Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort: A Friendship Beyond the Screen
Shailene Woodley recently opened up about her close friendship with former co-star Ansel Elgort. In an interview with Variety, Woodley described Elgort as one of her best friends, almost like family. The two actors first met on the set of the Divergent films and quickly formed a strong bond.
Woodley and Elgort's friendship blossomed while working on the first Divergent movie, where they played siblings. Their connection deepened when they starred as love interests in The Fault in Our Stars. Woodley admitted that she initially doubted Elgort's casting in the latter film due to their on-screen sibling relationship in Divergent.
The genuine love and support between Woodley and Elgort off-screen translated into their characters' chemistry on screen in The Fault in Our Stars. Woodley emphasized the importance of exploring love without intimacy in the film, highlighting the unconditional love shared between Hazel and Gus.
Despite their strong bond, Woodley confessed that filming intimate scenes with Elgort was awkward, given their close friendship. The actress recalled moments of laughter and discomfort during those scenes, acknowledging the unique dynamic between them.
Woodley and Elgort's friendship has endured beyond their on-screen collaborations, with the pair remaining close even after their last project together in 2016. Their shared trip to Italy in 2022 further solidified their enduring bond.