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Megan Markle recently released a heartfelt statement about her close friendship with British fashion designer Claire Waight Keller, though she made no mention of Prince Harry in the statement. In comments to the New York Times, the Duchess of Sussex expressed her admiration for Waight Keller, who has just been appointed as Givenchy's creative director. Markle noted that her wardrobe includes several pieces from the Japanese brand Uniqlo, for which Waight Keller will spearhead design of core collections starting in autumn/winter 2024.
The 43-year-old duchess described Waight Keller's creations as embodying "movement and modern grace." The two women first met in early 2018 just before Markle's wedding to Prince Harry, where Waight Keller had the honor of designing Markle's wedding dress. At the 2018 British Fashion Awards, Markle presented Waight Keller with the British Women's Designer of the Year award, where she lavished praise on the designer's principles and exceptional talent. In response, Waight Keller spoke warmly of Markle, saying "This woman is incredible. I got to know her on such a personal level. To have someone trust you with such a significant moment in their life, I can't express my gratitude enough. It was truly a beautiful experience."
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Waight Keller is considered a key member of Markle's close-knit circle of friends, which also includes influential figures like Oprah Winfrey and Priyanka Chopra. In addition, Markle shares a strong bond with Tyler Perry, who is the godfather to her and Prince Harry's three-year-old daughter Lilibet. Elsewhere, Markle's former Suits co-star Patrick J. Adams has expressed hopes that the duchess will make a guest appearance on his newly launched Suits podcast "Sidebar."
Adams, who starred alongside Markle on Suits, recently told The Hollywood Reporter that Markle had already reached out in full support of the show after its debut. This kind gesture has fueled excitement amongst the podcast's hosts and audience about the potential for her to appear as a guest. However, Adams was quick to clarify that any appearance would solely focus on Markle's role as Rachel Zane on the show, and not delve into any other aspect of her personal life or current royal status.
"Our guiding principle with Meghan is that we're only interested in celebrating her work on Suits," Adams said. "We're not here to tell anyone else's story. We're really focused on the contribution she made to the show." Given the significant changes in Markle's life since leaving acting to join the royal family in 2018, Adams and co-host Sarah Rafferty are approaching the idea of having Markle on the podcast with great sensitivity.
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In an interview with Reddit, Adams also expressed admiration for the way Markle brought Rachel Zane to life over seven seasons of Suits. "She played Rachel in such a beautiful way," he said. "That character was such a huge part of my experience on the show because Mike and Rachel's relationship was central to my journey." The on-screen chemistry between Adams' character Mike Ross and Markle's Rachel Zane was one of the show's most compelling storylines.
While Adams remains hopeful Markle will eventually join the podcast, he acknowledged that her life is now very different given her royal status. "She leads a very different life now for obvious and important reasons," Adams said on Reddit. Despite limited contact since Markle left the show, Adams expressed gratitude for her continued support. "The support she's shown for the podcast is so lovely," he said, reiterating that any appearance would respectfully avoid discussing her current royal life and focus only on her Suits role.
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The idea of Markle coming on the podcast has stirred excitement among die-hard Suits fans who have followed the show for years. Many fans have fond memories of Markle's portrayal of Rachel Zane, a strong yet ambitious paralegal who eventually becomes a lawyer. Markle's performance garnered a substantial fan base, and her transition to royal life only increased interest in her career path. Adams' remarks reflect a thoughtful balance between enthusiasm and respect. While clearly excited by the prospect of Markle joining, he remains considerate of her public figure status outside Hollywood.
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"We're hopeful that somewhere along the way she'll be able to join us for a conversation," Adams said. "It would be incredible to have her share her experiences from the show with us." As the "Sidebar" podcast aims to deeply explore the Suits series through insider stories and cast interviews, Markle's potential participation would offer a rare chance for fans to hear her speak about her time on set. Regardless of whether she appears, Adams and Rafferty continue celebrating their Suits experience for dedicated fans who have supported the show. Only time will tell if Markle herself joins the reflective conversation, but for now, her consideration and thoughtful handling of the opportunity
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