In fact, there have been films released with entire marketing campaigns dedicated to such collaborations.
The reason why these collaborations not happening is so surprising varies from case to case.
In some cases, it is best friends and even siblings whose careers never overlap.
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10Emma Stone & Jennifer Lawrence
Oscar-winning BFFs who are yet to collaborate.
In addition to being two of the biggest stars since 2010,Emma StoneandJennifer Lawrencefamously have a tight-knit friendship.
This makes it all the more surprising that the two starlets have never once shared the screen together.
However, that isnt why it is so surprising that the two stars have never collaborated.
There are few stars who shone brighter throughout the 1950s thanMarlon BrandoandGrace Kelly.
Interestingly, Kelly turned down the opportunity to work alongside Brando inOn the Waterfront.
6Shirley MacLaine & Warren Beatty
’60s stars & siblings who never shared the screen.
Shirley MacLaineandWarren Beattyare two enduring icons of the film industry.
In an interview withPeople Magazine, MacLaine commented that their tight-knit bond remains firmly intact.
Daniel Day-LewisandPhilip Seymour Hoffmanare among two of the most celebrated and universally adored actors of recent decades.
4Colin Farrell & Emma Stone
Yorgos Lanthimos' two leading stars have never appeared together.
3Leonardo DiCaprio & Denzel Washington
These two enduring icons have never worked alongside each other.
2Robert De Niro & Tom Hanks
The two generational talents have never worked as co-stars.
1Daniel Day-Lewis & Meryl Streep
Two awards season darlings who never joined forces.
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