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Meghan Markle’s Hollywood Pals Skipped Her Birthday Amid Feud Rumors, Source Claims

Nikita Nath
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City.
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Meghan Markle turned 44 on August 4. To celebrate the special occasion, the Duchess of Sussex reportedly had a quiet dinner at one of the best hotspots in Beverly Hills, Funke. However, as reported by Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop, several of her high-profile celebrity friends did not join her at the dinner. The list included two of Meghan Markle’s close friends, Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey.

The news came in the middle of the ongoing rumors about the feud between the Duchess of Sussex and the popular television hosts, Winfrey and DeGeneres. Speculations of a crack in the friendship between Meghan Markle and Ellen DeGeneres have been swirling around the internet recently. In the meantime, the Duchess and her husband, Prince Harry, have reportedly taken offense at Winfrey’s humorous remarks regarding their royal titles.

Meghan Markle’s friends Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres skipped birthday, source claims

Meghan Markle reportedly celebrated her 44th birthday with a “low-key” dinner. However, her close celebrity friends, including Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey, allegedly missed it. Per Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop, a “source” told them that “It was a private dinner. Very low-key.” The person continued, “No speeches, no surprises.” They further added, “But the absences were noticeable.”

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As reported by the news outlet, some “insiders” claimed that Meghan Markle’s relationship with some of her celebrity friends is not the same as before. According to a Hollywood executive, “Oprah helped launch Meghan and Harry’s entire media brand.” The person then claimed, “But that connection has gone quiet.”

Apart from Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres, some other celebrities, who were missing from the birthday dinner, reportedly included Serena Williams, Beyoncé, Portia de Rossi, Priyanka Chopra, Katharine McPhee and Tyler Perry, among others. A “source” told the news outlet, “There’s no feud.” The person then explained, “But it’s clear the dynamics have shifted. Meghan is focused on her family and her work.” “And some people have moved on,” the “insider” added.

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