Jennifer Grey shared a nostalgic photo to celebrate her close friend Tracy Pollan’s 66th birthday. On Instagram, Grey posted a blurry image of the two friends posing topless at the beach. In her heartfelt message, she wrote, “Happy birthday @tracy.pollan [heart emoji] Friendship like this is [star emoji] ‘if you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting… time after time!'” The photo depicts Grey and Pollan, arms around each other, wearing only bikini bottoms, with strategically placed star emojis concealing their chests.

The post resonated with Pollan and fans alike. Pollan responded in the comments, “Hahahaha I love you!!” One admirer commented on the pair’s toned physiques, “What 1980s exercises were you ladies doing to get abs like that? Happy friendship day to you both.” Other responses included remarks like “Good GRIEF!!! Respectfully,” and “Shredded,” along with a note on their enduring friendship, “Lucky to have that kinda friendship! Happy Birthday!”

Grey and Pollan’s friendship dates back to the late 1970s when they attended the private Dalton School in Manhattan. This enduring bond has kept them close for decades, and they reportedly still enjoy regular trips together.

In past interviews, Grey has expressed her deep appreciation for her friendships. She described her close friends as her “framily” and noted, “My best friend is Tracy Pollan. My other best friend is Maggie Wheeler.” During a recent girls’ beach trip, Grey shared photos celebrating their long-standing friendship, captioned with, “Long overdue girls trip @tracy.pollan giggled like we were back in high school.”

Jennifer Grey’s movie career began with her debut in 1984, followed by a memorable performance as Jeanie Bueller in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Her career-defining role came in 1987 when she starred as Frances “Baby” Houseman in “Dirty Dancing.” Grey recently reflected on the film’s impact, stating, “Nobody ever sets out to say or do things that become iconic.” She highlighted how the movie allowed audiences to share a collective experience in theaters, contributing to its lasting cultural significance.

Lori A. Bashian is an entertainment news writer at Fox News Digital.