We never believe the tabloids when they say “stars—they’re just like us!”, but sometimes it’s true. A good number of Hollywood stars are laidback and funny, listen to good music, and have interesting stories to tell. Most of us can only dream of what it would be like to hang out with today’s celebrities—but why not dream big? Here are 10 celebs who we’d love to have as our new BFFs and why:
Natalie Portman: Natalie’s not the average Hollywood type. Rather than clubbing every night or getting plastic surgery, the only time I see Natalie in the tabloids is either when she’s in full glam mode on the red carpet or hanging out on the set of a new and interesting movie. (Okay, she has also recently been in the news for a surprise engagement and pregnancy with Benjamin Millepied, the choreographer from Black Swan, but can you blame her? Millepied is hot, French, a dancer, and straight – that’s a rare find.) Either that or she’s out of the news altogether, busy getting a degree from Harvard or something like that. Okay, so it’s more like I want to actually be Natalie Portman, but I’ll settle for friends.
Jennifer Aniston: In a survey sent out to the Her Campus team, an overwhelming majority of responses listed the former “Friends” star as their number one pick in this fantasy celeb friend draft. And why not? She’s laidback and fun, not to mention the fact that she’s always pictured in magazines for taking her friends on fancy vacations. “She seems like that best friend you can kick back with, drink mimosas and talk about anything,” says HC contributing writer Alexandra Churchill. “She can be bubbly (as we all know and love her as Rachel from ‘Friends’) or really cool and down-to-earth (like her role as Beth in He’s Just Not That Into You). And I’ll admit, I was always rooting on the Jen side of the Jen v. Angelina debate.”
Michael Cera: Hanging out with Michael Cera would definitely be an adventure (see plot of Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist and Superbad), and I imagine the newest indie albums would play in the background the whole time too. Aside from acting, Cera has also established himself in the music industry as a bassist when he joined the indie-rock band Mister Heavenly – in other words, it turns out Paulie Bleeker is a bona fide indie-music lover in real life, too. I don’t care if he may have reprised his role as the awkwardly loveable teen boy too many times, because it just makes the possibility that Michael could be that endearing in real life too all the more likely.
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Rachel Bilson: I would kill for a shopping buddy like Rachel Bilson. Did you know she writes a monthly column for InStyle? The only drawback to hanging out with Bilson would be that she once dated her former “O.C.” co-star Adam Brody – since you can’t date your friend’s ex, I guess I’d have to give up on that dream. She’s sweet, talented and gorgeous, but I’d jump at the chance to be friends just to have access to her closet.
Zach Galifianakis: Unless you have literally no sense of humor, chances are you love Zach Galifianakis. If The Hangover didn’t convince you, check out his web series “Between Two Ferns” – I dare you to make it through one episode without laughing. Can you imagine hanging out with this guy for an entire day? I feel like I could spend time with Galifianakis in the least exciting places (sitting in lectures, studying in the library – honestly, this guy would even make waiting in line at the DMV a blast) and be entertained the whole time. The only drawback to being friends with Zach is how badly my stomach would hurt from laughing so much.
Mila Kunis: Mila Kunis just seems really down to earth, a go-with-the-flow kind of girl that would be welcome in any circle of friends. And, she’s hilarious. She might be best known for playing the voice of Meg Griffin on “Family Guy,” but I loved her most in “That 70s Show” and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Plus, she was so effortlessly badass in Black Swan. It would be really interesting to see if she’s half as cool in real life as some of the characters she played. She’s also a huge adrenaline junkie, which would make her the perfect friend to tackle the craziest items on your college bucket list with.
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DJ Pauly D: Pauly D has always been one of my favorite “Jersey Shore” cast members. I don’t know how long I could last in their fist-pumping, Jagerbomb-filled world, but Pauly would make a good companion for those insanely dramatic clubbing nights. Think about it: Whenever a fight breaks out in the house, where’s Pauly? He’s always sitting back and laughing it up on the couch, just enjoying the show. That’s where. I’d pick DJ Pauly D as a friend because essentially, he brings all the crazy fun of the Jersey Shore sans the drama.
Emma Stone Out of all of today’s starlets, I think I would get along best with Emma Stone. She has such a great, sarcastic, older sense of humor. I feel like she’d be the friend you would call up to watch last night’s SNL on Hulu with, or the girl you’d like to bring to a party to laugh at all the drunken messes wandering about. Basically, I think Emma Stone would just be a genuinely cool friend to have.
Justin Timberlake If I could ever get over the initial shock of meeting my favorite former member of ‘NSYNC, I would love love love to be friends with JT. This guy is undeniably, indescribably and awesomely talented. I’ve wanted to be friends with him ever since his boy band days, but when I first saw his short “Dick In a Box” on SNL, that took things to another level. He can sing, dance, act, AND he’s a comic genius? God must have spent a little more time on you, Justin (see what I did there?). I wonder what he’s doing today: Recording another hit single? Filming a digital short with The Lonely Island? Rehearsing his next blockbuster movie role? Planning his candidacy for the 2012 presidential race (at this point, why not)? Whatever it is, sign me up to tag along.
Kate Middleton Really, let’s be honest. Who doesn’t want a reason to hang out with the royal family? Maybe she could hook me up with Harry. Princess status aside though, Kate seems like a sincere person. I definitely would not mind going shopping with her for riding boots and cute pea coats, tagging along to galas and London’s most exclusive parties, and having slumber parties with heart to heart chats about what it’s like to go from commoner to princess.
Donald Glover Hopefully you’ve heard of Donald Glover – or his rapper alter ego Childish Gambino –by now. If not, check out his debut single “Freaks and Geeks” or see him in his starring role on NBC’s “Community.” Not only is Glover a crazy talented actor, rapper and comedian, but this guy also has some serious swag. Check out Glover’s blog iamdonald.com and then try and tell me you don’t want to hang out with him. Seriously, any celebrity that devotes a category of their website to “General Dopeness” is all right with me.