How Allison Janney & Octavia Spencer Went from Crushing on the Same Guy to BFFs | PEOPLE

When Octavia Spencer and Allison Janney first met, they did not like each other. In fact, they were crushing on the same guy. But soon realizing they had a similar sense of humor, the two quickly bonded and now their 20-plus years of friendship has carried them through some of life’s biggest ups and downs. “If I’ve had a horrible day, she’s just able to make everything better,” Janney says. Adds Spencer: “Our friendship has lasted so much longer than that guy. It’s true love!” Subscribe to People ►► #PEOPLE #OctaviaSpencer #AllisonJanney #TheBeautifulIssue Catch up on the latest celebrity news, top stories and more: PEOPLE goes behind-the-scenes with our cover stars for exclusive stories and in-depth interviews: PEOPLE goes in-depth with your fav