Abigail Spencerhas joined a growing list ofMeghan Markle’s friends and colleagues indefending heragainstbullying allegations, which the Duchess of Sussex has denied.
TheSuitsalum, who attended Meghan’s wedding toPrince Harryin 2018, spoke out in defense of her former costar and longtime friend in a lengthy social media post on Friday.
“She’s modeled nothing but generous professionalism on sets and an even more generous friendship in private,” Spencer, 39, wrote. “I’ve learned so much from Meg. The power of a handwritten note. The loveliness of surprise flowers. That she has a perpetual rolodex in her brain of recommendations for the heart, soul, & body.”
“She’s been there for me - and physically held me - in my darkest hours: After my dad died. After a gut wrenching break up she brought me into her home & nursed me back to health. Soup & salad waiting in the kitchen, just, if I needed it,” the actress continued. “She’s taken my son in as her own. I can’t tell you the value of having another working mother I can lean on when with the pressures of visibility & child-rearing woes become overwhelming. She’s always been a safe harbor for me, someone I can fall apart in front of… and with. And I have.”
Meghan Markle, Abigail Spencer.Todd Williamson/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
As her post continued, Spencer recalled spending time with Meghan, 39, at a polo match Harry, 36, played in for his charitySentebale.
Noting that there were no photographers present, the actress reflected on an interaction her friend had with a little girl.
“I could tell that that little girl saw herself in Meghan,” Spencer wrote. “Meghan told her that she could be anything she wanted to be and do anything she wanted with her life. She hugged her and the little girl went skipping back to her family.”
“This is the person I’ve known the past fourteen years. I am extremely private about my friendship with Meg. I’m not here to tell you her story. That’s for her,” Spencer continued. “So why am I writing this now? I felt drawn - in all this melee, with all the untruths swirling around - to present something real. From a real friend. About a real friend.““There are some people who are so bright and exude such deep purpose that they change the molecules in the air simply through their being. She was all of this from the moment I met her fourteen years go. And remains so to this day,” she continued. “Meg walks the walk. She’s a doer. In the face of darkness, she shows up in light and in love. When they go low, she goes high. Again and again. She works tirelessly - and often quietly - for the causes she believes in.”
Spencer went on to praise thecommitment to servicethat Meghan shares with her husband. “She and Harry are an incredible team. They are dedicating their lives to lifting up and amplifying those who do not have a voice for themselves,” the actress wrote.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/Getty
Several additionalSuitsactors and writers also stood up to defend Meghan, including star Patrick J. Adams, whoslammed the British royal familyfor their role in “promoting and amplifying accusations of ‘bullying.'”
Others — including Meghan’s longtime friendJessica Mulroney, author and television producer Lindsay Jill Roth, and Meghan’s makeup artist Daniel Martin — also spoke out against the accusations.
“It’s hard for me to watch her go through all that she has to as the Meghan the press can love to hate…. Mostly because it’s so far from the Meghan that I know. Sweet. Kind. Always showing up!“wroteMeghan’s close friendHeather Dorak, founder of Pilates Platinum.“Two weeks ago, she was the first to surprise me with a gift after my knee surgery. 17 years ago, she walked into my fledgling Pilates studio and instantly became my rock in all things early 20’s - career, love, figuring out how to adult,” she continued. “She’s always been truly wonderful … M, I love you.”
On Wednesday, the palace announced they willlaunch a probe into the allegations.
TheTimesarticle was published just five days before Meghan and Prince Harry’s highly anticipatedsit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey, airing Sunday on CBS.
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There “are far more important things we are focusing on,” a source added, referring toPrince Philip’s illness and his ongoing carefollowing a heart procedure, the calls that the Queen has been making about vaccinations and the ongoing business of state.
Apart from confirming that they didn’t know about the Oprah interview before the news was broken, the palace hasn’t commented on what is in the interview.
source: people.com
