These Stars Stayed In Touch with Their Child Co-Stars!

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Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington shared the screen in the 2004 film 'Man on Fire,' where Washington portrayed Fanning's devoted bodyguard. Their connection, both on and off-screen, was genuinely extraordinary.

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Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning

In the years that followed their initial collaboration, Fanning and Washington continued to nurture a close friendship, with Washington consistently commending Fanning's exceptional talent in various interviews. To the delight of their fans, they recently reunited on screen in the premiere of 'The Equalizer 3,' reaffirming their enduring bond in the world of cinema.

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Angela Bassett and Keke Palmer

In a remarkable casting choice, Angela Bassett and Keke Palmer portrayed a mother-daughter duo in the 2006 film 'Akeelah and the Bee.'

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Angela Bassett and Keke Palmer

To this day, Palmer affectionately calls Bassett "my mama" and has a remarkable talent for impersonating her!

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Jason Isaacs and Tom Felton in

Jason Isaacs brought Lucius Malfoy to life in the 'Harry Potter' film series, with Tom Felton as his on-screen son, Draco Malfoy. Their partnership began when Felton was just 13 years old, and they shared the screen for the next ten years until the final movie's release.

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Jason Isaacs and Tom Felton

Since then, their friendship has stood the test of time, and they've publicly expressed their mutual appreciation for one another. Additionally, they've delighted fans by sharing selfies from various occasions on their respective social media profiles!

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Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart in 'Panic Room'

Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart shared the screen in the 2002 thriller 'Panic Room.' Stewart, only 12 years old at the time, made her mark with this role.

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Kristen Stewart and Jodie Foster

The two actresses developed a deep connection during filming, which endured over the next two decades as they stayed in close touch.

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Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld

At the age of 14, Hailee Steinfeld secured a role in the 2010 film 'True Grit,' where she shared the screen with Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon. Steinfeld's fond memories of the experience included becoming incredibly close to her co-stars.

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Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld

Fortunately, they have kept in touch ever since!

Two actors working together on a project for an extended period can result in connections being formed—some lasting, while others may not endure as strongly. But when one of them is an adult and the other, a child, the connection becomes truly significant. Many stars have taken their young co-stars under their wings!. These relationships don't fade away once the project ends; in fact, some actors have maintained these connections for decades.

These Actors Cherish Their On-set Bonds

Scroll through this gallery to see which actors established profound bonds with their junior co-stars and continued to nurture those connections long after the cameras stopped rolling.