Meghan Markle [1] and Prince Harry's royal wedding was a star-studded affair [2]! The nuptials brought out a handful of celebrities including Meghan's close pals [3] Serena Williams, Priyanka Chopra, and George and Amal Clooney [4]. But wait a second, how are the Clooneys connected to Meghan and Harry? Well, it turns out, Meghan and Amal have actually been friends [5] for quite a while now.
According to People, the two women first met through a mutual friend and grew closer when Meghan moved to the UK [6] last year. "Meghan and Amal have known each other for a while [and share] many interests," a source told the publication. "Amal has been helping Meghan settle into London life. It was a very natural friendship from day one."
Given that Meghan and Amal are both certified badasses [8] and share a passion for making a difference in the world [9], their friendship certainly doesn't surprise us.