10 pairs of actors who are connected not only by films, but also by strong friendship (11 photos)

We have collected for you the best examples of how friendship enriches the film industry.





It is generally accepted that an acting career is a path of constant competition. We do not deny this obvious fact, but there are exceptions! Many friendships just began with auditions and auditions, many were born right on the set. The friendly energy of some of them turned out to be so infectious that the directors could not resist filming these couples together!

Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek



Old friends, surprisingly, acted together only in the film “Bandits” (2006)

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds





This couple does not have any love relationship, but has one romantic film - “The Proposal” (2009), and in life, the actors admit, they are family friends.

Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston



The actresses have been friends since they met on the set of Friends (first photo) and continue not only to communicate, but also to work together. In the second photo you see a still from the comedy series “Cougar Town” (2009), where Courteney Cox plays the main role, and they also starred in the series “Yellow Press” (2007-2008).

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire



These guys met at a casting and, despite the fact that Toby failed it, the future celebrities became friends. The most famous film in which they played the leading roles is “The Great Gatsby” (2013), but few people know that the friends also participated in the filming of “Don’s Plum Cafe” (2001) and “This Boy’s Life” (1993).

Michael Sheen and David Tennant



These actors are lifelong companions and partners in films and TV series, from whom incredible energy emanates! The famous “Staging” (2020-2022), thanks to the actors’ lively humor and self-irony, helped many cope with the difficult period of the pandemic. And the series “Good Omens,” based on the novel of the same name by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, raised a new wave of popularity for the mentioned English writer.

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone



Viewers notice the chemistry of their characters on screen, but it does not go beyond it. The actors admit that they are dear to each other as friends and film partners. The most famous of them: “This Stupid Love” (2011) and “La La Land” (2016).

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon



Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are high school friends. Their relationship is so strong that at the beginning of their careers they opened a joint bank account.

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson



These actors deservedly bear the title of best friends, having not parted for almost 25 years! They often publish photos from their holidays together, and their friendship resembles brotherly love.

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro



Throughout their careers, they were both rivals, since they gained popularity at the same time, and partners who respect each other. Over time, their social circle and work brought them closer together due to common interests and views on life. The most famous film where friends played the main roles is “Heat” (1995). Also, in addition to the films “Right to Kill” (2008) and “The Irishman” (2019), Al Pacino and Robert De Niro appeared in the sequel to “The Godfather,” although without scenes together.

Brad Pitt and George Clooney



These star actors are known for their excellent performances in Ocean's Eleven (2011) and its sequels. Another top film with their participation is “Burn After Reading” (2008).