While friendships are often the result of long-time associations within a job, academics, common interests, and other circumstantial factors based on one’s environment, sometimes people become friends despite their flagrant differences, as opposites attract.Other times… well, let’s just say that some relationships simply boil down to completely random reasons, and this phenomenon can be observed within numerous celebrities who make the most interesting pairings.In fact, some celebrity friendships appear to be so unlikely, we can’t help but wonder where and how on Earth they might’ve even met and clicked in the first place.Luckily,Bored Pandahas investigated the matter, and has found pretty compelling famous friends to examineThis post may includeaffiliate links.
While friendships are often the result of long-time associations within a job, academics, common interests, and other circumstantial factors based on one’s environment, sometimes people become friends despite their flagrant differences, as opposites attract.
Other times… well, let’s just say that some relationships simply boil down to completely random reasons, and this phenomenon can be observed within numerous celebrities who make the most interesting pairings.
In fact, some celebrity friendships appear to be so unlikely, we can’t help but wonder where and how on Earth they might’ve even met and clicked in the first place.
Luckily,Bored Pandahas investigated the matter, and has found pretty compelling famous friends to examine
This post may includeaffiliate links.
Despite being notable members of opposing political parties, Michelle and George have shocked America with their apparent friendship.The former US president even addressed people’s reaction to his friendship with the former First Lady in an interview for CBS Sunday Morning, where he recalled a moment in 2016 at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, when he and Michelle went viral over a photo of them hugging.“It shocked me,” he said.George continued: “We got in the car and I think Barbara or Jenna said, ‘Hey, you’re trending!'“The American people were so surprised that Michelle Obama and I could be friends.“I think it’s a problem that Americans are so polarized in their thinking that they can’t imagine a George W. Bush and Michelle Obama being friends.”Former US president Barack Obama explained in 2018 that the unlikely pair were “forever seatmates” because of the seating protocols for ex-presidents and their spouses at official events.Michelle told USA Today: “He is my partner in crime at every major thing where all the formers gather.“I love him to death. He’s a wonderful man. He’s a funny man.”
Elton and Eminem’s unlikely friendship started at the 2001 Grammy Awards, where they performed one of Eminem’s 2000 biggest hits, Stan, originally recorded with British singer Dido.Taking the stand as an LGBTQ+ ally, Eminem had Elton duetting his hit single at the awards ceremony.Speaking of their first meeting, Elton John said on The Graham Norton Show: “We became friends.“We’ve been amazing friends ever since. He’s an amazing guy. […] I just adore him.“In Elton’s 2019 memoir titled Me, the iconic musician revealed that he was Eminem’s sponsor.The rap star opened up about reaching out to Elton for help. As The Guardian reported, Eminem said: “When I first wanted to get sober, I called him.“He’s somebody who’s in the business and can identify and relate to the lifestyle and how hectic things can be.“He understands… the pressure and any other reasons that you want to come up with for doing drugs.”
According to People, Bette, who moved back to New York City in 1994, opened a new community garden in Queens in 2008.The Hocus Pocus actress had named the space “The Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson Community Garden” due to 50 Cent’s involvement.According to People, the 77-year-old Hollywood star “called and nagged” the rapper about getting involved with the project as it was in his childhood neighborhood of Jamaica, Queens.50 Cent said: “I wish I had this to come to when I was growing up around here.“The opportunity to create this garden for the youth and the community is a great one.“Moreover, the Candy Shop rapper added that if “Bette calls, you don’t say ‘no.’ Not if you want your reputation to stay the way it is.”
Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin and popstar Lizzo’s friendship reportedly goes back to 2014 when Macaulay made a cameo in the video for Lizzo’s song Faded.But more so, Macaulay has consistently put his deep admiration for the singer on display through social media, portraying himself as one of Lizzo’s biggest supporters.The 43-year-old actor has often posted videos of himself attending Lizzo’s concert on Instagram, with the singer often reposting Macaulay’s content writing sweet messages such as “I love you”.
Two years ago, the British music star disclosed that rapper Drake was among the selected few who had listened to her 2021 album 30.Despite producing completely different genres of music, Drake and Adele are in fact quite close, with the Hello singer reportedly saying that Drake’s friendship was “one of the biggest gifts of her entire career.”Speaking on CBC, Adele said: “I can say something to him, and he won’t judge me for it, you know?
Gossip Girl star Blake Lively has had a very public friendship with music star Taylor Swift. However, Blake’s lesser known bond with another musician is just as interesting.The 36-year-old actress has been friends with Florence Welch, the lead singer of Florence and The Machine, for over a decade.In fact, Blake was reportedly a regular in the front row when Florence and the Machine toured the US way back in 2011.Moreover, the mom-of-four was reportedly responsible for giving the British musician a guest starring part on Gossip Girl.As a result, Florence reportedly performed at Blake and Ryan Reynolds’ wedding in 2012.
Mr Worldwide and Greaser John may have grown up in completely different generations, as well as coming from two separate worlds, but that didn’t stop the pair from becoming friends.In fact, John Travolta appeared in Pitbull’s 3 to Tango music video in 2019, and even joined the musician onstage for a live performance of the song at the 2020 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards.After shaving his head bald, the 69-year-old actor told Extra that none other than Pitbull had inspired him to try the daring hairstyle.He said: “A good friend, Armando Perez, Pitbull, he lives his life like this.“He would send pictures of me, I have all my hair, and he’d superimpose no hair and say, ‘I prefer this,’ so I thought … Maybe it’s time to do it.”
Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra-Jonas has been a close friend of the Duchess of Sussex’s for many years. In fact, the 41-year-old actress has known Meghan since before she even married into the British royal family.Priyanka and Meghan first met in 2016, during the ELLE Women in Television dinner, and reportedly struck up a bond instantly.Subsequently, the 42-year-old Suit actress interviewed Priyanka for her blog, The Tig, which is now defunct.The Indian actress has gone on to openly discuss her friendship with Meghan in an open letter before the 2018 royal wedding.“More than anything else, Meghan is an important influencer in a world that needs strong public figures to respect and look up to,” Priyanka wrote.
Pop star Jennifer Lopez and actress Leah Remini have been friends for more than a decade.The starlets met in 2004, when the singer started dating Marc Anthony.The King of Queens actress recalled the first time she crossed paths with Anthony’s then-girlfriend at a red carpet premiere.She told Entertainment Tonight in 2018: “So, we went to the premiere hoping she was gonna be ugly in real life.“And then, when I was approaching her, I was like, ‘I hope it’s the lighting.“Maybe she just looks good in here,’ and as I got closer I was like, ‘Oh damn, there’s a lot of light right here and she looks really pretty.’In turn, Jennifer said: “It was one of those instant chemistry things, where you just feel like, ‘I love this person. I love being around this person. This person makes me laugh.“She’s cool and we also have very similar upbringings. That’s why we work well together.”
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Being blondes might be the only similar trait shared between comedian Amy Schumer and MMA fighter Ronda Rousey. However, the pair are in fact quite close.After stepping down in 2016 from fighting at UFC 200, Ronda Rousey appeared to hang with Amy, as the Trainwreck actress had posted a photo of herself with the 36-year-old former bantamweight champion.Amy had captioned the snap with the word “Ladies”.Amy and Ronda had first bonded over a joke the 42-year-old stand-up artist had tweeted about her doppelganger Holly Holm, who gave Rousey her first career loss in the UFC 193 fight.Rumor had it Amy was Ronda’s comedy coach when she appeared on Saturday Night Live shortly afterwards.
Rapper Cardi B and Gossip Girl actor Penn Badgley started an online friendship in 2021, after Cardi B said she was a huge fan of YOU.The unlikely duo’s friendship kicked off when a 2019 interview with Penn Badgley praising Cardi B’s relationship with her fans on social media resurfaced.Speaking on Netflix’s In Conversation with YOU event in Manila, Philippines, the actor said: “She has such an authentic relationship.“To me, it’s this incredibly nuanced place to be.“Despite what many might judge as antics and all this, I feel like she has an incredibly authentic relationship to that, and that’s why people like her so much.”Naturally, the I Like It rapper found the resurfaced clip, and reacted to it in excitement on X (formerly known as Twitter) as she tweeted: “Yo like I’m famous famous.”Penn and Cardi went on to quoting each other’s tweets, exchanging PR packages, and more. A true 21st-century friendship!
It has probably not been lost on Selena Gomez’s fans that the former Disney star has been consistently featured on Bates Motel actress Nicola Peltz’s Instagram page.The circumstances around both women’s friendship are a little unclear, but it would appear that Nicola and Selena have grown to become somewhat of an iconic besties duo.The 31-year-old musician and the 28-year-old actress first made their friendship public in November 2022, when they celebrated the release of Selena’s documentary, My Mind & Me, together at a viewing party.From that point onward, Nicola and Selena have been nearly inseparable, sharing moments such as Thanksgiving gatherings, vacations in Mexico, and even the occasion when the Love You Like A Love Song singer and the Transformers actress decided to get matching tattoos.Last May, Selena interviewed Nicola and her husband, Brooklyn Beckham, for her Wondermind mental health content hub.During the interview, Selena confessed that she enjoyed being in a “throuple” with the married duo.“Selena, we love you so much, you have no idea,” Nicola said.The actress continued: “I think we speak the same love language. We never really go out in L.A.“We’re always working or with the dogs.“The best moments are just, like, when you don’t have to do anything.“You can just be with the people you love, and it makes me so happy, but I’m also such a homebody.”
Speculations regarding Brazilian popstar Anitta and Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney’s friendship arose earlier this month, following a surprising interaction.Last week, Sydney celebrated her 26th birthday in an extravagant 1980s prom night-themed party.Amongst the guests photographed at the birthday bash, Anitta was a prevalent presence.Despite having not collaborated on any work together, both women did share an interesting connection, which may have sparked a friendship.The unlikely duo reportedly shared the same hotel while they attended the Met Gala this year.Anitta and Sydney went on to make a public appearance together at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in July.
Kylie Jenner and Rosalia’s close friendship began to flourish several years ago when the businesswoman attended one of the singer’s concerts.They reportedly rapidly became friends and have been frequently sharing their various outings together on social media.The 31-year-old Spanish singer has been spotted at nearly all of Kylie’s major celebrations shared on Instagram, especially her daughter’s extravagant birthday parties.Likewise, the 26-year-old mom-of-two has not shied away from sharing her own excitement seeing her bestie perform at various concerts, filming herself having fun during Rosalia’s concerts.Rosalia and Kylie most recently reunited at Milan Fashion Week, where they were spotted sharing a sweet moment together in the front row of Prada’s Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show.
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