A look at famous duos on National Best Friends Day 2024

National Best Friends Day is a holiday observed on June 8th each year to honor those who hold the title of best friend in our lives.

Best friend is a term we use to describe a person who has been there for us through thick and thin. This person is someone we can call to share a meme or a video, cry to, laugh to, confide in, and ultimately trust. It’s not a title you just give to everyone.

In this respect, celebrities are just like us. Because everyone, even the biggest stars in the world, needs a best friend.

In honor of National Best Friends Day, we’re highlighting some famous celebrity best friend duos.

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National Best Friends Day 2024: A Look at Celebrities’ Best Friends

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King

A list of notable celebrity besties can’t exist without mentioning these two. According to OprahDaily.com, they became friends in 1976 as journalists working at the same television station in Baltimore, Maryland. And the rest, as they say, is history. King often appeared as a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” which began in 1986.

In June 2024, Winfrey hosted the wedding of King’s son and daughter-in-law at her home.

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart

The unlikely pair became friends in 2008 when Snoop appeared on The Martha Stewart Show. The dynamic duo have been having a blast ever since, even collaborating on several business ventures, such as Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Party, which first aired in 2016.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

Laughter and jokes are certainly at the core of this friendship. Fey and Poehler have known each other for years and have worked together in films, including the 2008 comedy “Baby Mama.” The two have performed together on stage at the Golden Globes several times and most recently toured the country as part of their comedy tour “Restless Leg.”

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

The two met as young children and have been friends ever since. They have worked together on many iconic films, including “Glory Daze” and “Good Will Hunting,” which they co-wrote and won Oscars for. Recently, their friendship was featured in the popular 2024 Super Bowl commercial for Dunkin.

Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda

Before working together on the film “9 to 5,” Jane Fonda met Lily Tomlin behind the scenes of her 1977 one-woman Broadway show “Appearing Nitely.”

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski

This dynamic duo captured the hearts of many New England Patriots fans when they started playing together in 2010. The quarterback and tight end continued their friendship and moved their fandom to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where they finished their careers in 2023.

Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande

Since collaborating with singer-songwriter Jessie J on her 2014 hit “Bang Bang,” rapper Nicki Minaj and singer Ariana Grande have collaborated on many songs since they met.

Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith

Many celebrity friends start their friendships after working together. This is no different for pop star Justin Bieber and rapper and actor Jaden Smith. The two collaborated on the song “Never Say Never” 14 years ago and have been close friends ever since.

Zendaya and Bella Thorne

While they starred as best friends on Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up,” Bella Thorne and Zendaya also became best friends in real life after the show premiered in 2010.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart

For eight years, comedians Kevin Hart and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have been poking fun at each other on screen and in their private lives. The hilarious friendship is best known for their roles in “Central Intelligence” and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.”

Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold

Your best friend can also be your best friend at work, as these celebrity actresses demonstrate. Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold were friends long before they made their debut in the hit comedy sitcom “Martin.” In 1986, they were the singers in the film “Little Shop of Horrors.”

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen

Cooper and Cohen have been friends for years and have collaborated on many projects, including touring the country with their show “AC2: An Intimate Evening with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” and co-hosting CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live event. This duo shows what it looks like to work with your best friend and have fun while doing it.

Serena Williams and Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle has been there for her friend, tennis player Serena Williams, during her time as the Duchess of Sussex and afterward. Markle was seen cheering Williams on during her matches. Williams flew to the UK to attend Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding at Windsor Castle. In April, the two best friends were seen chatting at Prince Harry’s polo match. This bond should show you that your best friend should always be there for you, no matter what.

Bad Bunny and J Balvin

These reguetóneros have created music that has topped the Billboard charts individually, but the two released their 2019 album “Oasis,” which showed they can share the spotlight.

SHE and Kristy Sarah

This duo is fairly new to the celebrity bestie scene, but seems to have been friends for some time. Grammy-winning singer HER (also known as Gabriella Wilson) and her influencer Kristy Sarah regularly post fun best friend activities on TikTok, garnering thousands of views and comments from online fans.

How to celebrate National Best Friends Day

To celebrate the day, you can post your best friend on social media and show your appreciation using the hashtag #BestFriendsDay.

This would also be a good day to spend a fun day with your best friend, for example, going out for lunch or dinner, shopping or an outdoor activity. And if your best friend lives far away, a phone call or a video call session would definitely be the solution.

Ahjané Forbes is a reporter on USA TODAY’s National Trending Team. Ahjané covers breaking news, auto recalls, crime, health, lottery and public policy. Email her at [email protected]. Follow her on Instagram, Threads and X (Twitter).

Bianca Harris is a writer on USA TODAY’s National Trending Team. You can reach her by email at [email protected].

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