Initially, Meghan was invited to the celebration. However, sources claimed that she requested a larger presence of paparazzi and media at the event, and she also wanted to bring her photographer friend, Me Son Harriman. Apparently, Serena did not agree to these requests, leading to Meghan's exclusion from the party.
During Meghan's baby shower in 2019, the Duchess appeared glamorous, smiling, and waving to the cameras. It's worth noting that these were not paparazzi mobbing her but professionals invited to capture the event, which included celebrity guests like Serena Williams, her "Suits" co-star Abigail Spencer, and her best friend Jessica Mulroney. It's possible that Meghan's request for a press pit was her way of controlling the media's coverage of her.
As for Serena's baby shower, she hosted it at an event space complete with a Marquee, a tennis court, and a water park for the kids. The celebration included a drone reveal, showcasing that Serena and her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis, were expecting a baby girl.
Regarding the nature of Serena and Meghan's friendship, reports have been conflicting. Vanity Fair writer Sam Kashner claimed that Serena referred to Meghan as an acquaintance, but there have also been previous accounts of a close friendship. Serena recently dodged questions about Meghan's move to LA during an appearance on Naomi Campbell's YouTube show, downplaying any knowledge of the situation.
The details surrounding the situation may remain unclear, but the incident has certainly caught the attention of both the media and the public.
