Although they officially became friends on the set of "But I'm a Cheerleader," Melanie Lynskey's and Clea DuVall's first meeting was in a coffee shop. DuVall told People that she was working as a barista when Lynskey walked in: "I had just seen [the film] 'Heavenly Creatures.' And she came into the coffee shop and I was like, 'Oh my gosh, the girl from 'Heavenly Creatures.' And I gave her a free coffee and told her I thought she was great." 

At this point, her own career hadn't yet skyrocketed. The two reconnected years later, this time as co-stars. Both instantly recognized the cultural impact that a film like "But I'm a Cheerleader" could have — even today, gay conversion camps are still legal in the majority of U.S. states (via Movement Advancement Project). And now, two decades and four presidents later, the actors' bond has only grown stronger. 

"Melanie is one of the closest people to me and one of the most important people in my life," DuVall shared. "It feels like family, but beyond," agreed Lynskey, telling her former colleague, "I don't know what I would do without you. It's crazy. You're just one of the most important people in my entire world and you have been for so long." They're also close with Natasha Lyonne, and the trio reunited for the 2016 film "The Intervention," which was written and directed by DuVall herself.