Popsugar Tech Geeks We Love Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen Friendship 15 Glorious Pics That Prove Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen Are Soul Mates 6 June 2018 by Ann-Marie Alcántara Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 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 favourite moments they've shared together — it might make you wish you were their friend too. 1 They aren't shy about taking photos with Elmo. Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 1 / 15 2 They know how to make a touristy shot even more fun! Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 2 / 15 3 No friendship is greater than those who can hold hands . . . Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 3 / 15 4 Or kiss each other! Image Source: Getty / Stuart C. Wilson 4 / 15 5 Comforting each other is something they do best. Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 5 / 15 6 And celebrating holiday traditions never gets old for them. Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 6 / 15 7 Even supporting different teams doesn't get in their way. Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 7 / 15 8 Neither does competing against each other in arcade games. Image Source: Facebook user Ian McKellen 8 / 15 9 They visit places of historical importance together. Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 9 / 15 10 There's no limit to how much fun they can have with each other. Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 10 / 15 11 It's endless shenanigans with these two! Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 11 / 15 12 They try to keep each other healthy whatever way possible. Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 12 / 15 13 Friends who party together are friends forever. Image Source: Twitter user SirPatStew 13 / 15 14 They're never afraid to admit how much they treasure their friendship. Image Source: YouTube user Channel 4 News 14 / 15 15 After all, with a friend like this by your side, wouldn't you feel the same? Image Source: Getty / Tim Whitby 15 / 15 Geeks We LoveGeek CultureIan McKellenHumorTwitterX-MenPatrick Stewart