7 Of Meghan Markle’s Most Supportive Celebrity Friends (2 of 4)

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey’s connection to Meghan is probably the most famous and influential one here, mostly because of that 2021 interview. That little tete-a-tete with Meghan and Harry drew huge attention to the whole runaway royals situation, getting over 17 million views in the U.S. alone. Oprah had already attended the Sussexes’ 2018 wedding, but the interview turned her into a major figure in the public Meghan-and-Harry story. It’s hard to prove whether Oprah and Meghan are close, but she did give Meghan a massive platform at a crucial moment and remains one of the most recognizable high-profile women associated with her.

Chrissy Teigen

In 2021, Meghan reached out to Teigen after the loss of her son Jack. Chrissy had only good things to say about the duchess and described her as “wonderful” and “kind.” Their friendship makes sense, as both of them have lived under intense online scrutiny, shared personal struggles publicly, and knew what it felt like when the internet decided to play God.