When you think about celebrity besties, there are a few obvious pairings that probably spring to mind. We’re talking well known BFFs like Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez, or Meghan Markle and Serena Williams.
Then there’s Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox whose friendship blossomed when they worked together for years, plus Matt Damon and Ben Affleck who grew up together. These mates have been through it all – break ups, make ups and beyond.
On the other hand, there are some unexpected friendships springing up between A-listers we’ve noticed lately that will leave you shook when you hear about them. Pairings so random you’ll never guess they are pals!
Whichever way these stars became mates, a friendship bond needs to be strong to survive the ups and downs, challenges, and dramas of life. We all know there are some friends you can rely on to see you through the good times and the hard times – but can you imagine facing the ultimate friendship challenge of being trapped with a group of women while the world crumbles around you…
WATCH BELOW: The Class of ’07 trailer.
Class of ’07
What is it about? The ultimate friendship test, the show takes a group of women right back to their high school days as it follows ex-classmates who become trapped at their all-girls high school after an apocalyptic tidal wave hits during their 10-year-reunion. Watch as old friendships are rebuilt and old rivalries return as they learn to survive in this strange new world.
When can you watch it? Class of ’07 is coming on March 17.
Where can you watch it? Prime Video
Want to know more? View the trailer above.
But back to those awkward BFFs… Of course, we get it: Celebrities are different. It makes sense that working in Hollywood or the music industry, your coworkers are other famous faces. But while some friendships like Jen and Court just make sense. There are other alliances that seem to have come right out of the blue.
Read on as we round up six famous pairings we never saw coming.
Katy Perry and Miranda Kerr
So, Katy Perry is Orlando Bloom’s fiancée, and Miranda Kerr is his ex-wife. And yet the pair were pictured at the 2023 G’Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles in January buddied-up together proving they are the ultimate modern besties. Katy even called Miranda her “Sister from another Mister” in an Instagram post from the night, sharing how much she loved their “modern family”.
Nicola Peltz Beckham and Selena Gomez
Ex-boyfriends in common seems to be a theme when it comes to celebrity pals. Both Nicola Peltz Beckham and Selena Gomez have dated Justin Bieber… The girls soft-launched their friendship last November with a sleepover-themed soiree where they hung out in matching PJs. They then took their friendship one step further when they shared pics to Instagram of their matching ‘angel’ tattoos.
Harry Styles and Lizzo
The first glimpse of their friendship came back in 2019 when Harry Styles covered Lizzo’s hit ‘Juice’ in a show for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Then, when they paired up in 2020 to perform it together, sparks flew! They’ve since hung out at the Grammys and Coachella, plus backstage at Harry’s concert, after which Lizzo tweeted pics of them fooling around and the message: “I had so much fun with Harry yesterday.”
Ed Sheeran and Courteney Cox
It started when a mutual friend invited Ed Sheeran to a party at Courteney Cox’s place in 2013. The friendship has since blossomed with the pair often joking around together, ‘performing’ on Instagram – they recently recorded a video of themselves recreating the famous Ross and Monica dance routine – and Ed even introed the TV star to her boyfriend, Johnny McDaid.
Kris Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence
The unlikely pals first met when Kardashians fan Jennifer Lawrence was surprised by Kris Jenner who gave her a cake on her birthday. They hit it off and since then the Kardashians momager has gone on to reveal she considers Jen to be her unofficial daughter telling Access Hollywood last year: “She’s such a good friend and I’m so proud of her. She’s like one of my kids. I’m so blessed to have her in my life.”
Russell Brand and Helen Mirren
British actors Russell Brand and Helen Mirren have shared a surprising friendship since meeting on set while filming The Tempest. And they really hit it off, with Russell dedicating a chapter of his biography Booky Wooky 2 to Helen, who he affectionately refers to as ‘Mummy Helen’. She loves her pal too, telling People, “He’s so cool. He’s fabulous. We’re really close friends.”
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