By Courtney Potter
Best friends. They’re there for us through thick and thin… lending a shoulder to cry on when we’re feeling down; keeping us laughing when the going gets tough; and providing us with years (and sometimes decades!) of amazing memories.
Take a gander at these seven cherished Disney duos, below—and don’t forget to let us know your favorites over on Facebook and Twitter.
Tiana and Charlotte (The Princess and the Frog)
Talk about true-blue friends! These two have known each other since they were children—and despite their differences (Tiana, a no-nonsense aspiring chef whose mother worked for Charlotte’s family; Charlotte, a Southern belle and heir to a sugar fortune), they always have each other’s best interests at heart.
Mary and Bert (Mary Poppins)
We’re never exactly sure how long nanny Mary Poppins has known Bert—a true jack-of-all-trades—but there’s one thing we can be sure of… that theirs is a friendship that has stood the test of time. Plus, he’s most excellent at keeping some of Mary’s more eccentric habits (jumping into a sidewalk-chalk painting, anyone?) a magical mystery.
Christopher Robin and Pooh Bear (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)
This one’s a sentimental favorite… The character of Winnie the Pooh was based on a teddy bear loved by author A.A. Milne’s son. The unlikely pair found themselves on many adventures—and even though Christopher Robin has to leave the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh promises to keep their memories of their time together alive.
Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear (The Muppets)
One of the world’s original “odd-couple” friendships, Kermit and Fozzie—on the surface—couldn’t be less alike if they tried. Kermit crafts a well-thought-out plan; Fozzie often flies by the seat of his pants (if he wore any). Kermit isn’t afraid to get serious; Fozzie cracks jokes left and right. But this duo has a particularly strong friendship… one that’s lasted decades, with no end in sight!
Mia and Lilly (The Princess Diaries)
The best friendship at the heart of 2001’s The Princess Diaries belongs to quiet, unassuming Mia (Anne Hathaway) and her more-gregarious BFF Lilly (Heather Matarazzo). Initially, Lilly grows jealous of Mia’s princess makeover… but soon enough, the staunch pair reconciles. (In the film’s sequel, Lilly even helps Mia try and choose the perfect suitor.)
Dory and Marlin (Finding Dory)
The improbable duo at the center of Finding Nemo, Dory and Marlin, have naturally been on our mind, considering the sequel swims into theaters on June 17. We think these two bring out the best in each other—especially when it comes to remembering what’s really important in life.
Rey and BB-8 (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
One of the newest best-friendships in the Disney universe, Rey first met adorable droid BB-8 after it avoided capture by the First Order—with the all-important map to Luke Skywalker’s location—and wound up in the Jakku desert. (Extra credit goes to Finn for his addition to this Force Awakens friendship recipe.) Doesn’t everyone need their own spherical-robot BFF?
