There are many celebrities who have incredible friendships that last for a long time. Whether the friendships started before they became famous or after, it is always great to see two celebs enjoying each other's company. Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire are celebs BFFs who are iconic as a duo. Leo is a private person, but we appreciate it when he is seen with his friends or his lovely girlfriend, Camila Morrone.
Tobey's career isn't at hot as it once was, but he may have more opportunities in the future. The fact that he and Leo have similar backgrounds and a long-lasting friendship means that they are always linked together. Their friendship is famous, just like their acting and philanthropy.
Here are some little-known facts about Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire's friendship.
12 A Long-Lasting Friendship
To show you how close Leo and Tobey are, they have been friends with each other for over 30 years. In light of how much they have in common, these two are just the perfect definition of two peas in a pod. Can you name another duo who have been friends for most of their lives?
11 Both Have Similar Backgrounds
Leo and Tobey came from similar backgrounds. Both of them were raised by their single mothers in Los Angeles and both got into acting when they were 12.
Considering that these two were in similar living situations, we aren't surprised at all that they became friends. We are honestly glad, as they have one of the best friendships in Hollywood.
10 Appreciators Of Japanese Animation
It has not been discussed much, but Tobey and Leo are huge fans of anime, also known as Japanese animation. Leo wants to adapt the 1988 film, Akira, as a live-action film, and Tobey is a possible producer of a live-action remake of Robotech. Both projects are not set in stone, but with Leo and Tobey's dedication and appreciation for anime, they might turn into faithful adaptations on the big screen.
9 Joined A Posse
In their younger years, Leo and Tobey were just like any other rebellious guys. They were associated with a group known as the P*ssy Posse, which formed in the late 90s, immediately after Leo starred in the juggernaut film, Titanic.
There were many others in the group, including Josh Miller, Jay Ferguson, Ethan Suplee, and Kevin Connolly, who later appeared in the show, Entourage. The gang partied hard and enjoyed adult shows whenever possible. The posse eventually disbanded due to being reckless around other people, but they still remain friends to this day.
8 Pals With Advice
Whether it has to do with film projects, personal issues, or anything else, Leo and Tobey rely on each other for advice. Sometimes, they disagree about topics or ideas for projects, but that's how friendships work every now and then. They've been talking for three decades.
7 Starred In A Very Rare Film
While the posse that Leo and Tobey were part of did get wild and rebellious, it eventually brought them (and others) together to make a low-budget movie. Titled Don's Plum, it was never got an official release in North America.
Instead, it was released at the Berlin International Film Festival, and in Denmark in 2001. However, thanks to the power of the Internet, the full movie can be seen on YouTube, rather than being 'lost media'.
6 Saving The World Together
As Leo got older, he went from a party animal to a renowned environmentalist. He would host galas, hoping to raise awareness about damaged ecosystems and environments. He also worked to protect wildlife. While Tobey is not on Leo's level in terms of activism, he is there as a guest at many of Leo's events. When they aren't helping, they like to hang out on yachts.
5 Only Worked On Three Films Together
Despite being the best of friends for over 30 years, they have only worked on a total of three films together throughout their careers. The first one they did is called This Boy's Life, which was based on a memoir written by Tobias Wolff.
As previously mentioned, they worked on a rare film with their posse, Don's Plum. Their recent, and most iconic, work together is 2013's The Great Gatsby. There are currently no plans for them to collaborate on another film together, but you never know.
4 Uncle Leo
If there is one thing that Tobey managed to do before Leo, it is to get married and have children of his own. Leo technically has an adopted daughter, but aside from that, he has no biological children. However, Leo has the wonderful opportunity to be an unofficial uncle to Tobey's son and daughter. Leo is adorable around kids.
3 Not Only Buddies But Also Neighbors
Their friendship doesn't stop with enduring for most of their lives. When they were younger, Leo and Tobey used to live next door to each other, around The Bird Streets in L.A. as reported by Sheltr Group.
The actors revealed this while working on The Great Gatsby. They were so close that it would take about 30 seconds to get from one home to the other. To live by your closest friend is definitely friendship goals.
