22 Adorable (and Unlikely) Celebrity Bonds That Made Us Go ’’Awww’’

One of the best things about friendships is that they come in all shapes and sizes, surpassing age differences and all sorts of obstacles. The same goes for celebrities. Whether they’ve known each other for years or just for a short while, these moments of closeness shared with the public made our hearts melt. Some of these pairs are adorably random while others are somewhat expected, but all of them are equally charming.

Bright Side brings you 22 heartwarming pics of celebrity friendships that you probably haven’t seen before.

1. Adele and Nicole Richie

When the famous British singer moved to Los Angeles in 2016 she made friends with some Hollywood famous names, including Nicole Richie, who became one of her closest buddies.

2. Cher and Meryl Streep

The wonderful friendship between these 2 legends started back in the ’80s when they worked on a movie together and were both nominated for an Oscar.

3. Diane Keaton and Justin Bieber

’’He’s a great man. Gorgeous and generous,’’ Keaton gushed about Bieber after working on a music video with him. Regardless of their age difference, the 2 have remained great friends ever since their first surprise meeting on the Ellen DeGeneres show in 2015.

4. David Beckham and Emilia Clarke

Being a serious fan of Game of Thrones, David Beckham was super-excited to meet Emilia Clarke in person after a Fleetwood Mac concert: “Again I was a little star struck whilst being in the same vicinity of the Mother of Dragons. So nice to see @emilia_clarke in San Fran,” he captioned this adorable picture of them together.

5. Meghan Markle and Serena Williams

Close friends or just acquaintances, we can’t confirm for sure, but since their first meeting at the 2010 Super Bowl, these 2 powerful ladies have been spotted hanging out, chatting, and having fun quite a few times.

6. Lily-Rose Depp and Natalie Portman

Their age gap didn’t stand in the way of Natalie Portman befriending Johnny Depp’s daughter on the set of the 2016 movie Planetarium, in which the 2 actresses played sisters.

7. Anya Taylor-Joy and Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne and The Queen’s Gambit star met in 2020, and it seems they have become inseparable since then.

8. John Travolta and Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis was very excited to announce a reunion with her old friend John Travolta on Instagram.

9. Meryl Streep and 50 Cent

The first encounter of this duo went viral back in 2014 when they were photographed together at a basketball game. The famous musician and the Hollywood legend, who were both star-struck when they met, have remained friends ever since.

10. Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves

The 30-year friendship between these 2 beloved actors has clearly withstood the test of time, and we cannot help but smile whenever we see them hanging out together.

11. Brad Pitt and Bradley Cooper

We don’t often get to see these handsome actors share a hug and a smile — like kids. That’s what makes these kinds of scenes even more heartwarming. Pitt and Cooper have been pals for years, and Brad even credits Bradley for helping him get through a difficult time in his private life.

12. Jennifer Aniston and Emily Blunt

Though they haven’t starred in any movies together so far, these 2 gorgeous actresses have been very close friends off-screen for years. They even went on double dates with their significant others, which is surely a great way to deepen a friendship.

13. Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham

After moving from the UK to Los Angeles in 2007, Victoria and Eva became really close friends. Since then, their bond has only grown stronger, and they’ve even gone on family trips together and spent holidays with each other.

14. Russell Brand and Helen Mirren

Regardless of their age gap, Brand and Mirren immediately clicked when they met each other back in 2009. After working on filming Arthur in 2011, their bond grew even stronger.

15. Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara

Since starring together in the 2015 movie Hot Pursuit, these 2 leading ladies have shown the world that true friendship can flourish even among rivals. They love and support each other while sharing the sense of humor that keeps their bond stronger than ever.

16. Julia Roberts and George Clooney

Okay, their friendship may not be a surprise, but it certainly is legendary. These 2 A-listers have been really good buddies ever since they appeared in Ocean’s Eleven in 2001, and seeing them goofing around with each other always leaves us feeling uplifted.

17. Blake Lively and Beyoncé

The 2 met in 2010 and have been enjoying each other’s company so much that Lively even appeared in Beyoncé’s music video back in 2014.

18. Kate Moss and Jade Jagger

Jade and Kate have been friends for decades. They experienced all kinds of joyful moments together, from wild all-night-long parties to going on peaceful family vacations together.

19. Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr.

On-screen and off-screen pals, Paltrow and Downey Jr. seem to be really close, which the famous actress confirmed by saying that she feels like she was “able to find an incredible, lifelong, inspirational partner” in Robert while working with him on The Avengers and Iron Man. Plus, Gwyneth is a good friend of Robert’s wife, Susan.

20. Zac Efron and Jamie Lee Curtis

The Baywatch star seems to not only be a Halloween fan, but also a pal of the legendary actress Jamie Lee Curtis.

21. Reese Witherspoon and Naomi Watts

These talented actresses became close after Reese sent a fan letter to Naomi where she praised her acting skills. Since then, they’ve been spotted enjoying each other’s company on different occasions: from red carpet events to doing yoga together.

22. Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence

These 2 Oscar winners certainly have that BFF vibe whenever they appear together in public. They seem to have a lot in common and a similar sense of humor — 2 of the main ingredients of their friendship.

Have you made any new friends recently? What is it that makes people click instantly and become buddies right away?