The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has once again demonstrated that she is not losing her celebrity friends, countering persistent rumors that Hollywood has gone cold on her. A recent Instagram post featuring her daughter Lilibet wearing a Beyoncé-themed T-shirt and the premiere of her Netflix lifestyle show With Love, Meghan underscore her continued connections with A-list figures.
Lilibet's Birthday Post and Beyoncé Connection
Meghan shared a carousel of photos on Instagram celebrating Lilibet's fifth birthday and the start of summer. One image showed the young princess wearing a $48 white T-shirt that read "B is for Beyoncé" with a hand-drawn portrait of the singer. This sweet fashion tribute highlights a long history of mutual support between the Duchess and Beyoncé. The singer previously dedicated a message of support to Meghan on her website following her 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, and Prince Harry and Meghan were spotted attending Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles.
As Ever Launch and Celebrity Support
Despite the end of a partnership between Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever and Netflix earlier this year, the Duchess has continued to leverage her celebrity network. As Ever was launched last year with financial backing from Netflix, separate from their TV content deal. Following a watered-down relationship with Netflix, the Sussexes now have a "first look deal" giving the streaming platform priority on any new proposed shows. To promote As Ever, Meghan sent limited edition gift baskets of her products to inner circle members including Mindy Kaling, Chrissy Teigen, and Tracee Ellis-Ross, who proudly showcased the gifts to their followers.
Netflix Show Features Celebrity Pals
Meghan's Netflix lifestyle and cooking show, With Love, Meghan, integrated her celebrity friends, further dismissing the notion that Hollywood has abandoned her. Appearances included tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer. This integration of influential figures into her content demonstrates a strategic use of her network to maintain relevance and support.
Consistent Social Climbing
Since leaving the royal family and moving to Montecito, California, Meghan has consistently used business ventures, connections, and public appearances to disprove claims of losing her footing. She has been seen spending time with tennis legend Serena Williams and attending Kris Jenner's 70th birthday bash, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood's elite. According to senior showbiz reporter Michelle Marshall, "While critics focus on who isn't at her events, Meghan quietly moves through the noise and continues to lean heavily on influential figures including powerful women and industry leaders, who seem more than willing to put their support behind the duchess."
