Meghan Markle's inner circle: Beyoncé, Oprah, Gwyneth Paltrow help duchess climb status ladder
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Meghan Markle has surrounded herself with rich and famous friends since moving back to California, including Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey.
"Since Meghan Markle’s move to California, we’ve seen an uptick in her high-power celebrity friend base. Like any person that moves to a new area, you tend to make friends with people in close proximity to you, such as neighbors or through mutual friends," networking and branding expert Kathy Fielder told Fox News Digital. "With Meghan Markle’s status, although no longer a part of the royal family, she is sure to attract people of equal status within her community." Tracy Wright is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to tracy.wright@fox.com.
"Although they don’t know the ins and outs of being a former royal family member, they do understand the scrutiny of a high-status position in their respective industries."