Monday, June 6, 2011

Celebrity BFFs

Celebrity BFFs
Celebrity BFFs. BFFs. Best buds. Friends to the end. Whatever you call them, it's important to have someone in your life who has your back. Go ahead and sing about your bestie. OK, that's enough. In honor of Best Friends Day, here's a look at some famous friendships of present and past.
Rashida Jones and Natalie Portman
"Parks and Recreation" star Rashida Jones and Academy Award winner Natalie Portman hang out often and even collaborated onscreen for a funny video site
Matthew McConaughey and Lance Armstrong
Last month, the ever-shirtless movie star Matthew McConaughey and former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong took to defending their close bond. Get the latest on allegations against Armstrong involving performance-enhancing drugs.
Tyra Banks and Kimora Lee Simmons
"America's Next Top Model" host Tyra Banks and former model Kimora Lee Simmons (once married to a music mogul) are often photographed hanging out. Banks was a bridesmaid at Simmons' wedding and is the godmother of her daughter.
Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore
Best buds and "Charlie's Angels" co-stars Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore were once inseparable.
Eva Longoria and Mario Lopez
When news broke about "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria's divorce from basketball star Tony Parker, the Latina actress took solace in her good friend and TV host Mario Lopez.
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly
Funny guys Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly take their friendship seriously. They were pals before starring together in "Talladega Nights" and "Step Brothers".
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King
Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey met in the late '70s when they both worked at this television station. King is now an editor for her best friend's mag and hosts her own show on Winfrey's satellite radio network. As for Oprah, she's moved on to another network.
Bill Clinton and Steve Bing
Bing may be more famous for his romantic relationship with this actress, but the former billionaire lent Clinton his private jet for his negotiating trip to North Korea. They reportedly also partied together for the former president's 63rd birthday.
Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan
Like-minded politicians, former President Ronald Reagan and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher bonded during their time as world leaders and stayed friends until Reagan's death in 2004. Thatcher gave the first eulogy at his funeral.

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