The Duchess of Sussex has a close circle of friends that includes actress Abigail Spencer, who has given a rare insight into their decades-long friendship. The pair first met in 2007 at an audition and bonded while working together on the legal drama Suits.
Spencer has been present at many of Markle's key milestones, including her wedding to Prince Harry, hosting a baby shower before Prince Archie's birth, and appearing as a guest on Markle's new Netflix series With Love, Meghan. The two share the same birthday and have called themselves 'birthday soul sisters'.
Speaking to HELLO! magazine, Spencer said: 'We have a very private friendship so choosing to let people in on part of that is… it's very private but I'm glad that we got to share a little bit of it.' She described Markle as 'the hostess with the most' and said she was there to support her and be a 'safe space'.
The episode was filmed in an $8 million mansion near Markle's home in Montecito, belonging to high society couple Tom and Sherrie Cipolla. Markle previously explained she wanted to protect the 'safe haven' of her own home from a crew of 80-plus people.
Spencer added that the day of filming was 'beautifully fun' and that she is 'so proud of Meghan' for bringing the vision together, noting that Markle has been doing this kind of hosting for many years.
