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Woodley & Elgort: More Than Just Co-Stars
23 May
Summary
- Woodley calls Elgort one of her best friends, like family.
- They met filming Divergent and connected as instant siblings.
- Woodley found intimate scenes with Elgort for The Fault in Our Stars awkward.
Shailene Woodley recently shared that Ansel Elgort remains one of her closest friends, describing him as family. Woodley stated their connection transcends typical friendships, expressing deep affection for him.
The actors first met while filming the 2014 movie Divergent, where they played siblings Tris and Caleb. They developed a strong bond on set, akin to instant siblings.
Later, Woodley and Elgort reunited for The Fault in Our Stars, this time portraying romantic leads. Woodley admitted it was awkward to film intimate scenes due to their established closeness and understanding.
She explained that their genuine affection contributed to the tenderness and unconditional love seen between their characters. Their bond allowed them to explore love without solely relying on intimacy.
Woodley and Elgort last collaborated on the final Divergent film in 2016. They have maintained their friendship since then, even taking a trip to Italy together in 2022.
