There was a time when the concept of "brotherhood" was ridiculed. Due to the prevalence of homophobia, the feelings shown between men in the mainstream media are largely ridiculed. Stefan Robinson, an expert on gender roles, told Men's Magazine: "The more homophobic a society is, the more distant, stoic and aggressive men are." "For a man's friendship, it means self-disclosure and emotional openness... It is completely lacking. Thus, the fraternity phenomenon is largely attributable to the recent re-evaluation of gender roles and changes in attitudes towards LGBTQ+ groups. Thanks to efforts focused on emphasizing the dangers of toxic masculinity, and the sudden emergence of brotherhood comedies like "I Love You, Man" and "Pineapple Express" in the late 2000s, countless men are now proud to embrace the power of all-powerful brotherhood.
When we think of brotherhood in Hollywood, we usually think of Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart falling in love on the red carpet (the esteemed actors were even married —well, sort of). Or, we may be reminded of some less healthy embodiments of brotherhood, namely Toby Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio, who call themselves "**** combinations". But there are also many men whose romances bloom behind the scenes, escaping public scrutiny.
These romantic heroes have managed to make their friendship largely obscured. Keep reading and discover the Hollywood brotherhood you didn't know about.
Pete Davidson found a good friend with Dave Chappell
One is a controversial comedian who often makes offensive jokes. The other is a younger controversial comedian... He often told offensive jokes. Despite this similarity, stand-up comedy veteran Dave Chappell and Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson, with a 20-year age difference, are undoubtedly an unusual pair. But this pair actually has a lot in common. Both made public their personal struggles that influenced their comedic material. Chappell withdrew from the public eye for mental health issues at his peak of fame, while Davidson discussed his self-harm and depression.
Acutely aware that his friends need help, Chappel allowed Davidson to retire to his home on Christmas Day 2018. According to insiders to U.S. Weekly, Davidson, who was struggling with his mental health at the time, was welcomed to his friend's hideaway. If that's not all, in the 2020 "SNL" skit, the two have a sensible tacit understanding, and in Chappelle's NSFW ad, they struggle to control their laughter and break the characters many times.
On "Late Night With Seth Meyers," Davidson's longtime friend Machine Gun Kelly recalls anecdotes involving the impossible friendship between the King of Staten Island and Chappel. At Chappel's mother's 81st birthday party, the two were invited to Chappel's house to smoke marijuana, just as you did. "We ended up at his house. His wife was furious that we were still there, like 'get these idiots out,'" MGK laughed.
Jonah Hill lives in Brad Pitt's house
Brad Pitt, an A-list star known as Hollywood's most peculiar friendship, is reportedly on a super-good relationship with Jonah Hill. The two worked together in "Golden Leopard" and, of course, "Monopoly", which began a wonderful brotherhood.
While on the "Daily Show" in 2011 (via Us Weekly), Hill revealed how close he was to Pitt. In fact, the veteran actor let his brother live in his apartment for several months. "It sucks because he's so handsome.... You wouldn't want to like him so much! Hill said happily. I was filming in New Orleans and he let me live in his house," Hill continued. "He said, 'Go live there!'" I said, 'I'm there for three and a half months, four months,' and he said, 'That's fine.' Live in my house". This is certainly some southern hospitality from the former Mr. Julie-Pitt (Angie doesn't seem to quite agree with Hill's few months stay).
Among the many benefits of Hill's friendship with Pitt was the valuable lesson the aspiring young man learned from the older, perhaps smarter, star. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2011, Hill, then 27, said Pitt inspired him when they filmed The Golden Panther, revealing that the Hollywood icon's shift to increasingly serious roles also gave him his own epiphany about his career. "I learned a lot from Brad... Just his advice about making interesting choices as an actor. It's really the most inspiring thing Brad has done for me," he said.
Jason Momoa and Chanin Tatum are brothers
Hollywood's two strongest hearts and liver babies together? Let's join. Chanin Tatum is a close friend of fellow beef Jason Momoa, and he certainly doesn't seem inappropriate in Magic Mike 3, or we want it to be called "XXL". But it turns out that "Magic Mike" and "Waterwalker" have actually been good friends for many years." Channing and Jason had known each other for years through mutual friends. They're active in similar circles and they're friends with a lot of stuntmen in the industry," one insider told People. Who knows?
An interesting element of their friendship was that Tatum married Momoa's stepdaughter, Zoe Kravitz, on the red carpet. Luckily, Momoa endorsed his friend's affair with Kravitz, telling The People: "He's fine. On Instagram, the "Game of Thrones" star posted a healthy snapshot of him and Tatum supporting Kravitz at the "Batman" premiere.
Excitingly, Momoya hinted that he would be making a appearance in Magic Baby 3, and he cheekily told The People: "[Channing and I] had a little too much fun that night and there might be something going on. Who knows? Well, the world of male striptease may all be about show time, not brother time, but with these few handsome BBFs probably joining the trilogy, we see a lot of lawbreakers at his house tonight.
Tom Holland and Jack Gyllenhaal are brotherly heroes
We can certainly understand what the good friends Tom Holland and Jack Gyllenhaal saw in each other. The former is the heart of today's unapologetically beautiful boy; the latter is the dream lover of the blue-eyed man of yesteryear. With Dutch MCU stars and Gyllenhaal's vast industry experience (not to mention their common handsomeness), no one can stop the pair from being good friends, even if they play nemesis on screen.
According to The Independent, in 2020, Holland launched a "stripping handstand" challenge to his "Spider-Man" co-star on Instagram. Inevitably, fans watched the two guys trying to put on their shirts as they did the move, feeling very thirsty, even though Gyllenhaal was clearly better at accomplishing the task than his friends. But the brothers' relationship isn't limited to showmanship on social media.
The two actors respect each other, as can be seen in their compliments to each other in interviews. While attending the "Good Morning Britain" show, Gyllenhaal praised the Netherlands. Asked about his chemistry with Holland, he said: "It's direct romance, let's be honest," he said. He said: "It's not even brotherhood; it's direct romance... I adore him. Meanwhile, Holland called Gyllenhaal his "husband" on Instagram and retweeted his friend's birthday message with three drooling emojis. Now, it's an age-old brotherhood. As Holland once said, "Find someone who looks at you like @Jacques Allen Hal looks at me". With the mysterious man's determined blue eyes, we can't blame Holland's fascination with this epic man.
Denzel Washington always supported will Smith's work
At the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith's rant at Chris Locke exposed a lot of hollywood questions that are still talked about today — yes, we're talking about that slap--。 Most importantly, it reveals who was allowed into Smith's mysterious inner circle. Taylor Perry, Bradley Cooper... and Denzel Washington. Of all those who rationalized Smith's behavior, Washington was probably the most philosophical.
At T.D. Jakes' Leadership Summit (via NBC News), Washington defended his buds. "Well, there's a saying that says, 'When the devil ignores you, you know you're doing something wrong'. Instead, when the devil comes to you, maybe it's because he wants to do something right," the show business legend said. "For whatever reason, the devil mastered that environment that night." There is no doubt about that. Washington supported Smith, anyway.
It's hard to imagine what the fresh prince and the venerable Oscar winner have in common, but it turns out that the pair of impossible pairs have been close friends for decades, long before a slap brought them together. In a 2021 interview with GQ magazine, Smith revealed that when the "King Richard" star was going through the struggle to survive, Washington offered his insightful advice. For so many years, I would always call Denzel. He is a true saint," he revealed. "I was about 48 years old... I called Denzel. He said, "Listen. You have to think of it as a funky 40.... But when you reach the age of 50, you will find that you have reached the age of 50." Forget the bad boy's life: these two people are brothers' lives.
Chris Locke and Adam Sandler are good friends
When it comes to the 2022 Oscars, don't expect Will Smith to be in Adam Sandler's ever-longer collection of actors soon. The comedy veteran is firmly on Chris Rock's side. Why? Because these two people have been good friends for decades. Shortly after the now-famous incident, Sandler offered Locke his support, tweeting his stand-up comedy performance and writing under the headline, "Can't wait." Love your brother! "
Locke and Sandler collaborated on screen for years, from the Longest Yard to the Grown Up series. In an interview with "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Sandler revealed how he and Locke initially became friends, revealing that they had been good friends since they were 17 years old. "We immediately became very close," he said. "I was like, 'Oh man, this guy is funny'. At the same time, Locke had similar praise for his friends in an interview with Esquire. Recalling the pair's early friendship, the comedian declared, "He was so funny. That's how I fell in love with him. Then he walked off the stage, we talked, we went out to play."
In addition, Locke told ExtraTV that Sandler was the inspiration for his serious role in Fargo, and he admitted it was the comedian's revelatory shift in the feature film Unedited Gems that prompted him to do the show. "I thought, 'Wow, this guy is amazing. Oh, and he's your best friend! He joked. And now I'm doing a dramatic role because I imitate everything he does. "
Harry Stiles and James Corden's very British brotherhood
He's a pop star; he's a talk show host: Can we be more obvious? Admittedly, when Harry Stiles' team comes to mind, people don't immediately think of British burlesque actor James Corden. But the two partners are actually super close. Joking with each other seems to be at the heart of the brotherly relationship. When Stiles became the main week of the "James Corden Late Night Show" in 2017, Stiles jumped into the host's chair and pretended to be his friend, while Coden put on Stiles' iconic guitar and quirky fashion sense, jokingly introducing the "handsome, talented, narcissistic" Harry Stiles.
When Stiles appeared on carpool Karaoke, he and Corden sang Diana Rose and Lionel Ritchie's Endless Love, and the bond grew. They took it a step further and shared a kiss on this much-loved karaoke special.
But their friendship isn't limited to late-night circles. Back in 2013, fashionable Stiles traveled with Corden and his son to help the loving father carry the stroller, according to the Daily Mail. The duo also enjoys vacationing together. According to People magazine, Stiles and Corden, along with singing superstar Adele, made a beach trip to Anguilla in 2020. Regarding his love for Stiles, Corden told The Hot: "There's nothing he can't do. Really, nothing is impossible for him."
Tim Rose loves his friend Tupac Shakur
British character actor Tim Ross falls in love with hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur at first sight? Some things are stranger than pulp fiction. Not only did Ross and Shakur enjoy a thriving brotherhood, but they were totally in love with each other. After battling alongside the unappreciated independent film Gridlock'd in the '90s, Rose and his rap co-stars became intimate. "I love him... He gave me the nickname Free S***, because I was willing to take anything for free," he recalled to The Guardian. If it weren't for the rappers' quick tragedy, perhaps their brotherhood would have been even more brilliant. In 1996, Tupac was shot dead at the age of 25; the murder remains unresolved. Sadly, Shakur didn't see the premiere of "Gridlock'd," where he was killed months before the film's release, according to EW.
In Reddit AMA, Roth looks back on the moment his friend died. "We had prayed that he would survive in the hospital, but in the end it was the surgery that killed him." "He's young, he's reckless, but he's brilliant, and I admire him." After the rapper's death, Rose helped pay for his funeral as his mother struggled to pay for it.
In an interview with James Corden, Ross revealed that he and the rap icon even recorded music with The Street of the Dead Records. "It's hilarious, [because] a pale London boy walked into Dead End Records," Rose joked, noting that everything he recorded with Shakur was hidden in a vault somewhere.
Chris Hemsworth developed a keen interest in Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi, an eccentric filmmaker and screenwriter of Flight of the Conchords, has found herself unknowingly a Hollywood star in recent years (after all, he was behind the hilarious non-romantic indie comedy Eagle Strikes). The cause of Hollywood brought hollywood friends. Whiteti made an unexpected friend with her dream lover in Australia, Chris Hemsworth.
The two men are inseparable: While chatting with Heat (via The Hollywood Reporter), the two recall their first date. After Hemsworth described the date as "awkward," Whitedy joked: "He was probably just very nervous when he saw me. You know what they say, don't meet your hero." But during the production of Thor: Ragnarok, directed by Waititi, the two had to remain silent about their long-standing friendship. "We decided not to tell these people we knew each other because I didn't want to get a job because of my friends," Vertitti admits, according to the Marvel Studios Story book. The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe" (via Insider).
In conversations with Build, the Australian revealed that his director friend brought out the silly side of him, noting that Whitety had reassured him to think of himself as a fool. "He really taught me," Hemsworth added. Whitetie was also silly. In celebrating Hemsworth's birthday in 2020, Whitedy tweeted: "Wish me reasons to live @Chris Hemsworth Happy Birthday" and attached a warm photo – only that sweet gesture turned into an act of procrastination. Whitedy actually tweeted a photo of himself with Liam Hemsworth in his arms.
Eddie Vader and Bradley Cooper were friends and mentors
Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vader and star Bradley Cooper admit there is a lot in common. First, they are all willing to expand beyond traditional media. In fact, Wade has been a part of Hollywood since the inception of his band, appearing in Cameron Crowe's style film Singles and working with Tim Robbins on the anti-death penalty film Dead Man Walk. Cooper is also known for his acting skills, having shown off his singing skills with Lady Gaga. As a result, Vader and Cooper formed an indissoluble bond, and a superstar friendship was born.
It must be said that Cooper's hoarse singing voice in "A Star Is Born" is reminiscent of the famous accent of the lead singer of Pearl Jam. This is no coincidence after all; in fact, Vader's unique singing style inspired Cooper's performance. "I went to Seattle and stayed with him for four or five days and I asked him 9,000 questions," Cooper told Yahoo Entertainment. "He gave me something minor that only musicians know how to do, just in terms of aesthetics and internal workings." Although Wade initially thought his friend had taken on the role "madly," he ended up feeling warmed by the idea.
At the same time, Wade has his own unique advice for Cooper: "Make sure your guitar covers your ball at all times," he quipped in an interview with Howard Stern, "I think sometimes when the guitar gets a little taller, it looks more like a bib." "
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McLenny love each other
Ryan Reynolds is one of the sexiest men in the world and a well-rounded good sir. Well, he seems to be a strange pairing with the creators of one of the most repulsive sitcoms of all time. However, the "Deadpool" star and the screenwriter of "Philadelphia Forever Sunny" have become good friends. We can't help but ask if Rob McLenney tracked Downars by creating a biceps flyer, like his other self-mack on screen, to get some awesome girlfriends.
According to Men's Health magazine, when Reynolds saw McClene in an unusual appearance on Sunny Days, he realized he had to make friends with him. Reynolds told reporters: "Like a typical fan, I sent him DM just to say how much I admired him, and I also sent him a case of aviation gin because if I wasn't a salesman, I was nothing."
According to the Guardian, the couple decided to buy Wales-based low-division football team Wrexham AFC in 2020. The decision made the couple even closer. "If I hadn't seen him, I might have texted him three times a week ... It's great to have a good friend like that," McLenney told "Fearless Dedication." The pair of friends have decided to do good with their new venture. As Wrexham's owners, they took out a free pub tag for fans, paid thousands of dollars to help a disabled fan and hired a Welsh mum as the team's interpreter.
Spike Lee and Martin Scorsese's film camaraderie
We all know that Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro are close, but Martin Scorsese's less public friendship is with Spike Lee, who is also the film director. According to USA Today, Scorsese went from Lee's mentor and inspiration to his friend and hero. In an interview with GQ magazine, Lee discussed the origins of the creative duo's friendship. "I remember the first time I met Marty. I was at New York University. He had an after-hours screening. Afterwards, I walked up to him and told him the story," he explained. "He still remembers. . . . I influenced him just by talking to him and telling him how much I liked the film. We have been friends ever since. "
Lee may have much to praise for the older filmmaker, but Scorsese was equally keen to praise his longtime friend. Scorsese had only praise for his friends after the release of Lee's 2018 film The Matrix(BlacKKKlansman), which, according to Deadline, compared the Ku Klux Klan in the '70s to Trump's presidency. So, after Marty was raving about the film, Bruce Lee sweetly shouted, "My man! "
In a feature article for Interview magazine, filmmakers speculate that their relationship may be attributed to some shared experiences of African Americans and Italian Americans living in New York. "Culturally, there's a similarity. In particular, there is a similarity in the way these two groups live together and intertwine cultures," Scorsese thought.
Jack McBriel and Alexander Skarsgaard: The original peculiar couple
The friendship between a handsome Swede and a character actor known for playing docile and nerdy characters sounds more like a sitcom plot than the reality of life. But Alexander Skarsgaard, the star of True Love, and Jack McCbrell, the comedian of "Rock 30 Points," are indeed girlfriends.
According to People, in 2018, Skarsgaard took McCbreyer to the American Film Actors Guild Awards as his female partner. In an interview with The Associated Press, McBulell revealed that he and Skarsgard became good friends after living as neighbors in Los Angeles. He's the cutest guy in the world," he said happily. Meanwhile, Skarsgard joked that he had to move because McBrell had been spying on him with a telescope.
The couple participated in a "Funny or Dead" series in which they traveled to Antarctica in 2015 to raise awareness of climate change. Discussing the expedition in an interview with Esquire, Skarsgaard joked that having to spend more than a week together in the snow and ice meant the end of their wonderful brotherhood. "Our relationship was very good until we spent 9 days on board in bunk beds," he quipped. The Swedish sweetheart noted that he was an adventurer while his buddies were content to never leave his sunny apartment in Los Angeles, which formed the basis for much of the comedy of this voyage. When Skarsgard praised his friend for eventually being keen to join his project, McBriel replied, "Thank you." I love you. Apparently, the opposite sex is attracted to each other, and these two are real blood brothers.
Matthew McConaughey and Guy Ferry are brewing a fierce brotherhood
Matthew McConaughey and Guy Ferry were not ordinary brothers; however, neither were these two ordinary guys. The Oscar winner and mayor of Flavortown have been friends for nearly two decades, and their camaraderie was started by McConaughey's love for the celebrity chef's show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
According to Variety magazine, McConaughey paid tribute to Ferry when he was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019. Describing the moment he first discovered Ferry, McConaughey recalled: "15 years ago, I lived in an Airstream and traveled around the United States... I live on the road. I live on the road. I saw the show Restaurants, Motels and Eateries and it quickly became my favorite. He then decided to call Ferry, and the two quickly bonded over food, as McConaughey often called the chef for restaurant recommendations. After that, they met and immediately mingled. "We ate a lot of food. We drank a lot of spirits. We talked about life, we talked about being a real person," McConaughey continued. "That's the night I met you, Guy-Philip."
When the Southern gentleman married his longtime girlfriend Camila Alves in 2012, there was only one person who could do the job of cooking a wedding feast. Guy-Ferry, according to American Magazine. McConaughey even appeared on Diners, Restaurants and Restaurants, where he and Ferry tried Texas-Mexican casserole dishes. The two men have gotten along very well since they first met.