Courteney Cox and Laura Dern steal the spotlight with arm-in-arm exit from Malibu restaurant
MALIBU, CALIFORNIA: On Monday evening, Courteney Cox and Laura Dern were seen leaving the popular Nobu restaurant in Malibu, with their arms interlocked. The 58-year-old actress and her 56-year-old friend looked elegant as they made their way to the valet stand. Cox was clad in a stylish green V-neck sweater adorned with a pattern and carried a brown jacket with her during their time at the restaurant. She accessorized her look with multiple necklaces and her luscious dark brunette hair fell gracefully onto her shoulders.
Dern, on the other hand, opted for a light brown turtleneck sweater paired with a sizable cream-colored jacket that perfectly complemented her voluminous blonde hair, which cascaded down her back. She completed her look with a pair of hoop earrings. Both actresses appeared to be thoroughly enjoying each other's company as they left the celebrity-favorite eatery.
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Dern at Cox's Hollywood Walk of Fame
Cox and Dern have been vocal about their close friendship in the past and they are frequently spotted in each other's social media posts. Recently, Dern attended the dedication of Cox's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 27 and had some heartfelt words to share about her friend. Addressing the gathered crowd, Dern described the 'Scream' franchise star as "the most extraordinary person possible." She went on to praise Cox's acting ability and her honesty with her loved ones, and said, "Courteney isn't just an amazing actor with outrageously genius comedic timing, but she has the rarest trait of an actor and as a friend: someone who has to tell the truth."
Dern also commented on how Cox's diverse roles have cemented her place in entertainment history, stating, "From 'Friends' to 'Scream', and from 'Drunk History' to 'Cougar Town', Courteney has a career that is nothing short of iconic."
Inside their close friendship
Despite not being related, Laura Dern and Courteney Cox have formed a strong friendship that has spanned several decades. In fact, the duo has a special tradition of spending Christmas Eve together every year, which they have faithfully celebrated for 14 consecutive years. On one occasion, the actresses and their children enjoyed brunch together, with Cox's daughter Coco and Dern's son Ellery and daughter Jaya in tow.
It's no surprise that the two actresses have formed such a close bond, as they both move in the same social circle, which includes Jennifer Aniston, Rita Wilson, and Aniston's longtime hairstylist Chris McMillan. In fact, Cox has even referred to Dern as her mentor, praising her incredible talent and her unwavering commitment to her beliefs. Dern reciprocates Cox's admiration, often referring to her as her best friend and expressing her love and appreciation for their friendship on social media. The pair have even collaborated on skits and other content together. Most recently, Cox sent social media into a frenzy by revealing that she and Dern had gotten matching tattoos along with their children. Clearly, their friendship grows stronger with each passing day.