Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
The best actress nominee brought longtime palBusy Philippsas her date to Sunday’sCritics Choice Awards2023, where they wrapped their arms around one another as they posed for photos on the red carpet at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.
Williams, 42, rocked a stunning gold one-shoulder gown and coordinating Tiffany necklace, earrings and ring, wearing her chin-length blonde locks in a soft, wavy style.
Philipps, 43, let her pink-tinged hair hang straight over her shoulders, wearing a floor-length gray tank dress, matching shawl and gold cuff bracelet.
The stars have become a fan-favorite fixture at major awards shows over the years — and in 2019, Philipps revealed that she evenhas one of Williams' Golden Globe awards at her home.
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Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps.Kevin Mazur/Getty
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The pair have stayed inseparable since their time starring together onDawson’s Creekin the early 2000s. Williams even told PEOPLE in 2016 that Philipps —who is godmotherto her daughterMatilda, 17 — was her soulmate.
“I’m so in love with her. She’s proof that the love of your life does not have to be a man! That’sthe love of my liferight there,” Williams said.
That same year, Philipps told PEOPLE that her oldest childBirdie, now 14, and Williams' daughter Matilda “get along” well and are"sort of like cousins,in a way."
“I feel like that’s the best representation of their relationship,” theCougar Townalum added. “They basically feel related. I mean, Michelle’s like family to me.”
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Of Williams calling her “the love of my life,” Philipps told PEOPLE at the time, “Anytime anyone publicly declares their love for you, I mean, I feel like that’s kind of amazing. I’m publicly declaring my love for her back.”
“We live on different coasts, and unfortunately for us, we don’t get to see each other in person all that much. But we really make an effort to reach out and to talk and to come to each other when we need support and we need someone,” added theFreaks and Geeksalum. “And we’ve really been there for each other through a lot of different places in our lives, and we’re that much closer for it.”
This past November, Philipps walked the red carpet with Williams at theGotham Awardsin New York City. Speaking to PEOPLE at the event, the four-timeOscarnominee said she’d choose herDawson’s Creekcostarto play her in a biopic.
“She knows me better than anybody,” Williams said. “It’s not an obvious choice, because we’re very different.”
Elaborating more on why she chose Philipps, Williams said, “because she knows every last detail about me, so she would get it right.”
The 28th annual Critics' Choice Awards are currently airing live on The CW.
source: people.com
