Meghan Markle looked like she'd put the stress of the last few weeks behind her when she was seen with her showbiz pals this week. The former Suits star, 43, has had a tough time after being branded a "disaster tourist" when she was papped at an evacuation centre in Los Angeles, hugging those who had lost their homes in the devastating wildfires . Her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, was also postponed after the tragedy.
Then came a scathing 8,000-word article about Meghan and Prince Harry. The cover piece, titled American Hustle, set out what life was like 'Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Big Business Ambitions, 5 Years After Their Royal Exit'. Despite the drama, the former royal looked in good spirits on Thursday when she made a surprise appearance at Hollywood A-lister Kerry Washington's birthday, which was also attended by newly single star, Jessica Alba, who recently split from her husband of 16 years, Cash Warren.
In snaps taken from the swanky bash, Meghan, dressed in a chic cream blouse, was filmed smiling and clapping as the friends sang Happy Birthday to Emmy Award-winning actress at the intimate dinner party. Both Kerry and Jessica - who presented the birthday girl with doughnuts covered in candles, sporting an oversized t.shirt and jeans - shared snaps from the party on their Instagram page, however, Meghan can't be seen in any of them.
But the Duchess is briefly visible in a film taken from the soiree in which she joins in with the birthday celebrations.
