In a world where women are often pitted and dubbed their own greatest enemies, many have gone above and beyond to prove naysayers wrong. In fact, after all these years, we are convinced that women have and will continue to be each other's biggest cheerleaders. And while being a woman in the spotlight can undoubtedly be difficult, some have been privileged to go through the hurdles holding their best friend's hands.
Through their incredible and heart-warming bond, these famous women have given us a glimpse of how powerful and beautiful the gift of true friendship can be. From women who changed the world through their activism to Hollywood actresses who have made us laugh in and socialites who have ]grieved together, here are some of the most iconic celebrity female best friends of all time.
10 Kim Kardashian And LaLa Anthony
Kim Kardashian might have five famous sisters but that has not stopped her from getting herself an extra sibling in the form of La La Anthony. The twosome started their friendship over a decade ago and have watched each other evolve through different phases of life. Now, not only do they consider themselves as best friends, they also refer to each other as sisters. It is, therefore, no surprise that the two stars make regular appearances on each other's social media and are often spotted in public together. Whether dressed in luxury fashion outfits or wearing bikinis at the beach, Kim and La La have mastered how to get fans swooning about their friendship and bond. Even more, their curvaceous bodies never stop making headlines. Talk about a dynamic sexy duo!
9 Vanessa Bryant and Ciara
It is not every time a woman loses two of the most important people in her life on the same day but when that happens, what she needs is love, encouragement and a strong support system,,,maybe in excess measures. This is exactly what hat Ciara has done in the past one and a half years. On January 26, 2020, Vanessa Bryant's world came crumbling when her husband Kobe and their thirteen-year-old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash that killed seven others. Bince the tragic incident, Vanessa has enjoyed love and support from family members, and loved ones including best friend Ciara. Though it is unclear when the two women became friends, they became inseparable in the months that followed Kobe and Gianna’s death. Even more heart-warming is Ciara's constant appraisal of her friend whom she has described as "the toughest mama" she knows.
8 Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson
Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson met in high school in the 90s and have since worked together a few times while giving Hollywood one of its best friendship stories. Today, Liv and Kate enjoy their roles as young moms can often be seen out in public with their kids. These two evidently enjoy being best friends and it does not appear to be changing soon. The truth? We love their friendship just as much!
7 Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts
Nicole and Naomi met in Sydney Girls High School, Australia where they were both students at the time. They have remained close ever since. Affectionately referred to as "Nicome" by fans, Nicole and Naomi have been there for each other through different life dramas. Though they were co-stars in the early 90s, the two women have not worked together for a long time. Regardless, they seem to be enjoying every bit of their decades-long friendship!.
6 Courtney Cox And Jennifer Aniston
Popularly known as Rachel Green and Monica Geller from the NBC sitcom Friends, Cox and Aniston are one of the numerous celebrities who went from being co-stars to BFFs. Over the years, not only are they often spotted in public together, but it has also become common to find the two actresses gushing about their friendship and their love for each other. To celebrate Cox's 57th birthday on June 15, Aniston had nothing but sweet words for the actress whom she described as a "ridiculously special human."
5 Marilyn Monroe And Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe had an unusual friendship...yet it goes down as one of the most iconic in history. The pair met in the 50s when Fitzgerald was trying to score a gig at the Mocambo in Hollywood. It however proved difficult for the singer because of the segregation and racism that existed at the time.
After learning about the dire situation, Monroe told the club manager she would book a table in the front row every night if Fitzgerald got the gig. She hoped people would come in to see her while also watching Fitzgerald perform. Monroe's plan proved very effective as fans came in everyday to meet her. It was not long before Fitzgerald became a hit. The pair remained close for years with Monroe once saying "Well, my very favorite person and I love her as a person as well as a singer, I think she's the greatest and that' Ella Fitzgerald"
4 Susan B. Anthony And Elizabeth Cady Stanton
We can't talk about feminism in America without mentioning Susan Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton. They met in 1851 after being introduced by Amelia Bloomer and together, Stanton and Anthony fought endlessly for women's rights. They were a formidable feminist team, advocating for a cause and complementing each other's strengths. While Anthony could travel around the country as she was not married, Stanton contributed to the cause by writing speeches for her friend. Stanton once wrote, "No power in heaven, hell or earth can separate us, for our hearts are eternally wedded together" The pair remained friends for about five decades until Stanton died. Today, they will forever be remembered as icons.
3 Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
Tina and Amy undoubtedly have one of the most iconic friendships in Hollywood. Best known for their humor, these two have been friends for nearly three decades. They first met in 1993 and developed a close bond that would apparently last for a lifetime. Tina and Amy soon discovered that they had interests in pursuing similar careers and started helping each other land career opportunities. Now, not only are they both successful, the two women have worked together multiple times. From performing together to co starring in movies to appearing on Saturday Night Live together, and hosting the Golden Globes, Tina and Amy have proved to the world that indeed, two heads are better than one. They bring twice the fun and we can't help but love it!.
2 Martina Navritalova And Chris Evert
From court rivals to best friends, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert redefined friendship. Both tennis icons in the 70s and 80s, the two women played against each other in nothing less than 6o tournament finals. But regardless of who won, you would still spot them hanging out and traveling together. In 2010, the two women revealed they still sometimes call each other at odd times to talk in the night with Navritalova later admitting that Evert's mom was one of her biggest fans. “From the first time I appeared on the tour, I got the feeling she honestly felt bad when I lost and happy when I won,” she said.
1 Oprah Winfrey And Gayle King
If you don't have a best friend, Oprah and Gayle will make you want one. The two first met in 1976 at a television station in Baltimore, Maryland. Oprah reportedly invited Gayle to stay the night after a snowstorm. That night turned out to be the start of one of Hollywood's most iconic friendships. They have since been by each other's side with Gayle now playing an active role in Oprah's media empire. With their unbreakable bond, it is only fitting that Gayle picked Oprah to be her children's godmother. Now imagine being godchildren to the media queen herself. Sound cool right? That's what we thought too!
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