Meghan Markle has personally assured her former Suits co-star Patrick J Adams that a jar of her homemade jam is officially "en route" to him. This delightful gesture comes directly in response to Patrick's humorous complaint during a recent podcast interview, where he quipped that his relatively modest social media follower count might have excluded him from the Duchess of Sussex's exclusive gifting list.
The Podcast Revelation That Sparked the Jam Promise
During a candid appearance on the popular Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, hosted by Amanda Hirsch, Patrick J Adams openly admitted "I did not get a jam" after Amanda revealed she had been gifted flower sprinkles and a specialty spread from Meghan's brand, As Ever. The actor, who memorably portrayed Meghan's love interest Mike Ross throughout the legal drama's successful run, responded with playful sarcasm when questioned about receiving any handwritten notes from the Duchess.
"Yeah, I'm sure I got a handwritten note," Patrick remarked, before lavishing praise on Meghan's "impeccable" and "astonishing" penmanship, which he described as resembling "a work of art." The conversation took a humorous turn when Patrick directly asked Amanda, "Did you get a jam?" Upon learning she had indeed received a care package containing As Ever's fifteen-dollar flower sprinkles and twelve-dollar spread, Patrick jokingly lamented, "I don't have enough followers, I don't think."
Meghan's Immediate and Personal Response
After a clip from this podcast segment discussing the Duchess was subsequently posted on Instagram, Meghan Markle herself entered the comments section to directly address Patrick and his wife, actress Troian Bellisario. In her characteristically warm manner, Meghan wrote that "jams [sic] en route for you," while also sending heartfelt love and "hugs" to the couple's three young daughters—seven-year-old Aurora, four-year-old Elliot, and newborn Imogen—as well as Patrick's mother.
Elsewhere in the podcast conversation, Amanda Hirsch shared additional insights into her correspondence with Meghan, revealing that the mother of two had sent her a handwritten note following the initial trailer release for the podcast episode. "I was worried that this trailer would have people at her throat again," Amanda explained, "and she wrote me a note saying, basically saying, 'Thank you for being afraid for me, but don't be, it'll be fine.'"
Reflections on Their Suits Friendship and Communication
Patrick J Adams reflected thoughtfully on Meghan's challenging experiences in the public eye, stating simply, "What she's gone through is insane." He also fondly recalled their working relationship during the Suits filming years, admitting with amusement that "eye rolls were a constant with Meghan" whenever he engaged in his characteristic humor.
This comment emerged after Amanda questioned Patrick about his Instagram biography, which humorously reads: "The other guy from that show that you're watching on that app because that girl married that prince." Patrick chuckled and acknowledged, "I've got to change that," adding that such self-deprecating quips would typically prompt an eye-roll reaction from Meghan during their time working together.
The Current State of Their Friendship
Despite this recent jam-related interaction, Patrick has previously confirmed that he maintains no regular communication with his former co-star following the legal drama's remarkable streaming resurgence. During a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter alongside fellow Suits actor Gabriel Macht, both were asked directly about recent contact with Meghan Markle.
Gabriel Macht, who portrayed the charismatic Harvey Specter, responded, "I have not communicated with her other than seeing her big support for the resurgence, and that has been really nice." Patrick Adams, whose character Michael Ross was romantically involved with Meghan's Rachel Zane throughout the series, added more definitively, "Zero. No, no communication," before humorously pretending to receive an urgent phone call from the Duchess.
The Golden Globes Reunion and Missing Number
At the Golden Globes ceremony in January of that same year, Patrick Adams and Gabriel Macht presented the award for best television drama before being joined onstage by their former co-stars Gina Torres and Sarah Rafferty. When questioned by Variety on the red carpet about whether anyone had contacted Meghan to invite her to the event, Gina Torres—who played the formidable lawyer Jessica Pearson—revealed the practical reality: "We don't have her number. We just don't so. She'll see. She'll watch. She'll be happy that we're here."
Gina Torres, who attended Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding in 2018, elaborated that the cast members had been actively texting each other about the Globes appearance, describing their group text thread as "insane right now." An insider later told Page Six that the Duchess of Sussex had indeed received an invitation to the prestigious event but was "unfortunately" unable to attend due to a "previous commitment."
The Enduring Legacy of Suits
Suits originally aired on the USA Network for nine compelling seasons from 2011 through 2019, following the journey of genius college dropout Mike Ross as he joined a high-profile Manhattan law firm. The ensemble cast featured Harvey Specter, Jessica Pearson, Louis Litt (played by Rick Hoffman), and Donna Paulsen (portrayed by Sarah Rafferty). Meghan Markle's character, Rachel Zane, evolved from a determined paralegal into a formidable attorney who eventually married Mike Ross.
While walking the Golden Globes red carpet, Gabriel Macht reflected on the show's extraordinary revived popularity, telling Entertainment Weekly, "It's an amazing thing. We had some great success when the show was on... and then at a certain point, Netflix came in. It's just gotten incredible eyes and we're very grateful for it." This streaming renaissance has introduced Suits to entirely new generations of viewers while rekindling fond memories for longtime fans of the legal drama.
