Meghan Markle has a brand new woman squad!
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, joined her gal buddies final week to have a good time her longtime pal Kerry Washington’s birthday.
The “Scandal” actress, who turned 48 on Jan. 31, invited her shut mates to an at-home celebration the place all of them took half in a collection of non secular actions.
In a TikTok shared by Jessica Alba, who was additionally on the bash, Markle was seen sitting subsequent to Washington on the dinner desk as Alba carried a plate of doughnuts lit up with candles, in lieu of a birthday cake.
The “Suits” alum was additionally seen sitting in a meditation circle earlier than the friends took half in some journaling, smoke and fireplace cleaning, crystals, and astrological readings.
The group opted for comfortable outfits for the low-key celebration, as Markle appeared to put on a white long-sleeved sweater and let her brunette locks circulation.
“Happy Born Day to my girl @kerrywashington 🥳🎂 There’s nothing like that fill your cup type of girls night 💗,” Alba, 43, wrote on Instagram. “Under the energy of the #NewMoon in Aquarius ♒️, we came together for a beautiful ceremony.”
Washington, for her half, took to Instagram over the weekend to share some snaps from her birthday celebrations as she requested followers to think about donating to the Altadena Teen Ladies’ Fireplace Rescue.
The night was led by Jill Wintersteen, an creator and the founding father of Spirit Daughter, primarily based in Venice Seashore.
Wintersteen defined the importance of the primary new moon of 2025, which she says provides “a time for fresh starts.”
“This night was just that. We connected, #manifested, released what no longer serves us … Feeling extra #grateful — to more nights like these,” Alba wrote.
Whereas it’s unclear how far again Markle’s friendship with Alba goes, the previous working royal has boasted a detailed friendship with Washington for years.
In 2021, Washington posted a throwback snap of the pair collectively in honor of Markle’s fortieth birthday.
“Happy Birthday to this beautiful 👑, Meghan Markle,” Washington wrote on Instagram on the time. “On her 40th birthday, I will be joining The Duchess of Sussex by donating 40 minutes of service to grassroots organizers and organizations on the ground fighting for change. Fighting for our democracy. Fighting for our rights and our voices to be heard as we re-enter into the workforce and a new election season.”
And in 2023, the duo have been joined by Kelly Rowland because the trio attended one among Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” live shows on the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Most just lately, Markle and Washington have been seen collectively on the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala in December.
