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Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart, Oprah and Gayle King: See these celebrity best friends

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Feb. 10, 2025, 8:07 a.m. ET
These celebrities are friendship goals. From coworkers turned friends to lifelong buddies or unconventional relationships, these famous friends have stood the test of time. Scroll through to see some of the most famous pairs of besties. Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey became friends as journalists working at the same Baltimore, Maryland, TV station in 1976, according to OprahDaily.com . And the rest, as they say, is history. The best friends have gone on to become media moguls of the highest degree. King, who now hosts "CBS Mornings," often appeared as a guest on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which started in 1986 and launched Winfrey into the mainstream as a household name. In June 2024, Winfrey hosted the wedding of King's son and daughter-in-law at her home.
These celebrities are friendship goals. From coworkers turned friends to lifelong buddies or unconventional relationships, these famous friends have stood the test of time. Scroll through to see some of the most famous pairs of besties.Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey became friends as journalists working at the same Baltimore, Maryland, TV station in 1976, according to OprahDaily.com. And the rest, as they say, is history. The best friends have gone on to become media moguls of the highest degree. King, who now hosts "CBS Mornings," often appeared as a guest on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which started in 1986 and launched Winfrey into the mainstream as a household name. In June 2024, Winfrey hosted the wedding of King's son and daughter-in-law at her home.
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Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart developed a friendship in 2008 when the rapper appeared on lifestyle mogul's "The Martha Stewart Show." The dynamic duo has been kicking it ever since even partnering together on several business ventures such as the reality TV series "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party," which first aired in 2016.
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart developed a friendship in 2008 when the rapper appeared on lifestyle mogul's "The Martha Stewart Show." The dynamic duo has been kicking it ever since even partnering together on several business ventures such as the reality TV series "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party," which first aired in 2016.
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Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are not shy about their love for one another. "We've gotten much closer since I've had the talk show and since we've been on tour together. I mean we've been friends for 25 years," Cohen told USA TODAY about Cooper in 2019 . "He's just an incredibly loyal and caring and sensitive and great friend." According to NBC , the duo revealed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" that they initially met on a failed blind date. "You know when straight people know two gay guys, they're like, 'Oh, you guys should meet'?" Cooper told the host. "Andy violated my cardinal rule, which is he asked me about my mom within the first minute of talking to me," Cooper explained. Cohen told USA TODAY he was there for Cooper when his mother, designer and socialite Gloria Vanderbilt, died . "That was his last member of his nuclear family, so I think they got to spend nonstop (time together) the last few weeks of her life together, so it seems like he was grateful to have that time," Cohen said.
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are not shy about their love for one another. "We've gotten much closer since I've had the talk show and since we've been on tour together. I mean we've been friends for 25 years," Cohen told USA TODAY about Cooper in 2019. "He's just an incredibly loyal and caring and sensitive and great friend."

According to NBC, the duo revealed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" that they initially met on a failed blind date. "You know when straight people know two gay guys, they're like, 'Oh, you guys should meet'?" Cooper told the host. "Andy violated my cardinal rule, which is he asked me about my mom within the first minute of talking to me," Cooper explained.

Cohen told USA TODAY he was there for Cooper when his mother, designer and socialite Gloria Vanderbilt, died. "That was his last member of his nuclear family, so I think they got to spend nonstop (time together) the last few weeks of her life together, so it seems like he was grateful to have that time," Cohen said.
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André 3000 and Big Boi of OutKast have maintained a close relationship over the years, even after the rap duo split in 2007. The two met in high school and formed OutKast in 1992. When André 3000 released his debut solo album in 2023 , Big Boi was given an exclusive first listen "because he valued" his opinion, Complex reported .
André 3000 and Big Boi of OutKast have maintained a close relationship over the years, even after the rap duo split in 2007. The two met in high school and formed OutKast in 1992. When André 3000 released his debut solo album in 2023, Big Boi was given an exclusive first listen "because he valued" his opinion, Complex reported.
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Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler have been friends for over 30 years and have worked alongside each other in movies, TV, awards shows, comedy tours and more. The pair met as struggling 20-something improv comedians in Chicago.
Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler have been friends for over 30 years and have worked alongside each other in movies, TV, awards shows, comedy tours and more. The pair met as struggling 20-something improv comedians in Chicago.
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Before working together on the movie "9 to 5" Jane Fonda met Lily Tomlin behind the scenes of her 1977 one-woman Broadway show "Appearing Nitely." They later reunited in the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie." Fonda and Tomlin have been friends nearly five decades, even discussing their experience taking peyote together in 2023.
Before working together on the movie "9 to 5" Jane Fonda met Lily Tomlin behind the scenes of her 1977 one-woman Broadway show "Appearing Nitely." They later reunited in the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie." Fonda and Tomlin have been friends nearly five decades, even discussing their experience taking peyote together in 2023.
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon met when they were young kids and have been friends ever since. They have worked on many iconic movies together, including "Glory Daze" and "Good Will Hunting," which they co-wrote and won Oscars for. Recently, their friendship was on display in the popular 2024 Super Bowl commercial for Dunkin .
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon met when they were young kids and have been friends ever since. They have worked on many iconic movies together, including "Glory Daze" and "Good Will Hunting," which they co-wrote and won Oscars for. Recently, their friendship was on display in the popular 2024 Super Bowl commercial for Dunkin.
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Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady started playing together in 2010 on the New England Pat r iots , and their dynamic relationship, both on and off of the field, stole the hearts of fans. The quarterback and tight end continued their friendship and moved their fan base to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where they retired in 2023.
Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady started playing together in 2010 on the New England Patriots, and their dynamic relationship, both on and off of the field, stole the hearts of fans. The quarterback and tight end continued their friendship and moved their fan base to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where they retired in 2023.
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Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold were friends long before making their debut as Pam and Gina on the hit comedy sitcom "Martin." In 1986, they were the singers in the movie "Little Shop of Horrors." The dynamic duo has hosted BET’s Soul Train Awards multiple years and occasionally highlight each other on social media.
Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold were friends long before making their debut as Pam and Gina on the hit comedy sitcom "Martin." In 1986, they were the singers in the movie "Little Shop of Horrors." The dynamic duo has hosted BET’s Soul Train Awards multiple years and occasionally highlight each other on social media.
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Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony have been friends for years and came up in Los Angelas together. According to Deadline , Anthony and Kardashian in 2024 signed a deal with Hulu for a show called "Group Chat," a series based on Anthony's 2014 book "The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex and Happiness."
Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony have been friends for years and came up in Los Angelas together. According to Deadline, Anthony and Kardashian in 2024 signed a deal with Hulu for a show called "Group Chat," a series based on Anthony's 2014 book "The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex and Happiness."
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