Gwyneth Paltrow Unveils Meghan Markle Friendship Details
So it turns out Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle’s friendship is less of a Hollywood rumor and more of an actual thing, according to Goop insiders. In a recent interview on her lifestyle brand podcast (People Magazine, October 2023), Paltrow slipped in a few anecdotes about how she and the Duchess of Sussex bonded over wellness trends and shared royal exit strategies. Yes, you read that correctly—royal exit strategies. Because nothing says “quality time” like plotting a permanent vacation from the monarchy.
Gwyneth clarified that their connection began at the 2017 Invictus Games reception, where Markle was a guest and Paltrow coincidentally wore a dress that doubled as a light therapy device. They struck up a conversation about meditation apps and quinoa– that’s when the sparks flew. According to Us Weekly, Paltrow joked, “We realized we both get texts from tabloids faster than our mothers call us back.” This chat allegedly led to a year of brunch invites and occasional FaceTime check-ins. It all sounds very “girl gang” until you remember that one has a royal palace to exit and the other has a billion-dollar scent empire to maintain.
Naturally, the media attempted to fashion a feud in early 2023—because what’s celebrity without contrived drama? Multiple outlets, including Page Six, reported that simmering tensions over sustainable lifestyle advice led to a “cooling period.” Paltrow laughed off those claims, telling Vogue in a side note that Meghan’s only complaint was about Goop’s $75 lip balm being “too nourishing.” If anyone deserves to feud over beauty products, it’s these two lifestyle mavens.
The real kicker? Paltrow revealed that Markle once sent her a terrarium kit as a “post-royal exit therapy” gift. That’s right—plant therapy for a duchess who no longer has an official role to return to. Sources say the kit came with a tiny sign reading “No Coronets Allowed,” because nothing screams empowerment like a passive-aggressive desk ornament. One insider quipped (per E! Online), “It was the most royal middle finger we’ve ever seen.”
Despite all the viral headlines, both women seem to genuinely admire each other’s hustle—whether it’s Meghan’s Archewell foundation or Gwyneth’s Goop-scented candles. Their latest catch-up involved a virtual green juice challenge, proving that friendship in 2023 is best measured in points per celery stalk.
Tune in next time for more tales of duchesses dabbling in detoxes and Oscar winners dishing on their nearest and dearest. Let’s pretend we learned something today.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Us Weekly, E! Online, Page Six
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