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Friends in high places
Courteney Cox, 41, and Jennifer Aniston, 36
How they met: They were co-stars on Friends for more than ten years - and it was their real-life friendship which prompted them to sign on for an additional year to the show.
What they do together: Hang out at the Cox-Arquettes. Jen is godmother to Courteney and David's daughter Coco, and after her split from Brad Pitt she bought a house next door to the couple who offered her a lot of support during her high-profile break-up.
Why their friendship works: 'We have a kind of pact,' says Courteney. 'If anything ever bothers us, we don't hold it in for one second. From the first day we met, Jen would just drag me out and start telling me stories about her relationships. She's an all-round friend and she's incredibly loyal. We went through our relationships and break-ups together, through my wedding to David Arquette and my father dying. I love, love, love her.' In return, Jen praises Courteney for being loyal and 'a girl's girl.' 'She's not stand-offish, she's not threatened by women - she's comfortable,' she says. 'And that makes you feel comfortable. I see Courteney every week - I like to think we will be friends forever.'
Nicole Kidman, 38, and Naomi Watts, 36
How they met: They became friends as teenagers when they tried out for the same commercial, and Nicole was instrumental in helping Naomi make it in LA. 'If it wasn't for Nicole providing so much inspiration, I might have packed up and gone home,' says Naomi.
What they do together: As two major A-list Hollywood players, work features a lot in their time together these days - be it at red carpet events or fundraising functions. But Naomi denies her famous pal pulled any strings to get her breakthrough roles in Mulholland Drive and The Ring. 'You can't just call someone and say, "You need to hire this person,"' she says. 'Ultimately they have to get it on their own merit.'
Why their friendship works: Because they give each other support. Naomi moved in with Nicole and was her rock after Nic split from Tom Cruise in 2000, and Nicole, who is now married to singer Keith Urban, returned the favour when Naomi and Heath Ledger called it quits in 2004. 'She handled everything so gracefully. I'm in awe of her,' says Naomi. 'We've always been there for each other,' adds Nic.
Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz
How they met: As the producer of Charlie's Angels, Drew picked Cameron to play Natalie and the two got close during filming. And Drew is gagging to reunite on-screen with her pal for a third Charlie's Angels film. 'I would give anything to do a third,' she says. 'I think about it all the time.'
What they do together: These bubbly blondes love a good time and enjoy the outdoors life - be it at the beach or just out and about in LA where they both live.
Why their friendship works: 'Cameron's my best friend in the whole world,' says Drew, who has also revealed she would love to be her blonde buddy's bridesmaid if she ties the knot with Justin Timberlake. 'I think the best thing is to love your girlfriends unconditionally and to find girlfriends who are girl's girls, who want the same things as you,' adds Cam. 'I've made some very good new female friendships along the way and they've become among my most important relationships because they love me unconditionally. We look out for one another.'
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Created: 13/07/2006 Updated: 17/07/2006
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