MEGHAN’S CLOSE CIRCLE WHO’S IN & WHO’S OUT!
MELISSA
Melissa Mccarthy 50, joined Meghan on Zoom to film an initiative for the duchess’ 40th birthday, and insiders say they became pals after being introduced by their respective agents. “I just find them very inspiring. They’re carving out their own lives,” Melissa says of Meghan and husband Harry.
REESE
A-list actress and producer Reese Witherspoon, 45, reportedly declined an invitation to Harry and Meghan’s wedding – and is even rumoured to have told Meghan thanks, but no thanks, when she pitched ideas to Reese’s production company.
ADELE
It was a rocky start between the women thanks to rumours Harry would sneak off to Adele’s place for a few pints when they were neighbours in Beverly Hills, but we’re told Meghan has welcomed the 33-year-old singer into her inner circle.
MICHELLE
When Meghan moved her family to LA, she had grand designs of buddying up with the Obamas. But it hasn’t gone quite to plan – the Sussexes weren’t invited to Barack’s 60th birthday bash, and his wife, 57, stood up for the Queen against the duo’s attacks on the monarch.
BEYONCE
After meeting at the London premiere of The Lion King in 2019, Meghan’s forged a friendship with Queen Bey, 39 – who shared a birthday message on her website for Meghan’s 40th. Beyonce also praised Meghan for her “courage and leadership” after her big Oprah interview.
JESSICA
Canadian fashion stylist Jessica Mulroney was once Meghan’s right-hand woman. But ever since she was caught up in a racism scandal last year, her direct line to the Sussexes has run cold. Jess, 41, remained silent on Meghan’s birthday this year.
EUGENIE
Prince Andrew’s daughter denied suspicions that she’d fallen out with her cousin-in-law, describing her as “Dear Meghan” in a social media post last week. Sources say Eugenie, 31, and the Sussexes buried the hatchet over Meghan’s knack to overshadow her after Harry offered a heartfelt apology recently.
KATY & ORLANDO
When they moved to Montecito, the couple got to know their new A-list neighbours. But sources say the blossoming friendship was cut short after Orlando, 44, voiced a character based on Prince Harry in HBO Max’s new – and unflattering – satire The Prince.