Celebrities always have a lot going on, from rivalries to busy careers and fan events. Thus, it may be hard to imagine them having time for their personal lives. The fame and dazzling glimmer of their world can make them seem superhuman so that one may even think they do not need friends. However, they have needs just like everyone else, and many have formed tight friendships over the years. Some celebrity friendships are obvious and popular, but others are downright shocking. These celebrity friendships transcend industry, age, and personal preferences that may make their friendship seem unlikely. In this article, you will learn of five celebrity friendships you never knew existed.
Shocking Celebrity Friendships You Never Knew Of
1. Gordon Ramsay & Gigi Hadid
Gordon Ramsay and Gigi Hadid’s friendship is certainly one we didn’t see coming. The two are fast friends who chat frequently, and Ramsay has even joked that their friendship has made him a hero with his daughters.
“My daughters, they love me. It’s not because I’m a f***ing good chef. They love me because I talk to Gigi Hadid. That’s the only reason why they want to talk to me,” he told People four years ago.
The celebrity chef and the supermodel met while filming Masterchef Celebrity Showdown in 2016. Hadid won the show and impressed Ramsay with her cooking skills. They have remained close since then, with Hadid texting Ramsay weekly for cooking advice. The celebrity chef has also disclosed that he gets inspiration from Hadid. He shared how she reached out to him some time back, asking for his opinion on her pasta dish. An impressed Ramsay gave her a pass.
2. Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake
Another shocking celebrity friendship is that of Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake. The late-night host and singer-songwriter have been close friends for decades since they first met on the former’s late-night show. Fallon and Timberlake share similar passions for comedy and music, which form the bedrock of their friendship. Timberlake was a frequent guest on his friend’s show, and the two have engaged in comedic sketches together numerous times.
The pair has undeniable chemistry and has displayed their comedic timing skills on different aspects of the show, including the Barry Gibb Talk Show segments. The duo has kept close through the years and provided support at various times for each other. They also vacation together and spend time deepening their friendship.
3. Helen Mirren and Dominic Toretto
Dame Helen Mirren and Dominic “Vin Diesel” Toretto have one of Hollywood’s most heartwarming celebrity friendships. The two met in a restaurant, where Mirren took an instant liking to Diesel. She asked Diesel to put her in one of his films, and the latter obliged. The friends worked together in 2018 on the Fate of the Furious set and in the ninth and 10th installments of the franchise.
Speaking of their friendship, Mirren told People:
“The most random people just have chemistry.”
Diesel has also spoken of their friendship. The actor revealed that one thing he most adored about his friend was that she had a gift for making him feel “appreciated and loved.”
4. Millie Bobby Brown and Drake
Millie Bobby Brown and Drake’s closeness exemplifies how celebrity friendships can transcend age and industry. The friends met in 2017 when Brown attended one of Drake’s concerts in Brisbane, Australia, after the singer invited her to the show. They then met backstage and hung out. The pair have shared photos of their meeting online, and Drake even mentioned her in his song.
However, their friendship has often been criticized, with critics calling it “weird.” Nevertheless, the naysayers have been unable to stop the duo from remaining friends. Brown even slammed the haters on Instagram, telling them how Drake helped her.
5. Harry Styles and Stevie Nicks
Harry Styles and Stevie Nicks have beautiful relationships. This duo has one of the best celebrity friendships that has lasted almost a decade. Styles and Nicks met in 2015 after the Watermelon Sugar singer gave his fellow singer a birthday cake after a Fleetwood Mac show. The duo has been vocal about their friendship and admiration for each other. Styles disclosed that Nicks inspires him with her voice and music. Nicks also reciprocated by calling Styles the son she “never had.”
Celebrity friendships are endearing and a reminder that everyone deserves someone who sees and loves them. These unexpected celebrity friendships make it all the better as they demonstrate that humans can love across all borders in a chaotic world and that the world can be simpler than we imagine.
#Clique, what do you think of these unexpected celebrity friendships? Let us know in the comments.
