15 Glorious Pics That Prove Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen Are Soul Mates

Some friendships are ones you can aspire to, while others — like the one between Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen — are simply out of a dream. You've probably seen pictures of them hanging together and audibly giggled at their adventures or admired their ability to truly be there for each other as friends.

The pair, who met on the set of X-Men in 1999, are no strangers to talking about their friendship and sharing important parts of their life with each other. After all, Ian did officiate Patrick's wedding to Sunny Ozell in 2013. "We fell into each other's arms because of our similarities in our career, and because of our age and because we like the same sort of things," said McKellen to The Huffington Post about their relationship.

Look ahead to see some of our favorite moments they've shared together — it might make you wish you were their friend too.

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They aren't shy about taking photos with Elmo.
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They aren't shy about taking photos with Elmo.

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They know how to make a touristy shot even more fun!
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They know how to make a touristy shot even more fun!

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No friendship is greater than those who can hold hands . . .
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No friendship is greater than those who can hold hands . . .

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Or kiss each other!
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Or kiss each other!

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Comforting each other is something they do best.
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Comforting each other is something they do best.

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And celebrating holiday traditions never gets old for them.
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And celebrating holiday traditions never gets old for them.

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Neither does competing against each other in arcade games.
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Neither does competing against each other in arcade games.

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They visit places of historical importance together.
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They visit places of historical importance together.

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There's no limit to how much fun they can have with each other.
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There's no limit to how much fun they can have with each other.

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It's endless shenanigans with these two!
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It's endless shenanigans with these two!

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They try to keep each other healthy whatever way possible.
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They try to keep each other healthy whatever way possible.

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Friends who party together are friends forever.
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Friends who party together are friends forever.

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They're never afraid to admit how much they treasure their friendship.
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They're never afraid to admit how much they treasure their friendship.

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After all, with a friend like this by your side, wouldn't you feel the same?
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After all, with a friend like this by your side, wouldn't you feel the same?