From The Beatles toHarry Styles, the country knows how to raise its superstars.

The country is on the smaller side but, of course, nowhere nearthatsmall.

So what are the odds that two British celebrities have mutual connections that go back to childhood?

James Corden and Adele smiling

Throughout his time there, he hosted just about every celebrity you could think of.

However, he and Adele met before the singer had joined the ranks of those celebrities.

Thereafter, the two of them became instant buddies.

Adele and James Corden singing

They quickly realized that Corden’s wife, Julia Carey, shared mutual friends with Adele’s childhood friends.

After continuous run-ins, Corden shared that they grew immensely close while in England.

Once Corden and Adele were both in Los Angeles, this friendship grew even deeper.

Adele and James Corden in car

Luckily for them, they had each other to look to for support.

Through the highs and lows, the two of them were by each other’s side.