Although there are many feuds in Hollywood, there are also several occasions where actors enjoy each other's company so much that they find themselves repeatedly working together. More often than not, these actors share endearing friendships off-screen, allowing their chemistry to shine through on-screen.
Over the years, these pairs of actors have become part of the most iconic duos in Hollywood who now love to share the big screen. From comedy pairings to superhero duos, here are some of Hollywood's greatest dream teams who thrive when working together.
Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are considered amongst the greatest rom-com duos. First starring in sweet flick classic The Wedding Singer back in 1998, the pair quickly established a working romance and have now retained a wholesome friendship.
Six years after The Wedding Singer, the two decided it was time to reunite and appeared together in 50 First Dates, and to this day, fans continue to debate which movie is the best. It took ten years for the lovable duo to team up again, and this time, they took on the role of single parents in 2014's Blended, and their undeniable chemistry was still as good as it was 16 years before.
Alan Rickman & Emma Thompson
Many fans will know that Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson appeared together as Severus Snape and Sybill Trelawney in Harry Potter, however, their working relationship started nearly a decade before. The actors first starred together in the 1995 period drama Sense and Sensibility and a lifelong friendship followed.
The award-winning duo has featured in several projects together and has played a variety of roles, ranging from lovers, friends, and colleagues. Amongst their seven collaborations includes the crime-thriller Judas Kiss and the Christmas classic Love Actually. Their on and off-screen relationship transcended over two decades until Alan Rickman's heartbreaking death in 2016.
Ben Stiller & Owen Wilson
Hollywood is full of dynamic duos, but few have provided more laughs than Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. The two are now household names in comedy movies, giving fans countless hilarious classics over the years. They have starred in a whopping 12 films together, first uniting back in 1996 for The Cable Guy.
From there, they became frequent collaborators, starring in the cult classic Zoolander and its sequel 16 years later, as well as successful franchises like Meet the Parents and Night at the Museum. Due to their appearances in many high-grossing comedy movies, they’re now an integral part of the "Frat Pack" alongside actors like Will Ferell and Steve Carell.
Cillian Murphy & Tom Hardy
Twelve years ago, fans witnessed Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy first join forces in the epic sci-fi actioner, Inception. It seemed the two not only found a flair for working with each other, but also Christopher Nolan as their next shared movie's, The Dark Knight Rises and Dunkirk, were also at the hands of the acclaimed director.
The acting duo has remained recurrent on-screen over the last decade due to their brilliant roles as Tommy Shelby and Alfie Solomons in Peaky Blinders. Their ongoing collaboration is set to come to an end as the series has just hit its sixth and final season; however, it's no doubt their paths will cross again in the future.
George Clooney & Brad Pitt
An acting duo is only made better when it’s two of the greatest in Hollywood that repeatedly share the big screen, and such is the case with George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The two first teamed up in 2001 for the star-studded caper Ocean's Eleven, and again for its two sequels.
The pair have also starred in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and 2008's Burn After Reading, the latter being their latest collaboration together. While it's been 14 years, this lengthy absent period is coming to an end as the two are set to reunite in an upcoming thriller movie directed by Jon Watts.
Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Lawrence
After their acclaimed performances in 2012's Silver Linings Playbook, it was clear that Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence knew how to captivate an audience. Their undeniable chemistry has led them to make four successful films together, many of which they share an on-screen romance.
After their first collaboration, the duo joined forces for the next four consecutive years. Following Silver Linings Playbook, they appeared in the critically acclaimed crime comedy American Hustle which was nominated for ten Oscars. Their sizzling chemistry was later implemented into their next two projects, the 2014 drama Serena and David O. Russell's Joy (2015).
Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone
Beginning their fictional romance in 2011's Crazy, Stupid, Love, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone were quick to become one of Hollywood's favorite romantic duos. As they blossomed into A-List actors, their off-screen friendship grew as well as their careers did.
Two years after their first collaboration, they reunited in 2013 for Gangster Squad and teamed up once again in 2016 when they starred in the critically acclaimed musical La La Land, both of which are amongst Emma Stone's most memorable roles. The pair share electric chemistry which explains why they have played love interests in all three of their films together.
Ben Affleck & Matt Damon
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are two of the biggest names in Hollywood, with their friendship and careers spanning decades. The two icons first teamed up back in 1989 for the sports drama Field of Dreams and have now appeared in eight films together.
When they both wrote and starred in 1998's Good Will Hunting, it quickly demonstrated that the two actors were one of the most gifted duos in the industry. They went nearly 20 years before briefly teaming up in 2019 for Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, and they officially reunited last year in Ridley Scott's, The Last Duel.
Chris Evans & Scarlett Johansson
Most fans will likely recognize this partnership as a reflection of Captain America and Black Widow, however, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson's on-screen relationship began years before their superhero counterparts did. In 2004, the pair teamed up for the first time in the teen comedy The Perfect Score.
Three years later, they starred opposite each other in The Nanny Diaries where their characters embarked on a relationship. Upon joining the MCU, they became one of the best superhero duos and have overall starred in nine movies together. Although Johansson's time in the MCU is now over, she is set to star alongside Evans once again in the Little Shop of Horrors remake.
Johnny Depp & Helena Bonham Carter
Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are two of the greatest actors in Hollywood and seem to thrive when working together. 2005 saw the pair team up for the first time in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and the spooky animation, Corpse Bride, prompting the beginning of a truly iconic acting duo.
The two have been part of several blockbusters including the 2007 musical slasher Sweeney Todd, and the fantasy adventure Alice in Wonderland and its sequel. While the actors enjoy working together, they also have an aptitude for joining forces with Tim Burton, as the eccentric director has been at the helm for five out of their seven movies.