enjoying lunch together in Georgetown, D.C., back in 2012, giving fans a peek at another fabulous Hollywood friendship.

Chrishell Stause and Cindy Crawford

Here’s a friendship no one expected! Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause surprised her fans by posting New Year’s Eve party photos with none other than supermodel Cindy Crawford.

The Instagram post showed Chrishell, her costar Emma Hernan, and Cindy having a great time together. A perfect moment for celebrity gossip lovers!

Nick Viall and Ellijah Wood

An unexpected celebrity bond! The Bachelor star Nick Viall and Lord of the Rings actor Elijah Wood are good friends.

On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Elijah said, "I've known Nick before he became the Bachelor. And that is really who he is!"

Jamie Lee Curtis and Michelle Yeoh

When it comes to strong Hollywood friendships, Jamie Lee Curtis and Michelle Yeoh are a perfect example. It felt like destiny when they starred together in Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Fans were shocked that this was Curtis’s first Oscar nomination, but Yeoh wasn’t surprised—she has been supporting Curtis for years. Their bond shows how powerful real celebrity friendships can be!

Gordon Ramsay and Gigi Hadid

This is one of the most surprising celebrity friendships! Famous chef Gordon Ramsay and supermodel Gigi Hadid met while filming Masterchef Celebrity Showdown in 2016.

Since then, they’ve stayed close friends. Ramsay even joked to People magazine, "My daughters love me only because I talk to Gigi Hadid!"

Harry Styles and Lizzo

Harry Styles and Lizzo’s friendship is pure pop magic! They met at music award shows and quickly became each other’s biggest fans.

Harry covered Lizzo’s hit "Juice" at a BBC Radio 1 session, and Lizzo sang a powerful version of Harry’s "Adore You."

They’ve also shared the stage at Coachella and are always hyping each other up online—true music industry besties!

Serena Williams and Colton Haynes

Who would have thought a tennis champion and a Hollywood actor would become close friends? Serena Williams and American Horror Story star Colton Haynes share a sweet friendship.

Haynes even cried happy tears at Serena’s wedding—proving that real bonds can form across different worlds in the entertainment industry.

Taylor Swift and Lena Dunham

Every Swiftie dreams of becoming friends with Taylor Swift—and Lena Dunham made it happen!

Dunham tweeted about how much she loved Swift’s album, and Taylor replied. That simple interaction grew into a real friendship!

They have been close ever since, showing that social media can spark amazing celebrity relationships.

Kris Jenner and Lance Bass

Kris Jenner, the powerful momager of the Kardashian empire, and Lance Bass, the '90s boyband star from NSYNC, have been best friends for over 20 years!

Even though they come from very different backgrounds, their friendship proves that true celebrity friendships are built on trust, not fame.

Katy Perry and Allison Williams

Katy Perry and actress Allison Williams became friends thanks to their former partners, John Mayer and Ricky Van Veen, who were friends.

Even after both couples broke up, Perry and Williams stayed close. In fact, Katy even brought Allison as her date to the Grammys in 2013—proving that real Hollywood friendships last longer than most celebrity romances!

Selena Gomez and Jennifer Aniston

Even though Selena Gomez is a huge star, she still acts like a normal person. That’s why it was so sweet when she shared how happy she was to meet Jennifer Aniston at the Cake movie screening in 2014.

Since then, they have been spotted hanging out many times. Their beautiful celebrity friendship is loved by fans around the world!

Dave Matthews and Jennifer Aniston

Did you know singer Dave Matthews and Jennifer Aniston are super close friends? They even go on family vacations together!

When Dave talked about it on Jimmy Kimmel Live, he joked, "It's like I'm a bag of potatoes standing next to Jennifer Aniston." This surprising celebrity friendship shows how real and fun their bond is.

Chris Martin and Jay-Z

It’s surprising, but Coldplay singer Chris Martin and rap legend Jay-Z are best buddies!

Chris’s ex, Gwyneth Paltrow, even said that their kids call Jay-Z "Uncle Jay." This unlikely Hollywood friendship proves that music has no boundaries.

Timothée Chalamet and Larry David

Timothée Chalamet and Larry David—what a surprising pair!

The young heartthrob and the legendary comedian were spotted having lunch together at Sant Ambroeus in New York City. Fans loved seeing two very different Hollywood icons bonding over a meal!

Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley

Both super talented British actresses, Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley became close friends after working together on The Edge of Love in 2008.

Instead of being rivals, they supported each other, showing true celebrity friendship in the film industry.

Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg

One of the most fun and unexpected celebrity friendships is between Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.

They are best friends who even created a TV show together—Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party. Their bond shows that real friendship can cross all kinds of lifestyles!

Eminem and Elton John

Once known for his controversial lyrics, Eminem surprised the world with his strong friendship with music legend Elton John.

Elton helped Eminem through tough times, including his battle with addiction. Their powerful celebrity relationship proves that true friendship can change lives.

Hailey Baldwin and Justine Skye

Hailey Baldwin, now Hailey Bieber, has been showing off her strong girl gang on Instagram for years.

Her best friend, singer Justine Skye, has been by her side since the start of her fame. Their friendship is proof that real bonds last even when fame gets bigger.

Martha Stewart and Brendan Fraser

Lifestyle queen Martha Stewart and actor Brendan Fraser have a close friendship that surprises many fans.

They even share adorable photos together on Instagram. It’s a sweet reminder that friendships in the celebrity world can be totally unexpected!

Lindsay Lohan and Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian is known for being tough to impress, so it’s surprising to see her close friendship with actress Lindsay Lohan.

The two often share selfies on Instagram, proving that even big stars love having fun with their true friends.

Harry Styles and Adele

It actually makes a lot of sense that Harry Styles and Adele are good friends. Both are super talented British singers who found huge success in America.

They often get spotted at each other's birthday parties and probably bond over their love of music and a good cup of tea!

Pete Davidson and Nick Cannon

Here’s a surprising celebrity friendship—Pete Davidson and Nick Cannon are very close!

Before proposing to Ariana Grande, Pete called Nick for advice. Cannon later joked that encouraging him might not have been the best advice, but both stars have moved on happily since.

Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci

Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci didn’t just become friends during Supernova in 2020. They actually met in 2001 while filming Conspiracy and have been very close ever since.

Tucci shared with People that they’ve supported each other through good and tough times—true celebrity friendship goals!