Best Friends. Besties. Girlfriends. Sidekicks.
There are a million names for those that knows you better than anyone else. Proving that celebrities are just like us normal folk, Kelly Rowland’s admission of Beyoncé envy have girls around the world singing her praises. Truth is, even the kindest of souls get jealous when their peers catapult to greatness. As humans, we’re flawed when it comes to our emotions–superstars included.
But some of our favorite famous duos don’t let fame get in the way of that essential female camaraderie. Whether it’s decades-long relationships or new frienships, these Vixens prove that best friends are soul mates too.
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Rihanna and Katy Perry: It’s rumored that Perry ended her friendship with RiRi over Chris Brown, but recent tweets claim otherwise. “Don’t worry @rihanna I’ll make it up to you at Barclays…Or more like let you make it up to me… Hehehe @rihanna,” the “Teenage Dream”playfully wrote during the “Diamonds World Tour.”
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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler: These two met almost 20 years ago at Chicago’s ImprovOlympic. Since then, they’ve co-anchored SNL’s “Weekend Update” and co-hosted this year’s Golden Globes. Business and friendship mix well for this comedic duo.
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Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox: As friends on and off screen, they’ve been there for each other through their respective divorces and professional achievements. You can bet on Courtney serving as maid of honor at Jennifer’s wedding to Justin Thoreau.
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Beyonce: We would have never put Gwen and Bey together when the Destiny’s Child starlet was singing “No, No, No.” But when you consider their musician husbands, oddly named children (Blue and Apple) and superstar status, the similarities outweigh the differences.
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Kim Kardashian and La La: The life of a socialite like Kim K. requires navigating many Hollywood circles. Fortunately, one of the few friendships she maintains is with fellow TV personality Mrs. Anthony.
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J Woww and Snooki: The Jersey Shore crew were tight, but no two cast members bonded more than buxom beauty J Woww and pint-sized starlet Snooki. Their kooky exchanges earned them a spin-off that has just been approved for a third season.
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Karrueche and Draya: They both dated Chris Brown and somehow managed to trade in the drama for a newfound friendship. It’s normal to see these two supporting each other at various events and Hollywood gatherings.
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Tia and Tamera Mowry: Sisters and besties? These fan favorite twinsies take sibling love to another level. Not only have they collaborated on two shows together, they also support each other’s individual endeavors.
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Kimora Lee and Tyra Banks: Back in their heyday, these two former models worked the runways in Paris side by side. Today, Tyra is godmother to Kimora’s two daughters.
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Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King: With a friendship that spans over 30 years, these two know what it takes to sustain a strong friendship. Gayle currently serves as editor of Oprah Magazine and continues to support her bestie on Oprah’s Next Chapter.
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