Laura Linney and Brooke Shields were childhood friends before they got famous.

If you’re ever in the area, be sure to check out Brooke and Laura’s school to catch a glimpse of their sweet friendship on display.

When Brooke Shields shared the post of her and Laura Linney on Instagram it was clear the two met when they were young. However, fans were dying to know how they crossed paths. It turns out, the two actors have school to thank for their friendship.

The “Ozark” actor was thrilled to share the sweet story of how she and Shields met on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” She said, “We grew up together. Isn’t that wild?…we were in grade school together, and we were very close for a period of time.” The photo makes it seem like the two were BFFs, and Linney has fond memories of the captured moment. She said, “This was on a vacation we went to Howel Caverns together in upstate New York. I remember when that picture was taken, and we have a very sweet friendship.”

Now, they might not speak to one another every day, but they know that they will always be there for one another. Linney shared, “…when we run into each other occasionally, it’s always so nice cause we knew each other as little children.” The two know things about one another that many people don’t, and for that reason, they have developed a strong bond. “The Big C” actor recalled, “I remember the stuffed animals on her bed. She remembers, you know, parents who are no longer alive …we have a deep connection that way.”