All articles tagged with #friendship
Vince Gill says saying yes to performing for George Strait at the Kennedy Center Honors was a “hard yes,” made harder by the Kennedy Center’s politicized environment under Trump-era changes. Gill emphasizes he’s not political and won’t push a stance, choosing to honor his 43-year friendship with Strait and stressing that kindness is the first step to bridging the country’s divides.
Sean Penn, who won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, was in Kyiv on November 8, 2022, spending time with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instead of attending the Oscars. Zelenskyy later posted on X thanking Penn as a true friend of Ukraine, noting his support since the 2022 invasion. Penn has spent considerable time in Ukraine, including directing the 2023 documentary Superpower about Zelenskyy’s leadership.
Therapists across Australia, the UK, and the US say the biggest midlife regret for people in their 40s isn’t career or money but allowing close friendships to fade during ages 28–38. The gradual loss often manifests as subtle isolation rather than dramatic fallout, and it can impact health and aging. Rebuilding is possible but requires deliberate, small actions (initiating contact, showing up, checking in). Men may be particularly vulnerable to losing close friendships. The piece emphasizes treating friendship as ongoing maintenance, much like fitness, rather than an automatic given.
On The Best People podcast, Tig Notaro explains why her friendship with Cheryl Hines ended amid Hines’s MAGA pivot as RFK Jr. rose in politics; Notaro says the shift was 'very strange,' she left their Tig and Cheryl: True Story in 2023, and while she tried to stay supportive, the friendship became one‑sided as Hines kept the podcast with a new co-host; backlash to RFK Jr. affected Notaro’s stand‑up and Hollywood circles have reportedly shifted as a result.
Taylor Swift created a hand-painted, hand-sewn artwork for Selena Gomez's 30th birthday in 2022—a lakeside scene at night with moon and stars and a stitched message 'Here's to the next 30 years'—and Gomez revealed the touching gift on a podcast, also noting Swift's song Dorothea is about her and mentioning an unreleased track about their friendship.
Selena Gomez revealed on Benny Blanco’s podcast that Taylor Swift’s Dorothea is about her, reflecting their 15-year friendship and the moments that defined them, and she notes Swift wrote an unreleased song called 'Family' about their bond.
A filmmaker recalls meeting Robert Duvall on Gods and Generals and how one dinner conversation gave him permission to trust stillness; Duvall became a lifelong mentor, inspired his writing of Crazy Heart, later directed him in The Pale Blue Eye, and remained a steady, guiding friend whose wisdom reshaped his career and life.
Kim Kardashian explains that her friendship with Larsa Pippen faded during a tense period around her split with Kanye West, noting they still love each other and their kids attend the same school; the piece also revisits Larsa’s 2020 explanations for why the Kardashians unfollowed her.
Unsealed court documents reveal Taylor Swift texting Blake Lively during Lively’s dispute with director Justin Baldoni, with Swift offering honest, supportive feedback that underscores their long friendship and Swift’s candid communication style.
On The Howard Stern Show, Matt Damon says he stood by Ben Affleck through his divorces and battles with alcoholism, with Affleck calling that true friendship, as the duo promote their film The Rip.
A photographer and his friend finally recreated the iconic ET scene with the Moon after nearly two years of planning, using perfect weather conditions and precise positioning, celebrating their success with a photo and a pub toast.
A travel writer spends a week on the remote island of Niue with her ex-boyfriend's best friend, Jake, exploring the island's natural beauty and whales, while reflecting on friendship, love, and personal growth during her milestone 50th birthday.
A woman is questioning why her partner Graham is being excluded from social events with two close couples, despite their long-standing friendship, after both couples' recent weddings and related parties.
A woman who has been helping a friend with medical and transportation needs for over 20 years is seeking advice on how to set boundaries and stop being so involved, recognizing that her role has shifted from friendship to caretaking and it's become too burdensome. The advice suggests gently ending her assistance, encouraging the friend to rely on family and professional services, and prioritizing her own well-being.
Swedish pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat is piloting a 'friendship hour' scheme, providing employees with paid time to strengthen social connections, as part of Sweden's broader efforts to combat loneliness, which is linked to health risks and societal costs. The initiative is supported by government strategies and has shown promising early results, sparking interest from other businesses and policymakers.