Hollywood's 7 BFFs whose friendship stood the test of time

When Phoebe from ‘Friends’ said, “Boyfriends and girlfriends are gonna come and go. But this [friendship]… this is for life,” she was channelling just the perfect sentiment for the day. Hollywood must not have relationships that last long, but some celebrate friendships like no other could. Here’s a closer look at Hollywood's friendship that has stood the test of time.

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift might’ve known each other due to Jonas Brothers, but the billionaire duo have been holding hands throughout mud, legal cases, toxic relationships, and undue drama. Not only have they defended each other in public, but they cheered from the sidelines during the wins. From the cosy birthday parties to starring in music videos, the singers gave a glimpse of what an ideal friendship should look like.

From being neighbours, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon became Oscar-winning artists. Robin to his Batman, the duo went from having career slumps to becoming absolute Hollywood powerhouses together. They did not hesitate to brag about each other, and happily stayed together even during the rough substance patches. The marriages might have turned to dust, but their friendship did not suffer a scratch.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire have been friends since before Jack posed with his Rose and Spider-Man found his MJ. While the friendship has been private, the close circles and loyalty have not. It’s been more than 25 years, and still the bond remains strong, along with holiday adventures, global stardom, and mindblowing filmography.

Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston, staying true to their title track, have been there for each other when the rain started to pour. The ‘Friends’ actresses have seen the shiny days of motherhood, wedding dates, along with a couple of darker moons with devastating breakups and professional transitions. They don’t forget to show up for each other, even if it’s a mere cameo in the projects.

The ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz, are all about pyjama parties and lots of ‘I got you’ moments since the ‘90s. Whether it's going through addiction rehab or divorce mishaps, Barrymore and Diaz are each other’s “best wing woman” throughout their lives. The golden girls know what unconditional love means, and they surely know how to uphold it.

Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak went from bonding on ‘The Office U.S’ to clapping loud enough to let the world hear the wins. Redefining the titles, the duo has been each other’s family, along with providing the warmth of a constant presence. He’s the godfather to her kids, and a red carpet date, making the friendship delightfully confusing, but quite cherishable.

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone won their audience with the dance steps, and continue to impress by roasting each other. The stars stood among the rest of their friends for their amazing, undeniable chemistry and clapped loudly when the other won an Oscar. The duo stood the test of time and showed how one can be respectful of the other even after so many years.