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Summer Bay besties! Inside Sam Frost and Penny McNamee’s beautiful friendship

''This woman is my saving grace day in and day out.''
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There are many things Home And Away is known for – sunshine, stunning scenery, a disproportionate ratio of drama to the town’s tiny population, but also for creating life-long friendships amongst its cast members.

Few Summer Bay bonds seem stronger than that of Sam Frost, who plays Jasmine, and Penny McNamee, who plays Tori.

While their on-screen friendship can be complex at times, their real-life relationship is unwavering.

After joining the show in 2017, Sam and Tori quickly became close, with their storylines intertwining and coming together through Jasmine’s eventual husband Robbo (Jake Ryan), who also fathered Tori’s child, Grace.

Off-screen, Sam and Penny have always had each other’s backs, continually showing their love and support for one another through the good and bad.

We’ve rounded up the actress’ best bestie moments, below.

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Sam Penny

After recent backlash from fans towards Sam over her character Jasmine trying to gain custody of baby Grace, Penny sprung to her friend’s defence.

“This is Sam. Sam is not trying to steal my baby. Sam is a great actor. And a beauuuutiful person.

Be like Sam.

“P.S Any mean comments aimed at Sam, and you’ll have ME to deal with!”

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Sam Penny Sarah

True friendship is uploading a photo because your friend looks great.

Trying to choose between 10 almost identical photos

“Penny: MY PONY TAIL LOOKS AMAZING, POST THAT ONE! 😂

“To be fair, it is a great pony tail • Love these ladies so much,” Sam captioned this post.

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Social distance Summer Bay

Social distancing restrictions won’t stop these gal pals from hanging out on the set of Summer Bay.

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Sam Penny Logies

Sam thanked her co-star for guiding her through her first year on set in a heartfelt tribute.

“This woman is my saving grace day in and day out… her encouragement, support & kindness is one of a kind 🌟 I’m lucky enough to be learning from the best,” Sam wrote.

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Sam Penny Jake

Sam, Jake and Penny dazzled at the TV WEEK Logie Awards in 2018.

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Sam Penny BTS

When they’re not filming, Sam and Penny are spending time together behind the scenes.

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Sam Penny Lynne

It’s all fun and games between filming scenes with Summer Bay legend, Lynne McGranger.

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