Celebrities Who You Didn’t Know Were Best Friends

Hollywood is filled with bromances, showmances and many other forms of on-screen and red carpet-approved romances. But too often platonic real-life friendships in the world of fame and fortune isn’t the focus of the media — but a number of A-listers are close friends — even off camera. We’re celebrating the friendships of Hollywood besties.

Getty Images

1 / 20

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

This classic Hollywood brotherhood is made of two key parts: 49-year-old actor and producer Matt Damon and his buddy, 47-year-old Ben Affleck.

RELATED: Celeb exes who are proudly co-parenting.

Getty Images

2 / 20

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

Damon and Affleck co-starred in the 1997 film Good Will Hunting, and have actually been friends since their childhood days. Although both of them are dads now with families of their own, their lifelong bromance continues to reign strong.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Extreme transformations celebrities have undergone.

Getty Images

3 / 20

Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev

Julianne Hough might be best known as the gorgeous dancer who successfully conquered ABC's Dancing with the Stars twice, but the 31-year-old is also a talented actress who has starred in Footloose and Safe Haven.

SEE ALSO: 13 female celebs who clapped back at sexism.

Getty Images

4 / 20

Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough

Like Julianne, 31-year-old Nina Dobrev is also an actress, perhaps most easily recognized from The Vampire Diaries. The two Millennial babes are best friends, often posting selfies together.

Getty Images

5 / 20

Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg

At first glance, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart are an unlikely duo. After all, the 48-year-old rapper and the 78-year-old domestic diva are three decades apart in age, and also have totally different personas.

The two both rock their pro-cannabis lifestyles in the public eye.

Getty Images

6 / 20

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart

But with their shared quick wit, star presence and business acumen, Snoop and Martha were actually a killer pair for their show Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party.

Getty Images

7 / 20

Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale

They’re a brunette beauty and a blonde bombshell who have been ruling popular culture for years- and no, we’re not talking about Betty and Veronica! Actresses Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale first met in 2005, and have kept up a friendship for the past 15 years.

Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens Red Carpet

Getty Images

8 / 20

Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens

As the co-stars of the High School Musical franchise, the leading ladies who brought us rivals Gabriella Montez and Sharpay Evans are actually very close in real life.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Slice stars you didn't know were friends.

Getty Images

9 / 20

Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz

If you watched Charlie’s Angels back in 2000, you’re probably familiar with Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore’s legendary characters.

Getty Images

10 / 20

Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore

But even when they’re not busy depicting sexy sirens, the two timeless actresses share a special bond.

RELATED: Celebrity kids who are more famous than their parents.

Getty Images

11 / 20

Meghan Markle and Jessica Mulroney

With the focus currently on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry officially leaving the royal lifestyle, it seems that the stunning former Suits star turned Duchess of Sussex will be calling the True North home, bringing her closer to BFF Jessica.

Getty Images

12 / 20

Jessica Mulroney and Meghan Markle

Perhaps Meghan's Canadian bestie, celebrity wardrobe stylist Jessica Mulroney, will be able to meet her more often, as this long distance girl power bond is no longer limited to across the pond!

RELATED: The best winter coats Meghan Markle has ever worn.

Getty Images

13 / 20

Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling

From a shared flair for showbiz to motherhood, it’s clear that Southern belle Reese Witherspoon and comedienne Mindy Kaling have a lot in common.

RELATED: 20 celebrity single moms who are totally inspiring.

Getty Images

14 / 20

Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon

After all, who can forget Mindy’s adorable “Wreath Witherspoon” festive joke, which only goes to prove that a sense of humour is truly the recipe for friendship?

Getty Images

15 / 20

Rihanna and Cara Delevingne

They are both glamorous, bold and unafraid to share their big stage presence with the world. For actress turned model Cara Delevingne, this stage has been both the international catwalk and more recently, the magic of the Hollywood movie set.

Getty Images

16 / 20

Cara Delevingne and Rihanna

Meanwhile, larger-than-life songstress Rihanna has been ruling the concert stage since her teens. It certainly makes sense that these two ladies would have a connection, and their friendship merges the best of style and song into one powerful punch.

RELATED: Bet you didn't know these celebrities had a beauty line.

Getty Images

17 / 20

Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson

If you watched Pretty Little Liars, you’re already familiar with the beautiful faces of Canadian-born actress Shay Mitchell and her equally lovely co-star, Ashley Benson.

Getty Images

18 / 20

Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell

While they may have portrayed two close female characters on the long-running hit series, Shay and Ashley are actually near and dear to each other off the set as well.

SEE ALSO: These 20 Canadian celebs might surprise you.

Getty Images

19 / 20

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox

Although their Friends heyday may be long behind them, ageless beauties Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston have an impressive friendship which has survived decades in showbiz.

Getty Images

20 / 20

Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston

At 55 and 50 respectively, Courteney and Jennifer can still be spotted dressed up at events together, even if their iconic characters Monica and Rachel have long since left the limelight.

RELATED: See every amazing outfit Rachel Green wore on Friends.