Seth Rogen Breaks Silence After James Franco's Shocking Friendship Admission

Seth Rogen isn’t going to rehash the past.

Following James Franco, a previous colleague and friend of the actor from “Neighbors,” stating in October that they no longer communicate, Seth Rogen expressed his thoughts on this widely discussed disclosure.

In response to Franco’s remarks as reported by Esquire, he chose not to add further comment, expressing, “I rarely consume media, so it didn’t even register on my awareness.

Simultaneously, Franco, who first met Rogen in the groundbreaking series “Freaks and Geeks” under Judd Apatow’s direction in 1999 and later collaborated on successful comedies such as “Pineapple Express” and “The Interview”, had never shied away from expressing his feelings towards Rogen.

In October, the actor who plays Spider-Man shared with Variety that they haven’t spoken to Seth. Despite this, they expressed their affection for Seth, stating that they had a wonderful 20-year relationship. However, it seems like things have ended now. Regardless of efforts made on both sides, the relationship appears to be over. They also conveyed how much Seth has meant to them.

Even though Rogen won’t discuss his current relationship with Franco openly, it’s worth noting that he had previously supported Franco during sexual misconduct allegations in the 2010s. These accusations involved Franco, reportedly, having inappropriate relationships with former acting students. However, Franco has consistently denied any wrongdoing in these matters.

In his 2014 monologue for Saturday Night Live, Rogen subtly acknowledged the allegations against Franco with a guest appearance by him. Four years later, in an interview with Vulture, Rogen admitted that Franco’s alleged sexual misconduct did not affect their professional bond.

By 2021, though, the 50/50 star—who married wife Lauren Miller in 2011—had changed his tune.

In retrospect, I’m deeply sorry for the joke I made on Saturday Night Live in 2014. It was a poor attempt at humor and I genuinely regret it. Similarly, during an interview in 2018, I mentioned continuing to work with James, but the fact is, I haven’t since then, and I don’t currently have any plans to do so.

During the same period, Rogen, who had worked with Franco on more than ten projects at that time, officially ended their professional partnership. Regarding their personal friendship, Rogen remained ambiguous, stating, “I’m not sure I can clearly define it during this interview. I can tell you, though, it has significantly altered our relationship and dynamic.

However, the founder of Houseplant made it clear that any harm caused by his association with Franco was minor compared to the gravity of the accusations being faced.

As he put it, “I have no pity for myself in this situation.”

While Franco and Rogen’s friendship is no more, keep reading for more iconic celebrity pals…

Nicole, who has been an ardent admirer of her sister-in-law’s films for quite some time, seized the chance a few years back to ask her if she would recreate a couple of her cherished movie sequences, one from the film “My Best Friend’s Wedding“.

On the “Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino” podcast in May 2024, she shared that we were in Chicago, and I instructed Cameron, ‘I require you to hand it over to me. I want you to push the luggage cart and sprint towards me, towards the airport.’ At some point, as we were passing by various things, I was urging her, ‘Say this. Say this. Say this.’ Surprisingly, she complied with my requests, which was incredibly gracious of her.

Oh, it’s great that Lawrence accepted the invitation to hang out! If she hadn’t, we might have missed out on one of our favorite pairs of friends. Their friendship began with an email from the Oscar winner to Schumer after watching her 2015 comedy “Trainwreck.” As she shared with The New York Times, the email read, “I don’t know where to start. I guess I should just say it: I’m in love with you.” They initially communicated through emails, which eventually turned into text messages.

However, their bond was strengthened when Schumer invited Lawrence to join her and some high school friends in the Hamptons. Surprised by the invitation, Schumer felt relieved when she discovered that Lawrence is “the coolest person you’ll ever meet.” On The Daily Show, she said, “Lawrence is the best company, she fit right in with the group.

Who wouldn’t want a friend who essentially owns property in your neighborhood? They have been close friends since they fell in love at first sight during the 2004 premiere of Man on Fire. Lopez described their instant connection to Entertainment Tonight, saying, “It was one of those situations where you just feel, ‘I adore this person. I enjoy being around this person. This person makes me laugh.'” Additionally, Remini was among those expressing enthusiasm for Lopez’s performance at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. She told TopMob News, “You know, she’s a girl from the Bronx. What she did today was really inspiring, and it was just beautiful to watch.

As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but gush over the golden bond shared by this celebrated trio, who have been in sync since their salad-sharing days on the Warner Brothers lot. Just like reconnecting with old colleagues from your first job, they ensure that catch-ups (and the odd significant gathering) are scheduled regularly. Their closeness is such that attending Courteney’s Sunday dinners or pool parties at Jennifer’s house feels as effortless as stepping out for lunch. According to a source, their shared history—which includes the unforgettable journey of Friends—has brought them even closer, and their bond will forever remain unbreakable.

Ever since a serendipitous encounter at an improv workshop back in 1993, Tina and this person have become such good friends that they often compare their relationship to that of kin. As Tina, who only has one brother named Greg, expressed to PopSugar during a chat about their 2015 movie “Sisters”, she feels as though they are chosen sisters. “I believe we are chosen siblings,” she said, “so I think it’s been enjoyable to experience something I never had the chance to in real life.

In a similar vein to when people talk about love at first sight, Philipps described their encounter on the set of “Dawson’s Creek” as having an instant connection, telling Entertainment Weekly. “It was like we were already friends, and it just clicked: ‘Of course we’re sharing bottles of wine, lighting cigarettes, and getting into bar brawls.’ Our friendship turned into a deep-rooted love for each other that has endured through the years.” Lucky for us, their journey unfolds as they grace red carpets together, coordinate outfits, and occasionally dye Williams’ hair the trendiest shade of millennial pink.

The alliance between the “Hotline Bling” rapper (Drake) and the “Hello” singer (Adele), who together have 19 Grammys, is quite recent but equally appealing. After spending years in the same musical sphere, they’ve been discussing a possible collaboration. Adele shared her enthusiasm with Canada’s etalk, stating she wants to do an official remix and even purchased the coat from Drake’s music video. Drake reciprocated by expressing his willingness to help out around Adele’s house if needed, but instead they had dinner and went bowling in L.A. Next time, let’s just give us a call.

Mom of two Washington has always made it a point to help others as she was helped during her pregnancy. She openly discusses and shares advice with her celebrity friends, particularly Eva, whom she considers her soul sister. As evidence, when Longoria gave birth to son Santiago in 2018, Washington served as a kind of doula for her. The Scandal actress’ guidance was well-received by the Grand Hotel star.”

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Approximately two decades following their Academy Award triumph for “Good Will Hunting”, the scriptwriters have reunited to work on a new project titled “The Last Duel”. Even though it’s been some time since they collaborated on a film, their friendship remains as strong as ever. As Damon stated in 2016 to Entertainment Tonight, “I’ve known him for 35 years and we grew up together. We were both passionate about acting and movie-making. I think our shared obsession during crucial, influential periods of our lives created a bond that lasts a lifetime.

The relationship between these two influential women in television has roots that go back to 1976 when they were both working at a Baltimore station. Although Oprah Winfrey hosted the 6 p.m. news hour and Gayle King served as a production assistant, they didn’t typically socialize due to the hierarchical nature of the newsroom. However, during a heavy snowfall, Oprah invited the low-paid production assistant to stay at her home. “The following day,” Oprah reminisced, “we went shopping together.” And their friendship blossomed over purchasing Casual Corner sweaters.

Instead of hanging out at grand tournaments like Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, or socializing at a royal palace, the friendship between the tennis star and the Duchess of Sussex started in a casual way, similar to many friendships—through girl talk. As Meghan wrote on her now-closed website The Tig, they instantly connected during their meeting at a 2014 Super Bowl event. “We took pictures, laughed while playing flag football, and talked about all the usual girly topics, not tennis or acting, but everyday girl stuff.

The bond between the Stark sisters from Game of Thrones, though the show has ended, continues to thrive. As a matter of fact, Williams, who stood by Turner during her marriage to Joe Jonas in 2019, believes that the most remarkable outcome of the eight-season HBO series wasn’t its 12 Emmy awards. Instead, she humorously remarked to TopMob News at the final season premiere, “It was like an intricate scheme to help me find a best friend. This entire show!” She jokingly added, “I’m kidding. It’s been incredible. To have a friend like that on something as chaotic as this is truly a blessing, indeed.

Who wasn’t touched by Reynolds, Lively, and their daughter James reacting enthusiastically as they watched Taylor Swift perform her “Gorgeous” track live? Later, Lively referred to the viral video as embarrassing, admitting to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America that it was “the raw, unedited portrayal of our overbearing stage parent pride.”

However, their friendship, marked by Fourth of July celebrations at Swift’s Rhode Island mansion, visits to the couple’s New York country home, and collaborations in Swift’s music videos, is genuine and deserves to be preserved without compromise.

Friends bestowed Aniston with not one but several friends worthy of accolades. Prior to their collaboration on the Apple TV+ series, “The Morning Show”, they had previously acted as sisters on the NBC hit show. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Aniston reminisced about her brief two-episode role in 2000, during which she was nursing her baby Ava while on set. Witherspoon remarked, “You have a baby?”, to which Aniston replied, “I know, it’s weird.” She also recalled Witherspoon asking, “Where are you going?” and Aniston replying, “I’m pumping!”. Despite feeling a bit anxious, Witherspoon stated that Aniston was incredibly kind throughout the experience: “We’ve been friends ever since.

Back in 2015, at The Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, a unique and desirable partnership was established between us – Martha Stewart and myself, Snoop Dogg. Later, we collaborated on our VH1 cooking show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party. As I told LA Weekly, Martha is unlike anyone I’ve met before; she’s different from what I’m used to. However, there’s a familiarity about her too because she’s just like any other person. We connect because she never says anything that surprises me. It’s as if we were made for each other, and not just in a holy matrimony kind of way, but also in a friendship that feels like it’s meant to be.

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