As always, Meghan adhered to Beyoncé's birthday request for fans to wear fabulous silver fashion in honor of the singer's 42nd birthday on September 4th. Kelly Rowland sported a black corset-style top, complemented by a silver chain choker necklace and face jewels. Meghan opted for a metallic silver skirt paired with a high-necked black top. Kerry Washington, on the other hand, donned a shimmering silver and black top while carrying a shining silver purse.
Kerry Washington shared photos on her Instagram featuring celebrity friends like Alicia Keys and Tyler Perry, but interestingly, there were no photos with Meghan. Moreover, Kerry went a step further and cropped Meghan out of the picture she took with Kelly Rowland. This action raised questions about whether it was a subtle message indicating that they didn't want to associate with Meghan.
While Kerry did repost several posts to her Instagram stories that included Meghan in the picture, she refrained from posting it on her main Instagram feed. This contrast between stories and grid posts is significant, as grid posts are permanent and appear in followers' feeds. Some even speculated if Kerry's agent advised her to take this approach, which is rather unusual.
It's likely that Kerry Washington will face pressure from PR teams to upload a group photo to diffuse the situation, as this is a common response when Meghan is involved in such incidents. Bethenny Frankel's past claims of receiving calls not to disrespect Meghan and to offer support might also explain Kerry's actions.
This entire episode underscores the importance of the British royal family's decision to keep Meghan away from Queen Elizabeth and the world's children during the Jubilee and funeral events. Meghan's ability to insert herself into a single photo and have it spread across the internet with a PR-friendly narrative spin is notable.
While the exact date of Meghan's first meeting with Kerry or Kelly remains unknown, photos suggest that she has known the other two for nearly a decade. A picture from 2013 shows Meghan posing with Kerry Washington at a New York City party, likely celebrating Kerry's appearance on the cover of L Magazine. The event took place at Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria.
Despite the acquaintanceship between Meghan and these two stars, Kerry Washington's involvement in Meghan's 2021 birthday scheme to support women returning to work suggests some level of ongoing connection. In the scheme, Meghan invited 40 celebrities to participate, although the project's details and progress have remained largely undisclosed. Kerry Washington was among the high-profile women who signed up to take part.
