“Best friend” is such a relative term. One day she’s your ace home skillet, the next day you’re not calling her back because she always wants to talk about her crazy issues. Either way celebrities, like us, have BFFs with whom they shop, dine and party.
You’ll notice that almost all the friendship pairs on our list have similar characteristics and even look the same at times…check it out:
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King
The first friendship that comes to mind is between Winfrey and King. The two have been close for over 25 years helping each other in their professional endeavors and personal trials.
Rashida Jones and Natalie Portman
Both Harvard-educated actresses are best friends for all the right reasons. Not only do they make each other laugh, but they’re supportive and protective of one another. Jones told Marie Claire about Portman, “[she] would fight beasts 10 times her size to protect the people she loves. She is the kind of friend who can sub in and love you through the times when you can’t necessarily love yourself.”
Tyra Banks and Kimora Lee Simmons
From the runway in their teen years to the board room as businesswomen in their 30s, both women have been close friends for years. Banks is also the godmother to Kimora’s daughter Ming Lee.
Brandy and Kelly Rowland
The two songstresses have been buddies for years. Growing up in the spotlight definitely brought them closer.
Ciara and Lala Vasquez
The pair both love to shop and dine together in hot spots from L.A. to New York. Ciara even planned a mini bachelorette party for her good friend in Miami.
Chris Brown and Teyana Taylor
Through all the drama and insanity of being a young star, the two seem to really support one another. Although there have been rumors that they’re more than friends, Taylor has met and spent time with all of Chris’ girlfriends.
Lauren London and Khloe Kardashian
L.A. is a tough place when you don’t have someone by your side. Luckily, London and Kardashian have each other to watch out and pose for the paparazzi.
Jada Smith and Katie Holmes
Both actresses not only have famous husbands, but they hang out on the regular as well.
Pharrell Williams and Lupe Fiasco
Not only are the rap hotties former skater boys, they’re also good friends. Creatively they’ve teamed up a couple times to make music as well.
Gabrielle Union and Sanaa Lathan
It’s no wonder that these two gorgeous actresses are friends. They first worked together on “Love and Basketball” in 2000 and have been hanging out ever since.
Kerry Washington and Noemie Lenoir
The ladies have been friends for a couple of years now, often showing love on the red carpet.
Rihanna and Katy Perry
Through a new friendship, Rihanna and Perry have gotten closer in the past year. Not only have they traveled to Barbados together, but Perry has joked that she wanted Rihanna to strip at her bachelorette party.
Maxwell and Nas
Random, but true, the two artists often hit the club and bar scenes together. Who knew soulful Maxwell could hang with a big time rapper?
Lil Kim and Lisa Raye
Lisa Raye told Bossip about her friendship with Lil Kim. She said, “[if] you wanna talk about ride or die, Kim was there for me then and she’s there for me now. We just let our hair down and have fun. We understand rumors…and we know how to administer fun and then go away.”
Serena Williams and Christina Milian
The pair have been hanging out more and more these days, which figures–since they’re in the same young black starlet circle.
Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox
Through marriages, babies and a hit TV show (“Friends,” now off the air) there’s very little the two besties haven’t gone through together.
Keyshia Cole and Monica
Both gritty R&B singers are the godmothers to each other’s child. Who better to watch your child than the loving, but stern women?
Swizz Beatz and Reggie Bush
The two “players” have one love in common: luxury items. Pictured here are the two showing off their Christian Louboutin studded sneakers.
Kelis and Dania Ramirez
The pair are always seen running around the streets of New York City together looking nothing less than fly. Love those pink booties!
Jay Z, Beyonce, Gweneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
Most recently seen vacationing in the Hamptons, the couples love to travel and have intimate dinners together. Paltrow and Martin were one of the few people at Jay Z and Beyonce’s super-secretive wedding.
