Hollywoods Unlikely Bromances: A Look at the Friendships of Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and More

In the world of Hollywood, friendships between actors are often as intriguing as their on-screen collaborations. From the reunion of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt at the June 23 premiere of the Formula One film in London to the long-standing friendships of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, these relationships are a testament to the camaraderie that can develop between those in the entertainment industry. Cruise and Pitt's reunion at the Formula One film premiere was a highlight of the event, with the 62-year-old actor sharing a photo of himself posing with his 61-year-old costar in front of a race car on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). The two actors, who first worked together on the 1994 Anne Rice adaptation Interview With the Vampire, have had plenty of thrilling adventures during their downtime on set. "We did have our go-kart back in the '90s," Pitt reminisced, adding that Cruise is "a very good driver." While Pitt has no plans to make a cameo in the next installment of the Mission: Impossible movies, their on-screen chemistry is undeniable. The Oscar winner recently told E! News that the only way for a second onscreen match-up is if Cruise "does something again that’s on the ground." Other notable Hollywood friendships include Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, who teamed up to buy the storied Welsh soccer club Wrexham A.F.C. and have become close friends since then. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have been friends for 40 years and launched their own studio, Artists Equity, in 2022 to hang out more and make quality movies. Zach Braff and Donald Faison remain close years after their TV medical licenses expired and have a hit rewatch podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends. Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire are friends of 30-plus years who enjoy playing basketball together. These friendships are not just limited to actors; they also extend to other professionals in the entertainment industry. Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart bonded while playing Magneto and Professor X in 2000's X-Men. Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' friendship started because they want to win but also enjoy life together. Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart have been friends for 20-plus years, while Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu, and Guillermo del Toro are longtime friends and supporters of each other's work dating back to their early careers in Mexico. These friendships are a reminder that in the fast-paced world of Hollywood, there is still room for genuine camaraderie and support between those who share a common passion for the art of storytelling.