Top 10 Platonic Celebrity Friendships
#10: Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman
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Everyone knows and loves Rachel Green from “Friends”. Most people have sympathized with “Arrested Development”’s Michael Bluth. But did you know the actors who play these hilarious characters have been friends since they met at a party before their respective TV shows were created? It’s true. They went on to create several movies together, including “The Switch,” “Horrible Bosses,” and “Office Christmas Party.” Bateman has admitted many times that Aniston keeps him grounded, and Aniston never misses an opportunity to embarrass him with her love. But don’t worry, Jimmy Kimmel; Aniston still has room in her heart for you too.
#9: Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis
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Both of these stars stepped into the public eye at an early age, her on the sitcom, “That 70s Show” and him in the beloved boy band, NSYNC. However, the two never worked together until 2011 when “Friends with Benefits” graced the silver screen. Instantly though, it was apparent to these two that they shared a similar sense of humor. And when the film came out, it was apparent to everyone else that they had onscreen chemistry. In real life, these pals don’t need any extra benefits; the friendship is what it's all about.
#8: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel
This adorkable friendship was made in hipster heaven since the filming of 2009’s “(500) Days of Summer.” Like many of the entries on this list, there have been countless rumors, and lots of passionate fan pleading, for them to become a romantic couple, but both have dismissed it all. They merely remain each other’s go-to for discovering new movies and music, and they quite simply enjoy one another’s company. And everyone remembers their YouTube recording of “What Are You Doing New Years Eve?” back in 2012. Who could deny the friendship chemistry between them?
#7: Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson
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While everyone can’t get enough of Jennifer’s friendship with Bradley Cooper, who can forget the friendship that first proved just how silly Jennifer Lawrence can be? We’re talking Joshifer, of course. The instant connection between these two was palpable, both on and off screen. In fact, in one interview at Comic Con, Jennifer informed the audience that she and Josh were so connected at the hip during the taping of “Catching Fire” that they even peed in the ocean together. Now, that is some true friendship right there.
#6: Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock
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Separately, Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock have proven their commercial and comic value to Hollywood, time and time again. So, when they teamed up for 2009’s “The Proposal,” it was no surprise that the film was absolutely hilarious. However, their friendship is not always about laughs and giggles. Back in 2010, when their respective marriages publicly fell apart, the pair, platonically, had each other’s backs, even ringing in 2011 together. Don’t look for romance here, shippers, this is all about buddy love. They never miss a chance to make each other laugh.
#5: Julia Roberts and George Clooney
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These two megastars have a friendship that spans over 15 years, having started on the set of “Ocean's Eleven”. In the earlier years of their platonic relationship, it was all about the typical Clooney pranks, and the general teasing from both of them, that everyone knows and loves. However, when Julia Roberts was pregnant with her twins, Cooney was instantly there for her, with just the right amount of seriousness. Since then, Julia has publicly given her approval of George’s wife, Amal, and George has expressed his genuine love of Julia in return. But of course, it’s George Clooney; the teasing is always there.
#4: Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas
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Remember the “Camp Rock” franchise and all of its awesome innocence? Well, back in the time of purity rings, close bonds were created between two of The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. One of those bonds, with Joe Jonas, went on to become a brief romantic relationship. The other, with Nick Jonas, became a long-lasting and sustaining friendship, even after Joe and Demi call it quits. Nick and Demi have gone on to create music and do fun photo-ops together, proving that they will remain in harmony with one another for years to come.
#3: Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift
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These two have a super cute musical friendship, filled with everything a cool relationship should be made up of: teasing, doing each other's makeup, and crafting a silly, but beautiful needlepoint. Y’know, the usual things. But, in a more meaningful way the pair are constantly, and publicly, complementing each other’s talents, performing together a handful of times. The most important part of their buddyship is the music the pair create together, whenever and wherever possible. Even if that place happens to be on a trampoline in Swift’s backyard.
#2: Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone
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This goofy pair met on the set of “Crazy Stupid Love” and have since described their friendship as "finding a member of your team." On talk shows, and the red carpet, they have an ease about them; sometimes, it even feels like they are finishing each other’s sentences. When working together on other films, like “Gangster Squad” and “La La Land,” the two have remained silly, cracking each other up whenever possible. Sometimes, even when it's mildly unprofessional! However, they also never miss a chance to shower one another with praise.
#1: Kate Winslet and Leonardo Dicaprio
In “Titanic” and, a decade later, in “Revolutionary Road,” Winslet and DiCaprio electrified the silver screen together. But, in regular daily life, they absolutely have a mutual adoration squad. And it’s not a romantic Jack and Rose vibe they’ve got going. It’s true friendship: the fact that they always find one another on the red carpet, and the way they look at each other during acceptance speeches at award shows. The ease with which they compliment each other is everything anyone could want in a dear friend. Leonardo even walked Kate down the aisle at her wedding!
