Famous people who support each other
![Left: Eva Longoria on the red carpet for the screening of 'Le Passe' (The Past) at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17. Right: Marcia Cross on the 'Today' show in 2010]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/66/c4d921f87961684473482d15d31073/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Left: Eva Longoria on the red carpet for the screening of 'Le Passe' (The Past) at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17. Right: Marcia Cross on the 'Today' show in 2010 (Reuters: Yves Herman; NBC NewsWire via Getty Images: Peter Kramer)")
![Left: Bobak Ferdowsi, aka 'Mohawk Guy,' at his workstation at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., in August 2012. Right: President Obama at the White House on April 30]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/1b/bd9f3b03a14d2ca67525131f1687/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Left: Bobak Ferdowsi, aka 'Mohawk Guy,' at his workstation at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., in August 2012. Right: President Obama at the White House on April 30 (AP Photo: Damian Dovarganes; Reuters: Larry Downing)")
![Left: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 14 in Washington, D.C. Right: Nicole 'Snookie' Polizzi at the Snooki Couture & Snooki Nails launch at Perfumania in New York on Jan. 17]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/6e/642cb26a6ecb9f8bc5c790566f9f0/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Left: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 14 in Washington, D.C. Right: Nicole 'Snookie' Polizzi at the Snooki Couture & Snooki Nails launch at Perfumania in New York on Jan. 17 (Getty Images: Allison Shelley; Getty Images: Janette Pellegrini)")
![Left: Tim Tebow waves at the 2013 Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 2. Right: Chuck Norris at the premiere of 'The Expendables 2' in Los Angeles in August 2012]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/18/9ae3642827e209cdf82572d6fa1ed/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Left: Tim Tebow waves at the 2013 Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 2. Right: Chuck Norris at the premiere of 'The Expendables 2' in Los Angeles in August 2012 (Reuters: Jonathan Bachman; AP: Invision: Jordan Strauss)")
![Famous people who support each other: Kanye West, left, and Jay-Z accepting the award for best group for 'The Throne' at the BET Awards in July 2012]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/44/68c01691e1bb4486f61f83b9791fe3/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Famous people who support each other: Kanye West, left, and Jay-Z accepting the award for best group for 'The Throne' at the BET Awards in July 2012 (AP: Invision: Matt Sayles)")
![Selena Gomez, left, and Taylor Swift at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 19]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/fc/3a4d043ac45fd7942119cd22bd/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Selena Gomez, left, and Taylor Swift at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 19 (Rex Features: Startraks Photo)")
![Kim Jong Un and Dennis Rodman meeting in February in North Korea]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/9d/81c4e0731b6d64b525572e43438c9c/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Kim Jong Un and Dennis Rodman meeting in February in North Korea (Rex Features: Gavin Rodgers)")
![Ellen DeGeneres at the 'Arrested Development' Season 4 premiere in Los Angeles on April 29; Jason Collins in April 2011 when he was a member of the Atlanta Hawks]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/4e/29d3e64a02023db303aa9aec69d46/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Ellen DeGeneres at the 'Arrested Development' Season 4 premiere in Los Angeles on April 29; Jason Collins in April 2011 when he was a member of the Atlanta Hawks (Rex Features: Rob Latour; Getty Images: Kevin C. Cox)")
![Katy Perry at the Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrating the 'Punk: Chaos to Couture' exhibition in New York in May; Rihanna filming a Budweiser commercial in New York in May]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/90/ddfb1660d576ea91c87eb802a74bb/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Katy Perry at the Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrating the 'Punk: Chaos to Couture' exhibition in New York in May; Rihanna filming a Budweiser commercial in New York in May (Rex Features: BEI, Matt Baron; Rex Features: Broadimage)")
![Jennifer Aniston arriving at the premiere of the Lifetime film "Call Me Crazy: A Five Film" in Los Angeles on April 16; Courteney Cox watching a Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics game in June 2010]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/66/1aa94746eb705d72175e8716c7fa/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Jennifer Aniston arriving at the premiere of the Lifetime film \"Call Me Crazy: A Five Film\" in Los Angeles on April 16; Courteney Cox watching a Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics game in June 2010 (Reuters: Fred Prouser; AP Photo: Jae C. Hong )")
![Bill and Hillary Clinton attending dedication ceremonies for the new George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas on April 25]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/6f/ee142cc9eeccf5411dd94c4accf6/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Bill and Hillary Clinton attending dedication ceremonies for the new George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas on April 25 (MCT via Getty Images: Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Paul Moseley)")
Some support groups might surprise you
Even celebs and sports stars need a little help from their friends. Here is a list of shoutouts and kudos from one famous person to another. See gallery
Beyoncé & Serena Williams
The support: Beyoncé sends Serena Williams an inspirational note.
At 31 years old, it would be easy to write off Williams. But she just proved herself yet again by dominating this year's French Open and winning the title. This inspired another 31-year-old superstar, Beyoncé, who penned a note to Williams reading, "Stunt on them Serena. 31 and in your prime." Beyoncé posted the note on her website, saying she is proud of Williams and calling her an inspiration to women.
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Eva Longoria & Marcia Cross
The support: Eva Longoria said Marcia Cross had her back during her public divorce with Spurs player Tony Parker.
After three years of marriage, Longoria discovered that Spurs star Parker had been having a text message relationship with a former teammate's wife. During that time, Longoria played Gabrielle Solis on "Desperate Housewives" and relied on her co-stars for support, including Cross. Longoria credits Cross for helping her through some of the tougher times as she went through her very public divorce.
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President Obama & 'Mohawk Guy'
The support: President Barack Obama called overnight sensation "the Mohawk Guy" to congratulate him on his accomplishments with NASA, and on his hair.
NASA's Mars rover flight director, Bobak Ferdowsi, 32, became an instant star when the media covered Curiosity's touchdown. Ferdowsi has a tradition of changing his hair with every mission, and his mohawk made an impact. He immediately earned an online fan base and was dubbed "the Mohawk Guy." One of his biggest fans turned out to be the president, who called NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. "I thought about getting a mohawk myself, but my team keeps on discouraging me," Obama said. "Now that he's received marriage proposals and thousands of Twitter followers, I'm now going to go back to my team and see if it makes sense."
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John McCain & Snooki
The support: The former presidential candidate promises to not tax Snooki's tanning bed.
In 2010, Snooki used a self-tanner in a "Jersey Shore" episode and said she does not use tanning beds anymore because President Obama placed a 10 percent tax on tanning. John McCain, either in an effort to gain her friendship or vote, tweeted, "@Sn00ki u r right. I would never tax your tanning bed! Pres Obama's tax/spend policy is quite The Situation. but I do rec wearing sunscreen!"
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Tim Tebow & Chuck Norris
The support: Chuck Norris says the Jags should have given Tim Tebow a chance.
After a dismal year and critics saying he does not have a place in the NFL, Tebow could have used a little endorsement. Actor Chuck Norris decided to rise to the occasion and defended the controversial quarterback in a column last month, urging the Jacksonville Jaguars to sign him. "Tebow is a player who rises to the occasion and delivers big in critical moments," Norris wrote in his blog on Newsbusters.org. "He reminds me of myself when I used to compete in martial arts." Norris' wish didn't quite come true, but Tebow was picked up by the Patriots this week.
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Kanye West & Jay-Z
The support: Two rappers hug it out after a spat.
Jay-Z and Kanye West are known for their collaborations and double dates with Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian. But Kanye recently caused a rift in their friendship when he publicly shot down Jay-Z's collaboration with Justin Timberlake. It looks as if the two rapper BFFs have made up; they were photographed hugging it out in New York City recently.
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Selena Gomez & Taylor Swift
The support: The young pop stars show their love for each other on Twitter.
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift became instant friends when they met at a Jonas Brothers concert about five years ago. Since then, the two have gushed about each other online and in interviews. While on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Selena said she admired Taylor. At the American Music Awards, Taylor said of Selena, "She’s like my sister. We’ve been in each other’s lives for so much and for so long that it’s amazing when we’re both in the same place to get to catch up." They even express their love on Twitter.
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Dennis Rodman & Kim Jong Un
The support: Former basketball player Dennis Rodman calls North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un an "awesome guy."
Rodman became the first American to meet with Kim after he inherited power in 2011. Rodman praised the controversial leader, calling him an "awesome guy" after they watched a basketball game together. "He's proud, his country likes him — not like him, love him, love him," Rodman said. "Guess what? I love him."
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Ellen DeGeneres & Jason Collins
The support: Funnywoman Ellen DeGeneres congratulates Jason Collins for being the first professional athlete to come out of the closet.
After Collins, 34, became the first professional athlete to announce he was gay, DeGeneres took to her show to support the NBA player. "It was more challenging for him — he’s 7 feet tall, so when he came out of the closet, he had to duck," DeGeneres said. "I would high-five you, but I don’t think I could reach you." The Washington Wizards center also received Twitter shoutouts from Conan O'Brien and Katy Perry.
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Rihanna & Katy Perry
The support: Rihanna sends Katy Perry a Valentino bag.
Perry and Rihanna first met at a 2009 Grammy rehearsal where Perry admired RiRi's sparkly Valentino bag. The two pop stars struck up an instant friendship, and for Valentine's Day, Rihanna sent Perry her own Valentino purse. Since then, Rihanna has supported Perry through her tumultuous relationship with Russell Brand. Rihanna said of Perry, "You do not find people like her in this industry. She's gorgeous, charming and so unedited it's scary."
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Jennifer Aniston & Courteney Cox
The support: Courteney Cox credits Jennifer Aniston for helping her get through a separation and divorce.
Aniston and Cox have been besties since the 1994 debut of "Friends" and have supported each other throughout their careers and relationships. Cox said Aniston was "amazing" while helping her cope with her split from former husband David Arquette. The two actresses even reunited on TV when Aniston guest-starred on Cox's show "Cougar Town."
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Bill & Hillary Clinton
The support: Bill Clinton gives Hillary a shoutout on Twitter
Hillary Clinton joined the Twitter world this month, using her popular "Texts from Hillary" photo and posting an updated bio reading, "Wife, mom, lawyer, women & kids advocate, FLOAR, FLOTUS, US Senator, SecState, author, dog owner, hair icon, pantsuit aficionado, glass ceiling cracker, TBD..." Shoutouts from friends and family soon followed, with her husband, Bill Clinton, posting "Does @Twitter have a family share plan? Great to be here with @HillaryClinton & @ChelseaClinton. Looking forward to #tweetsfromhillary."
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