The Most Unexpected Friendships Between Celebs and Politicians (3 of 5)

George W. Bush and Ellen DeGeneres

In October 2019, George W. Bush and Ellen DeGeneres drew public attention after cameras showed them laughing together at a Dallas Cowboys game. The moment sparked discussion because DeGeneres has long been associated with LGBTQ+ advocacy, while Bush’s presidency included positions that many LGBTQ+ rights supporters strongly opposed.

DeGeneres later addressed the reaction by saying that Bush was her friend and that she believed it was possible to be kind to people even when you do not agree with all of their views. The response was met with mixed reactions: some people appreciated the message of civility, while others felt the friendship raised uncomfortable questions. Either way, the moment became a widely discussed example of how public friendships can become part of a larger cultural debate.

Rosario Dawson and Cory Booker

Dawson and Booker met at a fundraiser in 2018. In March of the following year, she revealed their relationship and made an official announcement about their dating status.

These kinds of relationships usually fizzle out quite fast, but this time it took the couple almost three years to finally call it quits. Still, reports say they’ve remained on friendly terms.