Is there anything more compelling than a good celebrity bromance? We've seen it time and time again, from Pete Davidson and John Mulaney to Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, and still we can't get enough. And yeah, when the two men are smoking hot, we like it a little more - sue us! But Paul Rudd and Jeffrey Dean Morgan aren't just pretty faces. They're also both ultra talented and accomplished in the film industry.
Though their careers couldn't be more different, with Jeffrey Dean Morgan most famous for his dramatic roles on Grey's Anatomy and The Walking Dead and Paul Rudd tending mostly towards comedy, these two have a celebrity friendship we wanted to know everything about. After thoroughly investigating the pair's history, it's safe to say these are our two new favorite BFF bros. Here's what we know about Paul Rudd's and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's friendship.
10 They Co-Own A Candy Shop
Yes, you read that right. Paul Rudd and Jeffrey Dean Morgan co-own a candy shop called Samuel's Sweet Shop in New York. It's a retro candy shop with an old fashioned charm that harkens back to the mid 20th century. They bought it in 2014 when the owner, Ira Gutner, a friend of theirs, passed away and the candy shop was at risk of being shut down forever. A candy shop - is there anything sweeter?! (Pun definitely intended.)
9 Their Rises To Fame Were Totally Different
Paul Rudd studied theatre in college at the University of Kansas and later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles and the British American Drama Academy. It seems that he always had tunnel vision for performing. Jeffrey Dean Morgan's journey was a little more random: while living in Seattle, he was spending a weekend helping a friend move to Los Angeles when he spontaneously decided to stay there and pursue acting. Needless to say, it worked out for both of them.
8 They Costarred In The 2014 Film 'They Came Together'
The satirical rom com They Came Together was written by David Wain and Michael Showalter, longtime friends of Paul Rudd's since their Wet Hot American Summer Days. Paul Rudd played the male lead opposite Amy Poehler, while Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays Frank, with whom Amy Poehler's character has sex while married to Paul Rudd's character. The fact that the film centers on a candy shop is just an incredible coincidence!
7 Their Wives Are Friends
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is married to famous actress Hilarie Burton, whom folks of a certain age will recognize as Peyton from One Tree Hill. Julie Yaeger, Paul Rudd's wife, is a publicist and producer whom he met in his publicist's office and married in 2003. The two wives are also partial owners of Samuel's Sweet Shops, having contributed much of the decor and aesthetic flair, and the four frequently double date to dinner or drinks.
6 They Both Have Homes In The Hudson Valley
Jeffrey Dean Morgan explains that he tired of the perpetual sunshine in Los Angeles and wanted to move back to New York, where he had previously filmed a few movies. Paul Rudd was already living in the area. Last year Paul Rudd shared that he and his wife and their two kids had driven to Jeffrey Dean Morgan's house on his birthday to prank him by throwing toilet paper at his house.
5 They Both Have Awesome Pads
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and wife Hilarie Burton live on a 100-acre farm with chickens, cows, donkeys, and more. They have two children, Gus and George. Jeffrey Dean Morgan can frequently be found making dandelion wine, building a chicken coop, or chopping wood. Paul Rudd and Julie Yaeger, on the other hand, live in a sprawling, but more conventional home with an entire fully functioning Irish pub in the basement, with their two children Jack and Darby.
4 They're Both Kansas City Royals Fans
Paul Rudd is famously a Kansas City fan, having spent most of his childhood there. With Jason Sudeikis, he co-created "The Big Slick Celebrity Weekend," an event that utilizes his reach and star power to raise money for Children's Mercy Hospital. Jeffrey Dean Morgan was a celebrity guest in 2016, which gave us adorable photos of Paul Rudd and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in matching Royals outfits.
3 Paul Rudd Went On Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Show, 'Friday Nights In With The Morgans'
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and wife Hilarie Burton started a show, Friday Nights In with the Morgans, in the early pandemic, wanting to create something that could be filmed from their home during the worst of the shutdown. Paul Rudd and his wife appeared on the show alongside Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos to talk about how the shutdown was affecting them in those early days, covering strange sleeping habits and sharing support around parenting during the lockdown.
2 They're Both April Babies
There's nothing more fun than when your BFF shares your birthday month. Paul Rudd's special day is April 6th, while Jeffrey Dean Morgan celebrates his birthday on April 22nd. How much would you love to score an invite to this joint birthday party?!
1 They Love Their Community
Paul Rudd and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are definitely mission-aligned and have frequently spoken about the reason they run the candy shop: because it enables them to be part of their community. “One of the most important things any human can experience is to be a part of a community," Paul Rudd said. They can frequently be found at the candy shop chatting with customers, and they also both take part in charity events like the annual "Ghost Stories" fundraiser that raises money for educational and behavioral resources for children.
