Finding real friends can't be easy for celebrities. No, we mean it! Imagine never knowing if your friends hang around because of your money, fame, and status or whether they actually, really like you. Then add to that a couple of kids and all the challenges of motherhood, and it seems like establishing a solid mom village as a celeb must be kind of tricky. It's so incredibly important for each and every mom to have her own mom bestie because, well, no one else really gets it.
When we see celebrities with mom friendships that are striving and thriving, it inspires us to really invest in our own mom villages. If they can make their friendships with other women last despite busy schedules, often long distances between them, and the scrutiny of the public eye, we can certainly manage to dig a little deeper with our own mom friends.
So we are going to take a minute right here, right now, to honor some of the most admirable celebrity mom besties. Through thick and thin, in good times and in bad, these famous moms have been there for each other. These women have truly shown us that no matter who you are or how many people love you, mom friends still rule them all.
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Jennifer Lopez & Leah Remini
Megastar Jennifer Lopez and beloved actress Leah Remini — who are both from New York City (though from different boroughs) — have been best friends for going on two decades. They've been by each other's side through their early careers, marriages, and motherhood. They even make movies together.
Ciara & Vanessa Bryant
Singer Ciara and the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, have been friends for years. As the wives of professional athletes (Ciara is married to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson), they ran in the same circles for a while. But after Kobe died in 2020, their friendship blossomed even more. Ciara has been incredibly supportive of Vanessa and her daughters, and both families spend a ton of time together.
Kim Kardashian & La La Anthony
Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony came up in the entertainment business around the same time and have been friends since the beginnings of their careers, when Kim was just dabbling in reality TV and La La was a host on BET. Their friendship has grown even closer since they've become moms, and now their families are often seen together. And yes, they occasionally wear matching bikinis!
Mandy Moore & Hilary Duff
Actresses Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore were both essentially child stars in the early 2000s, and now as millennial moms, they are good friends. In fact, Mandy gave birth to her first child and Hilary to her third just a few weeks apart, and the two babies adorably have playdates together.
Jessica Biel & Beverley Mitchell
Actresses Jessica Biel and Beverley Mitchell may have been just kids when they first met on the set of the 1990s TV series 7th Heaven, but they are both living that #momlife now, and throughout all of the stages of their adult lives they've remained close friends. "You have been a part of my highest highs and my lowest lows," Beverley wrote on Instagram in 2021.
Sarah Michelle Gellar & Selma Blair
The friendship of actresses Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair, who starred alongside each other in 1999's Cruel Intentions, has stood the tests of time and motherhood. These two were friends long before they had children, and they've remained super close for decades at this point.
Eva Longoria & Victoria Beckham
Actress and filmmaker Eva Longoria and her fashion designer/singer best friend Victoria Beckham have been besties for what feels like forever. Just one look at the photo carousel Eva posted on Instagram for Victoria's birthday in 2021, and it's clear they've lived a lot of life together.
Salma Hayek & Penélope Cruz
Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz are two of the few Spanish-speaking actresses to truly hit it big in Hollywood, and their bond was formed early on. They've been mothers for years now, and they remain thick as thieves to this day. These two are totally #friendgoals, and we're sure they always will be.
Drew Barrymore & Cameron Diaz
At one time, actresses Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz were always seen in the same circles. After starring in the Charlie's Angels movies together, the two — who are now moms — became super close. They are still friends today, though they've both taken on ventures outside of acting in recent years.
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America Ferrera & Amber Tamblyn
Both actresses, directors, and moms, America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn have been crazy tight since their Sister of the Traveling Pants days. If their social media posts mean anything, these two really are like sisters. It looks like they can totally let loose and just be themselves when they're together.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are comedy icons and they've always had each other's backs professionally, and presumably personally as well. It's always a pleasure to watch them interact with each other. Each seems to lift the other up and bring out the most personality in the other whenever they're together.
Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland
We all know this story, don't we? Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland have been the very best of friends since they were just little kids trying to get a break in the entertainment world, and now Bey has three kids of her own and Kelly has two. They've remained endlessly loyal to each other throughout the years. Beyoncé even Zoomed in to watch Kelly give birth to her son Noah in January 2021.
Emma Roberts & Lea Michele
One look at this picture and it's crystal clear how much actresses Emma Roberts and Lea Michele admire each other. The two have been friends since they starred in the TV series Scream Queens. Both are new moms, and we bet they'll be turning to each other often to swap first-time parent stories.
Kristen Wiig & Maya Rudolph
Can you even imagine being in a room with these two Saturday Night Live alums together? If they're anywhere near as funny in real life as they are on TV, that would be one heck of a girls' night. Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph have been mom friends for quite some time, and we're actually kind of jealous. We'd love to be gal pals with either of them.
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Liv Tyler & Kate Hudson
Actresses Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson have been good friends since they were little girls. Kate's mom and stepdad, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, are friends with Liv's dad, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, so they basically grew up together. Then they each got famous in their own right around the same time, and have remained besties through it all.
Nicole Kidman & Naomi Watts
Actresses Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts have been friends for many years. Nicole is originally from Australia, and while Naomi is British, she acted in Australia for years at the beginning of her career. Now, Nicole is a mom of four and Naomi has two kids. Nicole became a mama much earlier, so we bet she had plenty of advice to offer Naomi.
Meghan Markle & Serena Williams
If you don't already know, Serena Williams stans for her friend Meghan Markle. Serena attended Meghan's wedding to Prince Harry in 2018, and then when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did that controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey early in 2021, Serena took to Instagram to defend her famous mom friend against the critics.
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Khloé Kardashian & Malika Haqq
Khloé Kardashian and her actress bestie, Malika Haqq, have been friends for what seems like their entire lives. They go together like peanut butter and jelly. The two are so close that when Khloé got sick during the pandemic and missed the birth of Malika's first child, she was absolutely devastated.
Zoe Saldana & Mila Kunis
Actresses Zoe Saldana and Mila Kunis — who worked together on the film After Sex in 2017 — have been friends for some time. They share a mutual admiration for each other, and they are incredibly supportive and loving. Mila called Zoe "my ride or die, my friend, my partner in crime," when Zoe got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.
Kerry Washington & Eva Longoria
Yes, Eva Longoria is that woman. It seems like everyone she meets just loves her. She and Kerry Washington are close friends, and they're both definitely members of the Hollywood girls' club. They're often spotted with each other, as well as with other celeb moms including Reese Witherspoon and America Ferrera.
Busy Philipps & Michelle Williams
Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams' friendship goes all the way back to their days on Dawson's Creek, and now they're both moms, too.
"It's a little overwhelming, but then all of a sudden, I look over and see this gal, and I know whatever happens, we're going to have a great time and laugh," Michelle told Page Six when they asked why Busy is always her date to red carpet events.
Mindy Kaling & Reese Witherspoon
As a more seasoned mom of three, Reese Witherspoon is the one Mindy Kaling turns to for advice on her two little ones.
"Over text message, Reese talked me through how to carry an infant car seat on the airplane. We're doing so much international travel, and she was giving me really practical advice on how to carry a screaming baby on the plane," Mindy told People.
Blake Lively & Emily Blunt
As moms and actresses, Blake Lively and Emily Blunt have a lot in common — and it seems their husbands, Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski, do too! The group all hangs out together, and we'd really love to know what they talk about on their double dates.
