Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Are the Best Best Friends Ever, and We've Got the Proof
THEY COOK TOGETHER, TOO
And if you've ever watched Top Chef, you know that's not easy to do.
THEY PLAY DRESS-UP
While celebrating at the 62nd London Evening Standard Theatre Awards, a dressed-up McKellen channeled his inner fairy godmother to perform alongside a tux-clad Stewart.
THEY REALLY LOVE EACH OTHER
PDA is NBD for X-Men co-stars Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who've been best friends pretty much forever.
THEIR TIME TOGETHER IS WELL DOCUMENTED
Field trip to N.Y.C.? Red carpet event? Comic-Con panel? You best believe they're recording every minute of it.
THEY HAVE EACH OTHER'S BACKS
Whether they're tackling a new endeavor, indecisive about what type of hat to wear (spoiler alert: bowler is always best) or need proper encouragement to ride the Wonder Wheel, McKellen and Stewart provide each other with unwavering support.
THEY ENJOY LEARNING TOGETHER
As they say en Fran?ais, "Tu es mon ami."
THEY ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF EVERY IMPORTANT LIFE EVENT
Seriously: McKellen even officiated Stewart's 2013 wedding.
THEY'RE QUICK TO LEND A HELPING HAND
No matter the issue, help is just an arm's-length away.
THEY GIVE THE BEST HUGS
Can we squeeze in there?
THEY'RE A GOLD STANDARD FOR HOLLYWOOD FRIENDSHIPS
And we're lucky to have them.
That's sir to you — and you! Ten photos of longtime pals Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen to brighten your day