6 Queer Celebrity Besties Redefining Friendship Goals

The Power of Queer Best Friendships

Having a ride-or-die best friend can make even the toughest parts of life feel like a breeze. They're the ones who celebrate your highs and stick around during the lows. And if you're queer, having a friend who shares that part of your identity makes it even more meaningful – they just get you in a way others might not.

Much like navigating queer life, being a celebrity can be isolating. Yet, these LGBTQ+ stars have found love, solidarity, and most importantly, friendship with each other.

Miles Heizer and Angus O’Brien

These dashing actors first crossed paths on Netflix's "Boots." Although the series wrapped after just one season, Miles Heizer and Angus O’Brien’s friendship continues to thrive. Fans are eating up their gym selfies, proving their BFF status is the real deal.

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are the definition of bestie goals. From their college days at NYU to co-hosting the hit podcast "Las Culturistas," these two have been inseparable for 16 years. Their chemistry and camaraderie are what make their show a fan favorite.

“Our friendship is the backbone of everything we do,” Bowen Yang shared in a recent interview.

Anna Camp and Rebel Wilson

Anna Camp and Rebel Wilson's friendship began on the "Pitch Perfect" set in 2012 and has only grown stronger. When Camp publicly shared her relationship with Jade Whipkey in 2025, Wilson was there every step of the way. Fans loved seeing them reunite on screen for "Bride Hard."

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper

A blind date gone wrong in the ‘90s? No problem! Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper turned a missed match into a decades-long friendship. These two are famous for their New Year’s Eve antics and support each other through the ups and downs of fatherhood.

Jonathan Bailey and Cynthia Erivo

Though Cynthia Erivo might have slipped when she said she and Jonathan Bailey attended drama school together, their bond was solidified on the set of "Wicked." Bailey showed his support by attending the opening night of Erivo’s West End performance of "Dracula."

Courtney Williams and Natasha Hiedeman

WNBA stars Courtney Williams and Natasha Hiedeman captured fans' hearts during a viral 72-hour livestream at the All-Star Weekend. Known as the "StudBudz," their friendship blossomed during Hiedeman’s rookie year with the Connecticut Sun, and now they're teammates on the Minnesota Lynx, delighting fans with their Twitch content.