Ryan Gosling and Justin Timberlake
Although they have multi-million dollar assets today, many stars have gone through years and years of apprenticeship before becoming what they are today. Many of them were roommates to save money and still remain on excellent terms. Ryan Gosling, a veteran of Barbie’s success as a teenager, shared rent and a rooftop with Justin Timberlake when both were part of Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Club” at the time. Instagram @80slolitta
Lindsay Lohan and Raven Simon
Lindsay Lohan and Raven Simone were also roommates when they were in the early stages of their careers. Simone told US Weekly that Lohan saw her in the house up to three times while paying rent and that the actress used her room as a large wardrobe. Instagram @nostalgic_stateofmind
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon split the roof when they both landed a role in the Oscar-winning film Will Hunting. Today they are still best friends. @90s80s70s60s50s
Winona Ryder and Gwyneth Paltrow
Winona Ryder and Gwyneth Paltrow briefly lived in the same house until Paltrow secretly stole a script from her roommate in order to get the part she ended up with in Shakespeare in Love. Since then, the two never spoke again. @90sandmovie on Instagram
Mel Gibson and Geoffrey Rush
While studying in Australia at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, Mel Gibson and Geoffrey Rush were roommates. Instagram @melgibsonfanpage
Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe
During the filming of The Boys from 56th Street, Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe shared the rent. Unlike their colleagues, they are still good friends. Instagram @golldies
Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito
Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito are teenage best friends. The two in New York, in their early twenties, lived together in the same apartment and have been like siblings ever since. Instagram @producersguild