In unlikely-friendship news, Oscar-winning actorMatthew McConaugheyand singerShawn Mendesrevealed that they’re great pals.

And, according toE!

Online, it all started with a DM.

Shawn Mendes

I asked for his phone number and then was like, ‘I gotta call.’

I was in desperate need of advice and that’s how the friendship started."

He explained that they “hit it off pretty quickly,” asInsidernotes.

McConaughey

I don’t know how long you’ve been a fan of mine."

We can’t say that McConaughey’s children are the only fans of this new friendship!