Wednesday is National Best Friend Day, which is mainly just a shameless excuse to post that selfie you’ve been saving of you and your bestie looking fly. But it’s also a day to reflect on some of the real-life friendships that have shaped (and are shaping) Hollywood and pop culture. In honor of platonic relationships that stand the test of time—and have given us lots to look up to along the way—here’s a rundown of some of our favorite famous BFFs. Turns out it only takes two to make a formidable squad.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
Sir Ian McKellen & Sir Patrick Stewart
Mario & Luigi
The boys of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” (Alexander Hamilton, the Marquis de Lafayette, John Laurens, and Hercules Mulligan)
Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez
Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear
Kendall Jenner & Gigi Hadid
Pooh Bear & Piglet
Gabby Douglas & Simone Biles
Jennifer Aniston & Courteney Cox
Matt Damon & Ben Affleck
Kanye West & Jay-Z
Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson
Leonardo diCaprio & Tobey Maguire
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