Meghan Markle has returned to the public eye. After the controversial attendance with her husband, Prince Harry, at the ESPY Awards ceremony, the Duchess had significantly reduced her public appearances until this weekend.
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Meghan was seen enjoying lunch with actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, known for her role in the iconic 90s movie “Father of the Bride” alongside Steve Martin and Diane Keaton.
Both enjoyed exquisite Italian cuisine at Tre Lune, a restaurant frequented by celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, Ellen DeGeneres, and Sofia Richie, and where Meghan celebrated her birthday last year.
Meghan Markle and Kimberly Williams-Paisley together
According to the Daily Mail, Meghan was seen smiling and chatting with Kimberly at the Italian restaurant located near Meghan and Harry’s mansion in Montecito.
Kimberly, 52, and her husband, country singer Brad Paisley, have been long-time residents of Montecito.
Although the exact reason for this unexpected meeting is unknown, charity work seems to be an important bond between Meghan and Kimberly.
The actress is heavily involved in charitable initiatives, especially in the fight against food poverty, a cause close to Meghan’s heart.
Kimberly and her husband founded The Store in 2020, an organization that provides free groceries to families in need.
Meanwhile, the Archewell Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has also worked to address food insecurity during times of crisis, partnering with Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen since December 2020.
Another detail that unites them is that both were alumni of Northwestern University. Williams-Paisley graduated in 1993, and Meghan obtained her degree in 2003, as mentioned by People magazine.
Meghan Markle’s Style
For this outing, Meghan opted for a comfortable and elegant summer look, consisting of a classic white shirt by Anine Bing tucked into relaxed light blue denim jeans, and Chanel flats.
She complemented her outfit with Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses, two gold necklaces, one of them by Cartier, and her Dior Lady D-Lite bag, a nod to her mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
Meghan also decided to wear her hair up with a clip.
Meanwhile, Kimberly wore a blue dress with a crossbody bag, sunglasses, and sneakers, completing a casual and chic look.