7 Celebrity Couples Who Prove You Don’t Need Romance to Form a Strong Bond (4 of 4)

6. Julia Roberts and George Clooney

While you could be forgiven for assuming Julia Roberts and George Clooney have been friends since their careers began to take off in the early 1990s, they actually didn’t meet until they both did Ocean’s Eleven in 2001, at which point they were both already A-listers. They really hit it off, and their friendship is so strong that Clooney regards Julia as part of his extended family. In fact, Roberts, Clooney, their spouses, and children have even been known to go on vacations together. 

7. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling had such amazing chemistry when they appeared together in the 2011 romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love that they were brought back and co-starred in two more movies: Gangster Squad and La La Land. Stone has credited Gosling for helping her succeed as an actress, calling him a “dear, wonderful friend.” But, alas, romance isn’t in the cards. Gosling has been in a relationship with Eva Mendes for more than a decade and shares two daughters with her, while Stone has been married to comedian Dave McCary since 2020.