Big stars all too often have big egos.

After all, the two Oscar-winning actresses didn’t like each other at first.

“And then we both decided we liked each other better than the guy!”

Allison Janney and Octavia Spencer

Once they got past their rocky beginning, the pair became fast friends.

“Our friendship has lastedsomuch longer.”

Plus Spencer appeared on several episodes of Janney’s comedy series “Mom” (perIMDb).

Allison Janney smiling

If she went to the bathroom, I’d go with her.

Because wherever she is, she makes me laugh."

There are countless other traits that Janney admires about her pal.

Octavia Spencer smiling

She just knows how to tell a story.

“I’ve been in love with Octavia forever,” Janney toldGlamour.

And she never, ever, ever changed who she was."

Allison Janney and Octavia Spencer

But when Janney and Spencer hang out, it’s usually far more down to earth.

They often play the game Phase 10.

The pair also text and talk on the phone whenever they can.

Octavia Spencer and Allison Janney

“The phone calls are always, always fun.”

“It was one of my favorite New Year’s Eves ever,” Janney said.

Spencer agreed, adding, “It was so easy and fun.

That’s how we vibe.

There is no pretense.”

And seeing each other achieve success brings joy to both of them.

She said, “I almost started to cry.