For over two decades,Julia Roberts and George Clooney have enjoyed a close bond.

Beginning with their initial introduction, the two actors discovered they had an instant connection.

“The minute we met, we had fun,” Clooney recalled toPeoplein 2022.

Julia Roberts and George Clooney smiling

In an interesting twist of fate, the spark between the two actors was foretold by the media.

These false reports piqued Roberts' interest.

Offscreen, their personal relationship blossomed into a true friendship filled with fun.

Julia Roberts and George Clooney smiling

Clooney was aware of this milestone, and he couldn’t resist acknowledging it with some tongue-in-cheek humor.

The actor was later astonished when she discovered a heavy statue stowed in her luggage.

However,Roberts and Clooney’s relationship has always been platonic.

Julia Roberts, George Clooney, and Amal Clooney

For one thing, both actors have frequently been involved with other people during the decades of their friendship.

For another, they have never had romantic feelings for each other.

Even with their combined acting prowess, Roberts and Clooney had difficulty pretending to be a couple onscreen.

In “Ticket to Paradise,” the friends share a kiss when they play a divorced couple.

“It is like kissing your best friend,” Roberts explained to"Today.

““Thanks for that,” Clooney quipped in response.

“You know I was a two-time ‘Sexiest Man Alive?'”

Instead, Roberts and Clooney have developed a deep friendship that has expanded to include their families.

Clooney’s developed a camaraderie withRoberts’ husband Danny Moderand Roberts gets along well with Amal Clooney.