The Duchess of Sussex is said to have a supportive friendship group. (Image: Getty)
When you’re about to take a leap of faith and start a new business venture, you might find yourself needing your nearest and dearest for support.
And Meghan Markle has reportedly found one of her former Suits stars has been more than happy to promoty her newest venture, American Riviera Orchard, and its latest jam offering.
Abigail Spencer, who played Dana Scott in the legal drama, has taken to social media to promote Meghan’s luxury lifestyle brand through a series of pictures.
In an Instagram post, Abigail can be seen with a jar of Meghan’s jam in her basket. The photo series includes shots of Abigail with a jar of Meghan’s jam in a tastefully decorated basket.
Former Suits star Abigail Spencer remains friends with Meghan. (Image: Getty)
She captioned the post: “This jam is my jam.
“A delicious taste of what’s to come indeed . . . love you so much M.”
Meghan, 42, launched her new lifestyle brand with just 50 jars of the jam. Although trademark applications show she could sell other items such as yoga mats, stationary and candles, reports The Sun.
Abigail, who recently wore branded Alliance of Mom’s t-shirts with Meghan to promote the not-for-profit organisation, is one of the Suits stars who still speaks to the duchess.
And, since moving to Montecito in California, Meghan is thought to have built up friendships with a number of influential female figures.
Kelly McKee Zajfen, is one of Meghan’s closest pals. (Image: Getty)
Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, Sara Nathan, editor-at-large of the New York Post, said: “She has a small, tight-knit group of women she’s surrounded by.
“Most of them are incredibly wealthy and often married to very important men.”
Here are some of women reported to be among Meghan’s closest allies.
Former model Kelly was among those to receive a jar of Meghan’s preserve. In fact, according to her Instagram, Kelly received number three out of 50.
Sharing a picture of the jam on Instagram, she wrote: “Ohhhhh Just a taste of what’s to come!!! So proud of you M.”
Later, in a show of support for Kelly, the pair posed in t-shirts with the slogan “Love Like a Mother”, backing the Alliance of Moms group the 44-year-old co-founded.
Kelly’s husband Julian is reported to have called the duchess an “incredible friend”.
A celebrity stylist famed for working with clients such as Britney Spears, Jennifer Lawrence, and Adele, Jamie was reportedly hired originally to revamp Meghan’s wardrobe to align with her business venture.
They were later spotted in Las Vegas having dinner before catching a Katie Perry gig.
Jamie has previously said “how you dress is a clear statement of how you want people to view you.”
The mum-of-two recently paired with lifestyle brand 7 For All Mankind says: “Styling is not just about picking out the most flattering outfit.”
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Jamie Mizrahi is said to be close friends with Meghan. (Image: Getty)
Argentine photographer Delfina shared a picture of herself holding a jar of Meghan’s jam. It was number 10 out of 50.
On Instagram she wrote: “Strawberry jam makes me happy. And I love your jam.”
Former model Defina met Meghan when her husband was playing polo with Prince Harry – they have been friends for over 15 years now.
Her husband, Ignacio Figueras, known as Nacho, has been a vocal supporter of Prince Harry.
Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier (Image: Getty)
Fashion designer Tracy and Paramount boss husband Brian Robbins are thought to be such good friends with the Sussexes that they were spotted together at the premiere for the Bob Marley fil om Jamaice.
Tracy, 50, was among those to receive a jar of Meghan’s gam, captioning it on Instagram: “Thank you for the delicious basket!
“I absolutely love this jam so not sure I’m sharing with anyone. Thank you, M!”
Tracy Robbins and husband Brian. (Image: Getty)
Pilates instructor Heather, 36, has been a long-time friend of the duchess, having met over two decades ago.
She regularly featured on Meghan’s old blog The Tig, before she met Harry. The Sun says Texan Heather was also a confidante during the “Megxit” process from the Royal Family.
In 2015 she posted on Instram tro mark a decade of friendship with Meghan.
Abigail was catapulted to fame when she starred in American soap, All My Children.
However she came close with the now duchess during their time on Suits. Speaking about Meghan, she once said: “We had an immediate something.”
