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Women's support for other women hasn't received enough attention in the past. Female characters in Hollywood are frequently shown as patronizing, dishonest, fickle friends who are more concerned with obtaining the guy than nurturing their relationship with other women. That's what we've been made to believe, at least.
Numerous films and television series, on the other hand, have succeeded in capturing the remarkable ties that form between women who love and support one another unreservedly. Some of these films are brilliant comedies, while others are heartbreaking dramas, but they are all lovely depictions of female friendships that have reminded us how important our female friends are in our lives. Nonetheless, we will only discuss female friendships that are honored in movies in this piece.
Annie & Lilian - Bridesmaids (2011)
After being asked to be the maid of honor for her best friend's wedding, a woman named Annie (Kristen Wiig) goes through a series of amusing trials and tragedies in the comedy Bridesmaids.
Annie and Lillian's funny friendship exemplifies how difficult it is to share your best friend with another person and how easy it is to forgive her for all she has done wrong in the run-up to your wedding. The film elicits a wide range of human emotions, emphasizing the multifaceted, often distressing, and ultimately gratifying character of female friendship.
Lady Bird & Julie - Lady Bird (2017)
Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut is a coming-of-age drama starring Saoirse Ronan as 17-year-old Christine, a.k.a Lady Bird. Christine wishes to leave Sacramento and begin her adult life at a university on the east coast. Despite Christine's tumultuous relationships with the other characters in the film, her scenes with her best friend Julie (Beanie Feldstein) are particularly memorable.
The teenage female friendship depicted in the film is full of heartbreaking betrayal, ambition, and complexity of adolescence, but one thing remains constant: their friendship.
Carol & Maria - Captain Marvel (2019)
Captain Marvel's Vers (Brie Larson) roamed the galaxy as an interplanetary warrior hero, helping combat the Skrulls, an evil alien species. Vers is Carol Danvers, a former Air Force pilot who was brainwashed into fighting on the wrong side of a cosmic war after being in an accident that gave her remarkable powers.
Maria (Lashana Lynch), Carol’s best friend, is the one who helps Carol center herself by reminding her of who she is as she battles to come to grips with her muddled recollection. When you have tremendous doubts about yourself, come to your best friend, she'll know what to do. Carol and Maria demonstrate a strong sisterhood and friendship that has withstood the test of time.
Molly & Amy - Booksmart (2019)
In Booksmart, Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein) had always been the good girls, constantly receiving straight A's. However, before graduating from high school, they discover that everyone receives the same result while partying. Hence, they decide to spend one last night having a wild time to ensure that they do not miss out on their most extraordinary experience.
Their friendship is so touching that you'll find yourself crying and laughing with them. Even amid their growing pains, they can be ecstatic about each other's accomplishments. It's obvious how much they care for each other and how proud they are of each other.
Peik Lin & Rachel - Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Although Crazy Rich Asians was primarily about Rachel (Constance Wu), solidifying her connection with her gloriously affluent boyfriend, Nicholas (Henry Golding), fans were captivated by her charming bond with Peik Lin (Awkwafina)!
Everybody should have a friend like Peik Lin. She helps Rachel make her family debut with the Young less turbulent. Peik Lin willingly does everything for Rachel, from choosing her clothes to offering her friends serious but sarcastic advice regarding Rachel's prospective mother-in-law and sheltering her sad friend when everything goes wrong.
Erin, Jenny & Blair - Someone Great (2019)
Before Jenny (Gina Rodriguez) moves across the country to pursue her career, her closest friends, Erin (DeWanda Wise) and Blair (Brittany Snow) embark on giving her a proper send-off and comfort after being dumped by her boyfriend of 9 years, right on the verge of departure.
Jenny, Blair, and Erin are consistently supportive of one another, but they are also brutally honest when dealing with problems in one another's life. The film's title, Someone Great, does not refer to any romantic interest in the girls' lives but rather to become the best version of themselves with the help of their greatest friends.
Audrey & Morgan - The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)
In the beginning, Audrey (Mila Kunis) is abandoned unceremoniously by Drew (Justin Theroux). Then when Audrey is contacted by gorgeous British special agent Sebastian (Sam Heughan), she realizes Drew is a spy. Audrey & her best friend, Morgan (Kate McKinnon) is quickly lured into a life-or-death mission to defend the globe from an evil syndicate.
Audrey and Morgan's friendship is at the heart of the movie. Audrey's logical and practical thinking is counterbalanced by Morgan's recklessness and wildness, which can be found in every real-life friend duo. At the same time, the audience cannot stop wondering what they will do if they find themselves in a similar circumstance with their best friends.
Marlo & Tully - Tully (2018)
Marlo (Charlize Theron), a forty-something woman, suffers from postnatal depression after the birth of her third child. Tully (Mackenzie Davis), a 26-year-old night nurse, arrives under cover of darkness to watch after the newborn while Marlo rests.
The movie emphasizes the value of having someone to talk to during a hard time and loving the parts of yourself that you believed were lost. With the generational gap between the two women, Marlo can advise Tully on some of her issues while also shedding some light on her past mistakes. In return, Tully teaches Marlo how to savor each moment and stay grounded. Something that is sorely needed in today's world.
Kate, Carly & Amber - The Other Woman (2014)
Carly (Cameron Diaz) meets Kate (Leslie Mann), who is her boyfriend’s wife, soon after learning that he is married. When a third love affair is revealed with Amber (Kate Upton) as the mistress, the three women band together to cast vengeance on the unfaithful man.
The other woman indicates that it doesn't have to be bad blood between a man's wife and his mistresses, but a genuine friendship can actually blossom. Despite the man and the unlikely situation, three ladies form a friendship, find solace, support, and affection for one another, proving that “chicks before d***” is a true life mantra.
Ryan, Sasha, Lisa & Dina - Girls Trip (2017)
The movie is about four closest friends who nicknamed themselves "The Flossy Posse" on a weekend trip to New Orleans to drink and reminisce exactly how a girls' night should be spent.
The Flossy Posse is precisely the type of lady group we all need. Each person is distinctive in their own way, but they all support one another. Although this is a comedy, there are some real-life truths to be learned here, including allowing the ones who care about you most to remind you of who you truly are, and your girlfriends will always have your back.