New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is one of the hottest tickets in town, so it's only natural it attracts the hottest names in Hollywood each year. We're not sure how seating arrangements are made at these star-studded events, but whatever the system, we love the oftentimes unlikely combos that result.


So how awkward is small talk with an A-lister? Probably not so bad, when you're an A-lister yourself. Look at some of the most unexpected NYFW celebrity friendships below:


Sarah Hyland, Tyra Banks and Kim Kardashian attend the Marchesa spring 2013 fashion show on Sept. 12, 2012.


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Lindsay Lohan and Taylor Momsen attend the G-Star Raw Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show on Sept. 15, 2009.


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Alison Brie, Jill Flint, Aisha Tyler and Solange Knowles attend the Max Azria Spring 2011 fashion show on Sept. 12, 2010.


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Anne Hathaway, Chloe Sevigny, Paula Patton and Milla Jovovich attend the Miss Sixty Fall 2008 fashion show on Feb. 3, 2008.


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Padma Lakshmi and Susan Sarandon at the Costello Tagliapietra Fall 2012 fashion show on Feb. 9, 2012.


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Mena Suvari and Amber Rose attend the Christian Siriano Fall 2010 fashion show on Feb. 12, 2010.


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Jessica Alba, Claire Danes and Julianna Margulies attend the Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2009 Runway show on Sept. 9, 2008.


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Bryan Greenberg, Jamie Chung, AnnaSophia Robb, Shenae Grimes, Ryan Lochte, Lauren Conrad and Tika Sumpter attend the Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2013 fashion show on Sept. 7, 2012.


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Natalie Portman and Mandy Moore attend the Marc Jacobs show on Sept. 13, 2004.


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Kelly Osbourne and Melissa Joan Hart attend the Alice + Olivia Fall 2010 presentation on Feb. 13, 2010.


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Kate Mara and Elizabeth Banks attend the Peter Som Spring 2009 fashion show on Sept. 8, 2008.


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Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci and Nicole Richie at "DKNY Celebrates 20 Years" on Sept. 7, 2008.


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Julianne Moore, Kerry Washington, Isabel Lucas and Katie Holmes attend the Calvin Klein Spring 2011 fashion show on Sept. 16, 2010.


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Lara Stone, Ashley Greene, Chloe Moretz, Naomi Watts and Uma Thurman attend the Calvin Klein Collection Spring 2012 fashion show on Sept. 15, 2011.


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Rose McGowan, Molly Sims and Amy Smart attend Diane Von Furstenberg's Fall 2008 show on Feb. 3, 2008.


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Rachel Zoe, Lake Bell, Joanna Garcia, Jimmy Fallon and Rose Byrne attend the Rag & Bone Fall 2009 fashion show on Feb. 13, 2009.


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Camila Alves and Shay Mitchell attend the Lela Rose Fall 2012 fashion show on Feb. 12, 2012.


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Kellie Pickler, Alison Brie, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brittany Snow attend the Lela Rose Fall 2009 fashion show on Feb. 15, 2009.


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Ashlee Simpson and Jaime King attend the Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 fashion show on Feb. 8, 2013.


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  • Charlie Sheen & Lindsay Lohan


    After the pair reportedly became close on the set of "Scary Movie 5," <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/11/25/charlie-sheen-lindsay-lohan-taxes/">Sheen gave Lindsay Lohan</a> a $100,000 check to cover her tax dept.




  • Lady Gaga & Lindsay Lohan


    Back in July, Gaga and LiLo had a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/12/lindsay-lohan-lady-gaga-lana-del-rey-slumber-party_n_1669511.html">slumber party</a> at the Chateau Marmont, and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/lady-gaga-lindsay-lohan-liz-and-dick-beautiful-twitter_n_2197240.html">Gaga offered praise</a> via Twitter for Lohan's much-criticized performance in "Liz & Dick."




  • Russell Brand & Helen Mirren


    Talk about a ladies' man! The British comedian and the dame worked on "Arthur" together and became fast friends -- and then some. <a href="http://metro.co.uk/2011/04/20/russell-brand-risks-wrath-of-katy-perry-after-erotic-helen-mirren-kiss-652251/">Russell called Mirren "sexy and enchanting"</a> and was caught in a faux-kiss with her while he was still married to Katy Perry.




  • 50 Cent & Bette Midler


    The pair professed their mutual admiration for each other at an event for Midler's New York Restoration Project in 2009. "He is such a gorgeous star - holy cow!" Midler <a href="http://articles.nydailynews.com/2009-05-21/gossip/17924046_1_holy-cow-new-york-restoration-project-bette-midler">told the New York Daily News</a>. "He's like the Godfather of Jamaica, Queens."




  • Tyra Banks & Clay Aiken


    Sparks are flying between the two reality stars, though they played different roles in their respective shows (Tyra hosts and judges "America's Next Top Model," Aiken competed in "American Idol.") The singer, who played guest star on ANTM and taught the pretty ladies to act, told People of his relationship with the former supermodel turned mogul: "<a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20270908,00.html">For some reason we just clicked when we first met</a>, and we try to stay in touch and see each other whenever we're in town."




  • Snooki & Newt Gingrich


    The odd pair got along famously <a href="http://jezebel.com/5927305/snooki--newt-gingrich-become-bffs-as-apocalypse-draws-nigh">during an interview</a> with Jay Leno. Gingrich congratulated the "Jersey Shore" star on her best-selling literary achievements, and she replied, "Thanks. I'm trying to be like you."




  • Demi Lovato & Kim Kardashian


    Despite the age gap (Demi is 20, Kim K is 32), Lovato credits the reality star with supporting her through her tough time in rehab. And the "X Factor" judge seems to be returning the favor, judging by the note Kim wrote her that reads: "<a href="http://hollywoodlife.com/2012/01/04/kim-kardashian-message-to-demi-lovato-true-friend-seventeen/">Demi, thank you for always being a true friend</a>, for always following your heart and for being an inspiration to me and countless other girls around the world." (via HollywoodLife)




  • Elton John & Eminem


    The unlikely pair struck a friendship when they <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1629030/eminem-talks-about-his-friendship-with-elton-john.jhtml">performed at the Grammys together in 2001</a>. But the connection wasn't left on stage -- Sir Elton also helped Em during tough times when the latter was battling addiction. "<a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1628984/elton-john-hes-still-helping-eminem-battle-drug-use.jhtml">I've been helping Eminem</a> over the last 18 months and he's doing brilliantly," John told MTV in 2010.




  • Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill


    The two actors shared a bromance while shooting "21 Jump Street" in 2012. "I've never met anyone like Jonah that can go in and literally win an entire room and get away with just about anything," <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20578512,00.html">Tatum told People.</a>




  • Andy Cohen & John Mayer


    The Bravo host and singer-songwriter <a href="http://www.justjared.com/2012/09/17/john-mayer-soho-outing-with-andy-cohen/">were spotted</a> enjoying the fall weather -- and each other's company -- in September.




  • Kim Kardashian & Britney Spears


    After the pair were seen hanging out at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy bash in 2012, <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/britney-spears-and-kim-kardashian-talk-girlie-things-at-grammys-bash-2012132">a source told Us Weekly</a>, "Kim and Britney met a few times before. Kim has been to her concert a few times. Britney and Kim love each other."




  • David Beckham & Snoop Lion


    "When I make my records, he’s one of the first people I send the record to before it’s done," Snoop <a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/music/864277-snoop-dogg-david-beckham-is-always-the-first-to-hear-my-music">has said</a> of the soccer star.




  • Kelly Osbourne & Miley Cyrus


    This pair of starlets found common ground while shooting for the film "So Undercover." Beyond their mutual love for fashion, Osbourne said of Cyrus: "It's nice to hang around an unaffected girl you can have fun with and understand what I go through and I understand what she goes through." (<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2230992/Miley-Cyrus-best-pal-Kelly-Osbourne-look-like-sisters-wear-matching-lipstick-hairstyles-goof-camera.html">via Daily Mail</a>)




  • Russell Brand & the Beckhams


    In October, the comedian, 37, cheered on David Beckham at an LA Galaxy match along with Victoria Beckham and the couple's children.