In pop culture, many talented individuals have come together to create unforgettable magic for their audiences. Famous trios have been witnessed in almost all entertainment sectors, including movies, music and sports. In addition to their unique talents, the stories of how these group members met are incredible.
Popular culture has been home to several iconic groups of three. These famous 3 person groups have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, i.e. music, sports, books, movies and more.
Best trios of all time
According to Best Stoppers, these are the 20 most famous trios of all time, from actors, bands, and athletes to cartoons,
1. Three’s Company (Jack, Janet and Chrissy)
Three’s Company is an American ABC sitcom TV series that aired for eight seasons (1977-1984). The story revolves around three single roommates, Jack, Janet and Chrissy. The sitcom TV series chronicles the escapades of the trio's constant misunderstandings, financial struggles and social lives.
2. Two and a Half Men ( Charlie, Alan and Jake)
Two and a Half Men is an American CBS TV sitcom that aired for 12 seasons (2003-2015). The series is about Charlie Harper, a bachelor who writes and sings commercial jingles for a living while leading a hedonistic lifestyle.
Other lead characters are Alan Harper, his uptight and broke brother and Alan's mischievous and dumb son, Jake. Alan's marriage falls apart, so he and Jake relocate to Charlie's beachfront house.
3. Harry Potter (Harry, Ron and Hermione)
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels by award-winning British author J.K. Rowling. The three main characters from the Harry Potter books are Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
The novels are about the lives of Harry and his friend, Ron and Hermione, who are clever and hardworking students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the novel series, Harry Potter has conflicts with Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who wants to become immortal and overthrow the Ministry of Magic.
4. Hocus Pocus (Winifred, Mary and Sarah)
Hocus Pocus is an iconic 1993 American supernatural comedy film that follows a villainous comedic trio of witches, Winifred, Mary and Sarah.
The film's success story is incredible – it was released in 1993 by Walt Disney Pictures. But it got a lot of mixed reviews from film critics and wasn't a box office success. This made Disney lose around $16.5 million on its theatrical run.
However, Disney Channel and Freeform decided to do several annual airings throughout October, making audiences rediscover Hocus Pocus.
5. DuckTales (Huey, Dewey, and Louie)
DuckTales is an American animated TV series produced by Walt Disney. It originally premiered in 1987 and has 100 episodes in more than four episodes.
The show is about Scrooge McDuck and his three grandnephews Louie, Dewey and Huey and their close friends. They're on different adventures, mainly searching for treasures or preventing villains from stealing Scrooge's fortune.
6. The Powerpuff Girls (Blossom, Bubble and Buttercup)
This superhero animated TV series was created by animator Craig McCracken and produced by Hanna-Barbera for Cartoon Network.
One of the most famous female trios in history, Blossom, Bubble and Buttercup play the star roles in the animation. The three kindergarten-aged girls live in a fictional city, Townsville, with their dad, Professor Utonium.
The city mayor frequently calls upon Blossom, Bubble and Buttercup to help fight enemies and other criminals using their superpowers.
7. Three Amigos (Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short)
Three Amigos, an American comedy film, stars one of the famous threesomes, including talented comedians Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short.
In the movie, the three are silent American stars mistaken for real heroes by people in small, poor Mexican villages. So, the actors must find a way to live up to their superhero reputation and stop a dangerous group of bandits.
8. The Three Tenors (Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, José Carreras)
The Three Tenors were a famous singing trio in the 1990s and early 2000s. They were termed a supergroup consisting of Spaniards Jose Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Italian Luciano Pavarotti.
The trio collaboration began at the 1990 FIFA World Cup Final concert, which captivated millions of global audiences. The recording of this debut concert became their best-selling classical album of all time. It inspired them to do additional live albums and performances.
They also performed in three other FIFA World Cup Finals in 1994 (Los Angeles), 1998 (Paris) and 2002 (Yokohama). Their last performance was on 28th September 2003 at an arena in Columbus, Ohio.
9. The Three Stooges (Moe, Larry, Curly)
The Three Stooges were an American comedy team and vaudeville active from 1922 to 1970.
They were famous for their humour, including deliberate clumsiness, embarrassing moments and other comedic antics meant to be comical. Although the team members changed over time, the characters Moe, Larry and Curly featured from the 1940s to 1950s until their popularity faded.
10. Star Wars (Luke, Leia and Han)
Star Wars is an American multimedia franchise created by George Lucas. Since hitting the theatre in 1977, the franchise has expanded beyond its fans' expectations.
But to date, Star Wars fans agree that the original trilogy is the best, thanks to the incredible relationship between Luke, Leia and Han. The characters didn’t develop independently throughout the original trilogy; they complemented each other’s development.
11. Star Trek (Kirk, Spock, McCoy)
Star Trek is a famous American science fiction media franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. It first hit the screens as a television series in the 1960s.
Kirk, Spock and McCoy is the threesome relationship in the original Star Trek series. McCoy is the instinctive id, Spock is the logical superhero, and Kirk mediates and falls between his friends as the balanced ego.
12. The First Wives Club (Bette, Goldie and Diane)
The 1996 American film stars Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton. In the film, three reunited college friends join forces to plan revenge against their husbands, who left them for younger ladies.
13. Rush band (Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart)
Rush was a famous Canadian rock band that comprised Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. Originally the band was formed in 1968 in Toronto with Lifeson, John Rutsey and Jeff Jones, who Lee replaced.
After Lee's arrival, the band members continued changing until they arrived at the classic power trio with the addition of Neil Peart in 1974. The line-up remained intact for the entire band's career, and it achieved great commercial success in the 70s with Hemisphere (1978), A Farewell to Kings (1977), 2112 (1976) and more.
14. Nirvana band (Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl)
Nirvana, an American rock band, was formed in 1987 and by 1990, they had the nearly perfect trio of Kurt, Krist and Dave. The band's success popularized alternative rock and was often referred to as the figurehead band of Generation X. To date, their music is still popular and continues to influence modern rock culture.
In addition, the band is considered one of the best-selling of all time, having sold over 75 million records globally. Nirvana received several awards during their three years as a mainstream act, including Grammy Award, Brit Award, American Music Award, two NME Awards and seven MTV Video Music Awards.
15. New World Order (Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall)
The New World Order was a famous American professional wrestling group that originally consisted of Scott Hall, Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash. It originated in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where they wanted to take over WCW in the street gang manner.
The group later reappeared in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and became one of the best storylines in the mid to late 90s. It helped turn American pro wrestling into a more adult-oriented and mature product.
16. Charlie’s Angels (Kristen, Naomi and Ella)
Charlie's Angel is a 2019 American action comedy film featuring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska. They are the new generation of beautiful Angels working for a mysterious private detective agency, Townsend Agency.
The film is in its third instalment and has brought in different actresses in its remakes. Still, the angels, Kristen, Naomi and Ella, remain the best trio ever gracing this film.
17. The Bee Gees (Barry, Robin and Maurice)
The Bee Gees was a famous musical group formed by talented brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice. The trio was wildly successful in popular music in the 60s and 70s and later became popular in disco music in the mid to late 70s.
They are regarded as one of pop music's most influential and vital acts. Some of their major hit songs include Spicks and Specks, Words, and I've Gotta Get a Message to You.
18. Jonas Brothers (Kevin, Joe and Nick)
The Jonas Brothers are a famous American pop-rock band formed in 2005. Jonas Brothers are among the famous male trios in pop culture. They rose to fame because of their regular appearances on the Disney Channel television network.
In 2005, the Jonas Brothers wrote their first record with a successful release and sale. They went on to star in Disney's movie Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. They also starred in their Disney Channel series, Jonas, which was rebranded to Jonas L.A.
19. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Matthew, Mia and Alan)
The 1986 American teen comedy film stars Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck. Ferris Bueller is a popular high school student who fakes his sickness to stay home and enjoy a fun-filled day with his girlfriend and best friend. Meanwhile, his dean tries to spy on him.
20. Ed, Edd, And Eddy
Like any boys trying to survive their adolescence, the trio Ed, Edd and Eddy are utterly clueless about girls and everything else.
Eddy isn't the brains of the cartoon trio, but he's undoubtedly the idea guy; he schemes, plans and drags his buddies along. In the animation, Ed, Edd and Eddy go on a summertime adventure involving treehouses, part-time jobs and girls.
Final word on most famous trios of all time in pop culture
The famous trios in pop culture have left a significant mark on music, movies, and more. These groups of three have shown that when people work together, amazing things can happen. Whether in music, movies, books, or other forms of entertainment, these trios have given their audiences unforgettable moments.
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