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Leonard Nimoy and ‘Star Trek’ Costar William Shatner's Feud Explained


William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy's 50-year friendship ended with an unresolved rift that still remains a mystery amongst fans

William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy.Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesBefore earning the roles of Mr. Spock and James T. Kirk respectively in Star Trek, the pair were born just four days apart in March 1931 with big dreams of acting in Hollywood. “I was filled with admiration for Leonard on many levels,” Shatner told The Hollywood Reporter in February 2016 when reflecting on the early days of their friendship. Kanye West vs. Wiz Khalifa, Donald Trump vs. Megyn Kelly, George Clooney vs. Russell Crowe and many more: Take a look back at some of Hollywood's ugliest feuds of all time!

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