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Title: Megan Markle’s Friendship with Jessica Mulroney Remains Strained After Racism Scandal
In a recent Instagram post, stylist Jessica Mulroney hinted at the strained state of her friendship with Megan Markle, following a fallout in 2020 due to a racism scandal.
The 41-year-old shared a quote on her Instagram stories, emphasizing the changes that occur in life, including losing friends and pieces of oneself.
However, the quote also alluded to the possibility of new love and better friends entering one's life, ultimately leading to personal growth.
Megan, 40, and Jessica had been close friends since the actress's time in Toronto while filming the legal drama series “Suits.”
Jessica's three children were even part of Megan's wedding party when she married Prince Harry in May 2018.
Additionally, Jessica accompanied Megan on her first royal tour abroad, styling the Duchess of Sussex during their visits to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tonga in October 2018.
However, their friendship took a hit when Jessica faced accusations of exercising her white privilege against black beauty influencer Sasha Exeter in June 2020.
Sasha had called out other influencers in the style and beauty field for not posting about the Black Lives Matter movement.
In a subsequent video, Sasha accused Jessica of taking the call-out personally and threatening her livelihood by speaking to her sponsors about not working with her anymore.
The scandal not only led to the cancellation of Jessica's wedding redo reality show and her job as a style correspondent on Good Morning America but also resulted in the loss of her friendship with Megan.
While Sasha clarified that she was not labeling Jessica as racist, she highlighted Jessica's awareness of her wealth, perceived power, and privilege based on her skin color.
Megan, who is mixed race, was indirectly referenced by Jessica in her public apology, where she acknowledged the educational experience she gained from her friendship with Megan and promised to learn and support black voices using her privilege.
A friend of Megan's revealed that she was deeply embarrassed by the situation and felt compelled to distance herself from Jessica.
Although Megan has not publicly addressed the status of their friendship, Jessica shared a supportive message to her former bestie on Instagram just a day before Megan's revealing interview with CBS.
The post featured a photo of the two enjoying a glass of wine together during Megan's pre-royal days, with Jessica praising Megan for her resilience, kindness, empathy, and love in the face of intense pressure, politics, and media scrutiny.
Meanwhile, designer David Emanuel, famous for creating Princess Diana's wedding dress, made controversial comments about Megan Markle during an event.
He referred to her as a B-list TV actress rather than a movie star, comparing her to renowned actress Glenn Close.
However, it is important to note that Megan is the wife of Prince Harry, Princess Diana's son, and the couple currently resides in California with their two children after stepping down from their royal duties.
Recently, they returned to the UK to attend Queen Elizabeth's platinum Jubilee celebrations.
While the exact nature of Megan and Jessica's current relationship remains unclear, it is evident that the fallout from the racism scandal has had a profound impact on their friendship.
Megan, prioritizing her dignity and reputation, has chosen to distance herself from Jessica in public.
As time passes, only the two of them truly know whether their bond can be repaired or if they have moved on from their once-close friendship.