Amid the hit singles, box office smashes, buzzer beaters, and tabloid headlines, it is important for celebrities to have close friends. When things are looking up, these BFFs are popping champagne in VIP. And when albums flop, movies bomb, shows are cancelled, and relationships fizzle, they are on their way over with a bottle of wine. Famous friendships can even translate into successful careers (because everyone wants their bestie standing next to them in the winner’s circle). Here are our favorite celebrity best friends.
Cara Delevingne and Rihanna are an understandable pair. The two it-girls are a walking fashion spread at every public appearance, and they both love a good party. Rihanna, 25, has apparently taken on a sort of big sister role with 21-year-old Cara, and is ushering her into the world of superstardom. She even took the young Brit model to her first NBA game at the Barclays Center, where the two shared laughs court-side.
The friendship between Kanye West and Jay Z spans over a decade. The rappers began working together in 2001 when Kanye produced songs like ”Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” and “Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)” for Jay Z’s The Blueprint album. Since then, they have released chart-topping records, embarked on sold-out tours, and even started families, all while remaining close. Who knows, maybe their daughters will grow up to be besties too!
It’s really no wonder that Gabrielle Union and Sanaa Lathan are best friends. Both beauties have ruled the silver screen since the late ’90s. (They even shared a brief scene in “Love & Basketball.”) And, despite the scarcity of roles for women of color in Hollywood, they have continually rooted for one another. Sanaa was right by Gabby’s side when her fiancé, Dwyane Wade, won his third NBA Championship with the Miami Heat. You know what they say.
Solange Knowles and Janelle Monae are cut from the same cloth. The two are both strikingly beautiful, amazingly talented, and not afraid to buck the system. Even better, they are not shy about supporting each other’s music. While performing “Losing You” in Atlanta, Solange was joined by Janelle on stage, and they could barely contain their excitement. And Solange laid down some guest vocals on Janelle’s “Electric Lady.”
Kim Kardashian and Blac Chyna have only recently begun hanging out. But they are quite the bosom buddies. Kim is reportedly trying to help Chyna make the jump into the world of reality television. She shared a now infamous selfie with the former dancer, which certainly has people paying attention. And, as a new mom, Kim could also be learning a few things from her pal. Chyna and rapper Tyga have a son, King Cairo, who was born in 2012.
The NBA is full of intensely competitive individuals. But Dwyane Wade and Lebron James were boys long before they were teammates. Their friendship actually had a lot to do with the big decision Lebron made to take his talents to South Beach. Since he traded in his Cavaliers jersey, Lebron has helped Dwyane win two championship rings with the Miami Heat. Their bromance off the court has translated into a successful team dynamic.
Tyler Perry first appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2010. Since then, they have grown very close. One of the highest-earning men in the movie industry, Perry’s slew of films and television shows receive just as much praise as they do criticism. Still, when low ratings put Oprah’s OWN Network in jeopardy, the media mogul called in Tyler for help. “The Haves and the Have Nots,” a series that he created and directs, has now revitalized the channel.
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