Surprising Celebrity Friendships

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    50 Cent and Bette Midler - Perhaps one of the most unlikely friendships ever to have happened, 50 Cent and Bette Midler met and made friends when they worked together on the New York Restoration Project. She later said of him: ”He’s one of the newest members of our tribe. He’s really made my life worth living.”
    1/12 50 Cent and Bette Midler - Perhaps one of the most unlikely friendships ever to have happened, 50 Cent and Bette Midler met and made friends when they worked together on the New York Restoration Project. She later said of him: ”He’s one of the newest members of our tribe. He’s really made my life worth living.”
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    Helen Mirren and Russell Brand - They bonded on the set of Arthur and have remained close friends ever since. In fact, Helen spoke very highly of Russell after the film wrapped, saying, “He is the archetypal bad boy, who is really just the best, goodest boy you could possibly meet”.
    2/12 Helen Mirren and Russell Brand - They bonded on the set of Arthur and have remained close friends ever since. In fact, Helen spoke very highly of Russell after the film wrapped, saying, “He is the archetypal bad boy, who is really just the best, goodest boy you could possibly meet”.
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    Eminem and Elton John - They performed together at the 2001 Grammys, but they stayed in touch and remained friends. Eminem has even revealed that he went to Elton for help and advice when he was trying to get sober. He said: ”I told him, ‘Look, I’m going through a problem and I need your advice’”.
    3/12 Eminem and Elton John - They performed together at the 2001 Grammys, but they stayed in touch and remained friends. Eminem has even revealed that he went to Elton for help and advice when he was trying to get sober. He said: ”I told him, ‘Look, I’m going through a problem and I need your advice’”.
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    Elton John and Chris Brown - Proving himself to be quite the mentor for younger stars, Elton was also there for Chris Brown in the wake of his assault on Rihanna in 2009. Chris revealed that Elton was “a good friend” when the rest of the world shunned him at the time.
    4/12 Elton John and Chris Brown - Proving himself to be quite the mentor for younger stars, Elton was also there for Chris Brown in the wake of his assault on Rihanna in 2009. Chris revealed that Elton was “a good friend” when the rest of the world shunned him at the time.
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    Jennifer Lawrence and Drew Barrymore - No one knew that these two were pals until they looked overjoyed to see one another on the Golden Globes 2014 red carpet. Jennifer even stopped posing for photos to give Drew a massive hug, and the pair stood chatting and laughing in front of photographers instead of striking a pose.
    5/12 Jennifer Lawrence and Drew Barrymore - No one knew that these two were pals until they looked overjoyed to see one another on the Golden Globes 2014 red carpet. Jennifer even stopped posing for photos to give Drew a massive hug, and the pair stood chatting and laughing in front of photographers instead of striking a pose.
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    Harry Styles and Zach Braff - We knew that Harry was pretty popular in showbiz circles, with some of his best mates including James Corden and Nick Grimshaw. But it turns out he’s also got friends in high places in the States too with Zach posting this snap of them enjoying dinner together on Twitter back in December.
    6/12 Harry Styles and Zach Braff - We knew that Harry was pretty popular in showbiz circles, with some of his best mates including James Corden and Nick Grimshaw. But it turns out he’s also got friends in high places in the States too with Zach posting this snap of them enjoying dinner together on Twitter back in December.
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    Lindsay Lohan and Woody Allen - Woody has admitted that he and Lindsay have what he calls a “social friendship”, and they’ve been spotted numerous times enjoying dinner together. He’s spoken highly of her in the past, saying: “She’s an extremely talented girl”.
    7/12 Lindsay Lohan and Woody Allen - Woody has admitted that he and Lindsay have what he calls a “social friendship”, and they’ve been spotted numerous times enjoying dinner together. He’s spoken highly of her in the past, saying: “She’s an extremely talented girl”.
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    Mel Gibson and Britney Spears - Mel and Britney’s unlikely friendship goes back a long way. Following Britney’s dramatic psychiatric hospitalisation in 2008, Mel offered her and her father his Costa Rica home for her to recuperate.
    8/12 Mel Gibson and Britney Spears - Mel and Britney’s unlikely friendship goes back a long way. Following Britney’s dramatic psychiatric hospitalisation in 2008, Mel offered her and her father his Costa Rica home for her to recuperate.
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    Lady Gaga and Julian Assange - Lady Gaga caused a lot of controversy after deciding she wanted to meet and befriend WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. She visited him at the Ecuadorian Embassy in 2012 and spent five hours with him.
    9/12 Lady Gaga and Julian Assange - Lady Gaga caused a lot of controversy after deciding she wanted to meet and befriend WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. She visited him at the Ecuadorian Embassy in 2012 and spent five hours with him.
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    Jim Parsons and Rihanna - The unlikely pair met while recording vocals for an animated film and apparently bonded over their joint ‘geekery’.
    10/12 Jim Parsons and Rihanna - The unlikely pair met while recording vocals for an animated film and apparently bonded over their joint ‘geekery’.
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    Jennifer Aniston and Chelsea Handler - Jennifer and Chelsea have been close friends for years, although never speak publicly about their relationship. However, they’ve recently been struck with rumours that Jennifer’s friendship with Chelsea is driving a wedge between her and fiance Justin Theroux. Apparently he doesn’t like Chelsea, and thinks she’s “rude and obnoxious”.
    11/12 Jennifer Aniston and Chelsea Handler - Jennifer and Chelsea have been close friends for years, although never speak publicly about their relationship. However, they’ve recently been struck with rumours that Jennifer’s friendship with Chelsea is driving a wedge between her and fiance Justin Theroux. Apparently he doesn’t like Chelsea, and thinks she’s “rude and obnoxious”.
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    Snoop Dogg and David Beckham - They met after starring in an animated short film based on A Christmas Carol and have seemingly remained friends ever since. Becks even gave Snoop Dogg’s football team a complimentary lesson, appeared on Snoop’s reality show and now David even gets to hear Snoop’s new music before anyone else.
    12/12 Snoop Dogg and David Beckham - They met after starring in an animated short film based on A Christmas Carol and have seemingly remained friends ever since. Becks even gave Snoop Dogg’s football team a complimentary lesson, appeared on Snoop’s reality show and now David even gets to hear Snoop’s new music before anyone else.

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