LOS ANGELES, CALIFRONIA: Meghan Markle has gained new royal rank as a result of her marriage to Prince Harry. She has surrounded herself with some of Hollywood's top power players in the wake of her resignation as a senior royal in order to position herself for success in both her philanthropic endeavors and her ongoing career in the entertainment business.
According to networking and branding expert Kathy Fielder, "Since Meghan Markle's move to California, we've seen an uptick in her high-power celebrity friend base. Like any person that moves to a new area, you tend to make friends with people in close proximity to you, such as neighbors or through mutual friends. "With Meghan Markle's status, although no longer a part of the royal family, she is sure to attract people of equal status within her community," as per reports.
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She further added, "Although they don't know the ins and outs of being a former royal family member, they do understand the scrutiny of a high-status position in their respective industries." The Duchess of Sussex and her royal husband were recently seen leaving their opulent Montecito, California home to go out for sushi. For their date night, they allegedly got together with two other well-known couples: Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Brad Fulchuk, and Cameron Diaz and her husband Benji Madden. PR expert and Achilles founder Doug Eldridge said "For all that seems upside down about 2023, an old axiom still rings true: Your network is your net worth. "In other words, the company you keep – and especially your inner circle – can either lift you up or drag you down," as reported by Fox News.
The PR expert added, "When it comes to Markle, it's hard to determine who's really in her circle or on her side. She's fallen out with her own family and has seemingly become persona non grata with the royal family. Instead of paparazzi chases … star-spotting and generally spreading herself too thin, Markle might be better served by narrowing her focus and doubling down on only two groups: her husband and home life, and her business management team at WME." As Meghan Markle builds her reputation in Southern California, here is a glimpse at her new inner circle.
Oprah Winfrey
Since Markle and Harry relocated to the US after resigning from their royal jobs in 2020, Oprah Winfrey and the royal couple are said to be good friends. In Montecito, Winfrey resides close to Prince Harry and Markle, as per reports. Harry and Markle gave Winfrey a candid interview after moving to discuss the reasons for their decision to leave their prominent positions in the royal family. While a working member of the royal family, Markle said to Winfrey during the interview that she had thought about killing herself.In 2018, Winfrey attended Markle and Prince Harry's wedding before resigning from her royal duties.
Beyonce
At the 'The Lion King' premiere in London in July 2019, Beyonce and Markle first became friends.They were accompanied by the 'Suits' actress and the A-list musician's respective spouses, Jay-Z and Prince Harry. At the time, Markle had just given birth to her first child, and Jay-Z gave advise to the new parents, telling them to "always find some time for yourself," according to Entertainment Tonight. Beyoncé expressed her support for the Duchess of Sussex after Markle and Harry's interview with Oprah aired.. The performer sent a message on her website thanking Meghan for her bravery and leadership, as reported by Fox News.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Before their rumored sushi meeting on May 12, Gwyneth Paltrow and Markle didn't appear to be connected in any way. A source told "Entertainment Tonight, "Meghan, Prince Harry, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Falchuk, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden all enjoyed dinner at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito." However, the females do share a passion for lifestyle websites. The Goop enterprise is controlled by Paltrow, while Markle formerly operated the site, The Tig.