Victoria Monét and Ariana Grande’s friendship began in the studio, long before Grammys and blockbuster premieres entered the picture. Monét helped shape Grande’s early sound and went on to co-write some of her biggest hits, all while building a career of her own right beside her. They celebrate each other loudly and often, whether it’s Grammy wins or major film premieres, and that shared growth has kept their bond feeling genuine rather than strategic. | © Ariana Grande / YouTube
Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone’s friendship started in the most random way possible, bonding over a mysterious “John the Orchestra Guy” who kept texting them both. After a year of daily messages and one paranoid phone call to confirm they weren’t being catfished, they finally met and clicked for real. Since then, they’ve cheered each other on publicly, even when competing for the same awards, proving their support runs deeper than industry rivalry. | © Summit Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez met as teens in 2008 and have been inseparable ever since. What started during their early pop-star days turned into hotel room listening parties, birthday surprises, and public shout-outs that feel genuinely personal. Gomez has even called Swift her only true friend in the industry, a rare kind of loyalty in a world that doesn’t always make room for it. | © Selena Gomez / YouTube
Kate Hudson and Liv Tyler have been close since their teenage years at a Santa Monica arts school, long before Hollywood fully claimed them. They grew up side by side, then even shared the screen in Dr. T and the Women, including a kiss they still joke about years later. That mix of history, humor, and shared coming-of-age moments has kept their friendship feeling easy and unchanged despite decades in the spotlight. | © Bang Showbiz
Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini met in the early 2000s and clicked almost instantly. What started as mutual friends and a dinner introduction turned into a tight bond built on humor, honesty, and fierce loyalty. Lopez supported Remini through deeply personal life changes, and Remini later signed on to Second Act without even reading the script, simply because she trusted her friend that much. | © WIRED / YouTube
Jennette McCurdy and Miranda Cosgrove met as teens on the set of iCarly, and their bond quickly went beyond co-stars. McCurdy has described their friendship as emotional support during a difficult childhood, recalling late-night AIM chats and laughing at Cosgrove’s sharp observations about everything around her. Even as their lives moved in different directions, both have spoken with warmth and loyalty about each other, making it clear that the connection still matters. | © Nickelodeon
Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman’s friendship goes back more than 30 years, long before Hollywood fully embraced them. They shared the same high school circles and Australian theater scene, then officially worked together on Flirting in the early ’90s. Decades of shared history, career highs, and personal growth have created a bond rooted in deep respect and genuine affection rather than industry convenience. | © Nicole Kidman / Instagram
Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams met in their twenties, and two decades later, they’re still each other’s safe place. Williams became godmother to Philipps’ daughter, and Philipps stood firmly by her side during some of the hardest moments of her life. Williams once said the love of her life doesn’t have to be a man, and when you look at their loyalty and affection, it’s easy to see why. | © QVC+ HSN+ / YouTube
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler met in Chicago’s improv scene long before either became a household name. What started as two young comedians clicking at ImprovOlympic turned into decades of collaboration, from SNL sketches to Golden Globes hosting gigs and the movie Sisters. Their timing on stage is legendary, but the real secret is that the friendship underneath it all has been steady since day one. | © NBC
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin’s friendship began in the late ’70s, when Fonda saw Tomlin perform and immediately knew she wanted her in 9 to 5. That creative spark turned into a partnership that’s lasted more than four decades, stretching from classic comedies to Grace and Frankie. Off-screen, they’ve protested together, supported each other’s causes, and celebrated their bond publicly, proving their connection runs deeper than just great on-screen chemistry. | © The Ellen Show
Sanaa Lathan and Regina Hall have often been up for the same roles, yet competition never got in the way of real loyalty. They call each other their “human diaries,” which says a lot about the trust and history they share behind the scenes. Public shout-outs, award tributes, and constant encouragement show that their friendship isn’t just industry polite, it's deeply personal and built to last. | © Netflix
Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek bonded in a way few friendships can top, surviving an emergency plane landing while dressed as clowns on their way to film Bandidas. Instead of drifting apart after the movie wrapped, they grew closer, turning a shared scare into a lifelong connection. They’ve since called each other “huevos,” shared beds during shoots, and openly described one another as best friends, proving their relationship runs far deeper than a single film set. | © 20th Century Studios
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King’s friendship started with a snowstorm in Baltimore and a long night of talking that changed everything. What began as newsroom coworkers quickly turned into a decades-long partnership built on honesty, laughter, and telling each other the truth even when it’s hard. Through careers, relationships, and countless vacations together, they’ve shown that in Hollywood, best friends can outlast just about anything. | © Oprah Daily / YouTube
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox met while playing best friends on Friends, but what started as on-screen chemistry quickly became real-life loyalty. A decade of working side by side turned into something deeper, with Aniston becoming godmother to Cox’s daughter and Cox standing by her at major life milestones. Years after the show ended, the birthday tributes, inside jokes, and constant support make it clear this isn’t nostalgia – it’s a friendship that stuck. | © NBC
Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz first crossed paths as teenagers, long before red carpets and blockbuster paychecks were part of the picture. Their early connection turned into something lasting, especially after teaming up on Charlie’s Angels, where friendship and work blended seamlessly. Over the years, they’ve spoken openly about pushing each other, showing up for the highs and the messy lows, and building a bond that feels more like family than Hollywood convenience. | © The Drew Barrymore Show / YouTube
Hollywood is known for rivalries, breakups, and friendships that fade as quickly as a red carpet flash. Still, some bonds manage to survive decades, career shifts, and life’s hardest moments. These 15 female friendships prove that loyalty, shared history, and real support can last far longer than fame.
