In this honest look at Sarah Paulson & Amanda Peet’s longest-lasting relationship, the actors talk about why Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning song became their friendship theme.
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Why is this friendship between celebrities so precious?
At the NYC opening of Your Friends & Neighbors, Sarah Paulson shared a humorous account of her friendship with Amanda Peet.
“We adopted Beyoncé and Miley’s ‘II Most Wanted’ as our anthem,” she said, “though we’re strictly platonic shotgun riders!”
What’s so great about their relationship?
She didn’t hold back when she said, “I wouldn’t want to live on a planet without Amanda.”
Their friendship, which began on the set of 1999’s Jack & Jill and has lasted 25 years, is a mix of stable support and what Paulson calls “beautifully chaotic energy.”
In past talks, Peet said the same thing, calling Paulson her “human safety net.”
How Did a Song with Beyoncé Become Their Theme Song?
The 2025 Grammy winner for “Cowboy Carter” got an award for its use of Fleetwood Mac’s popular song “Landslide” in a new way.
The tweet that Cyrus sent before the album came out about working with Beyoncé (“You’re everything & more”) now seems like a hint at how Paulson and Peet will interact.
What do they have going on right now?
Peet does an impressive job as Mel Cooper in the Apple TV+ drama, which she shares with Jon Hamm.
At the same time, Paulson works with Ryan Murphy again on All’s Fair, which also stars Glenn Close, Kim Kardashian, and other famous people.
Their friendship persists despite their professional success and red carpet appearances.
What makes this friendship work?
In a field where ties are short-lived, their 25-year relationship is a rare example of sincerity.
As Paulson says, “She’s my person—through every role, every premiere, every late-night breakdown.”
They share a real comfort that makes even Grammy-winning songs sound like they’re not saying enough.