Mae Whitman and Jane Levy have enjoyed a friendship that spans almost a decade.
And on Friday, the The Good Girls actress, 32, was her friend’s number one cheerleader as she celebrated the cover of Levy’s confidential Los Angeles magazine at a chic spring lunch.
The NBC darlings – who forged an instant friendship after being introduced by a mutual friend – dazzled in bright colors as they toasted the star’s latest achievement from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.
Cheerleader: Mae Whitman, 32, turned out to be her girlfriend Jane Levy, 31’s ultimate best friend, as she celebrates her LA Confidential magazine cover at a spring lunch in Beverly Hills
Honored: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist star was honored with a magazine cover, which became a leading name due to her show which even landed her a Golden Globe nomination
Mae looked chic in a cap sleeve mint dress embellished with zebra stripes. She paired the eye-catching dress with a simple pair of black mules, adding a pop of color with a bold red lip.
Her two toned braids came down in soft waves as she posed triumphantly beside Jane’s blanket.
And the red-haired beauty shone both on and off the cover when she debuted in the upcoming issue at the Women of Influence party in Beverly Hills.
Jane shone in a magenta ensemble, pairing a blouse with stylish matching pants. The wide leg pants showed off her slender figure and she also played her look with a red lip.
Friendship: NBC darlings have a friendship that spans nearly a decade after being introduced by a mutual friend and immediately hit it off
Family affair: Levy’s mother Mary was also present at lunch, as they were seen toasting with a refreshment while eating al fresco
She left her flaming locks curled and accessorized with a pair of droplet earrings, continuing to savor the day with plenty of stunning photos.
The Golden Globe nominee celebrated with her mother Mary Tilbury and a few other close friends and relatives at a party with stunning flower arrangements.
Choreographer Mandy Moore, So You Think You Can Dance, also joined Levy for the day.
The lifestyle magazine made a point of celebrating not only Levy, but all the strong women who are now part of the Hollywood landscape.
Spring Flowers: In honor of spring in full bloom, the ladies came out in a cheerful color palette to make up for the stunning flower arrangements
Magenta moments: Jane made sure all eyes were on her as she marveled in a magenta ensemble with a red lip for an extra pop of color
Celebrating women’s empowerment, Levy’s boyfriend Thomas McDonell was not present at the outing, but he was the catalyst for the friendship between her and Mae.
In a joint interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the ladies opened up about their origin story, with Mae sharing that they hit it off immediately after hooking up at a “ weird cool bar ” in Los Angeles.
“ I got around the corner and Jane was sitting in this giant booth with a big shrimp cocktail right in front of her face. It was just those big clear blue eyes that searched my soul the second we met, and I was so shaken and scared but also excited, ” the Parenthood actress said.
Levy also continued to sing her friend’s praises. ‘I was just so struck by how cool [she was] – and I hate to use the term down to earth, which is an unfortunate phrase we use about people, but she really is a really real person. But beyond being a real person, she is the most charming and generous person there is.
Gushing: Jane knocked home with the ultimate compliment as she gushed over her friend: ‘Everyone’s dream best friend is you … and everyone is jealous of me because I am your best friend ”
Their night later continued with Estate star Nicholas Braun and the trio released their best renditions of Mariah Carey on karaoke, further strengthening their friendship.
Speaking to the post, the ladies started to fight, sharing that although they are in the same industry, all is love and both have even recommended the other for roles.
“We’re known for both auditioning and saying, ‘We’re not right about this, but my friend actually is the person for it.’ We both did this,” Mae said.
And Jane knocked home with the ultimate compliment as she gushed over her friend. “ Everyone’s dream best friend is you … and everyone is jealous of me because I’m your best friend, which makes me feel good, ” she said. , as they shared a laugh.
Instant Friends: In a 2020 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mae said they first met at a “ weird cool bar ” in Los Angeles after hearing so much about her for months , and they immediately hit it off.
