Meghan Markle’s friendship group gives new definition to the term power squad. From her old college mates to A-list pals, Markle’s friendships span the worlds of Hollywood, sport and politics. As her star-studded New York baby shower showed, the Duchess of Sussex’s faithful inner circle features Amal Clooney, Gayle King and her old tennis pro pal Serena Williams. They’re a loyal bunch too. Earlier this year a number of Markle’s friends, seemingly with the Duchess’s blessing, spoke anonymously to People magazine defending her from the onslaught of criticism since her wedding. Now, only one question remains – who among the Markle faithfuls will be her baby’s godparents? The college friend Lindsay Roth TV producer, actress and What Pretty Girls Are Made Of author Lindsay Roth has been Markle’s best friend since they met in a literature class at Northwestern University. Markle was even the maid of honor at her wedding. The actresses Priyanka Chopra Before Priyanka was Priyanka Chopra Jonas, both women were rising actresses – they even went to Hamilton together in 2016, which Markle documented on her now-deleted Instagram. Priyanka even attended the Royal wedding, although Markle didn’t make it to her equally lavish nuptials. There are recent rumors that the two are feuding but here’s to hoping… Read full this story
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