LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle has no shortage of glitzy acquaintances, with Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, and Tyler Perry among her close friends. She seems to have surrounded herself with two more extremely well-connected friends, nevertheless.
The Duchess of Sussex, who turned 42 on August 4, posed for a selfie in a restaurant garden with her pals, celebrity hairstylist Kadi Lee and Instagram author Cleo Wade.
Markle was beaming while wrapping her arms around her two pals seated at the table in a photo shared on Lee's Instagram account Highbrow Hippie.
Who are Cleo Wade and Kadi Lee?
Cleo Wade
The work of poet and New York Times bestselling author Cleo Wade examines the power of love, optimism, and resiliency.
Wade has written several books, such as 'Where to Begin,' 'What the Road Said,' and 'Heart Talk.'
Her most recent book 'Remember Love: Words for Tender Times,' is now available for pre-order and will be released on October 17, 2023.
Wade was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and now resides in California with her partner Simon Kinberg, their two daughters Memphis and Bayou, and their two dogs, as per her official website.
The 33-year-old mother of two often appears in the front row of fashion weeks alongside her beau Kinberg, an Oscar-nominated director who penned the 'X-men' films and produced 'Deadpool' and 'The Martian,' as per Daily Mail.
She dated Senator Cory Booker, who is frequently mentioned as a potential president, for two years prior to her engagement to Kinberg.
In addition to modeling for American Eagle's Aerie campaign and performing to sold-out crowds, the poet, artist, and activist boasts 779,000 Instagram followers.
She is a Ted Talk speaker and has close connections with Nicole Richie, Drew Barrymore, and Katy Perry. In 2019, she donated to Kamala Harris's presidential campaign as well.
Kadi Lee
Kadi Lee is a hair colorist in Los Angeles who specializes in natural/organic hair color, color repair, balayage, and color modifications for movies, as per The Wall Group.
The hairdresser who owns the Highbrow Hippie business in Venice, California often posts on social media about coloring Markle's hair.
Her work has appeared in significant campaigns for companies including Lancome, Cover Girl, L'Oreal, Blumarine, Escada, and Aveeno, as well as on the covers of magazines like Elle, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Paper, InStyle, and Vanity Fair.
Julia Roberts, Diane Von Furstenberg, Brad Pitt, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Alma Harel, Josephine Langford, Alicia Silverstone, Elizabeth Reaser, and Kristin Davis are just a few of the famous individuals who Lee currently works with.
Lee has lately been named 'One to Watch' by Allure Magazine. She recently joined the 'Pretty Woman' star at a discussion by Michelle Obama, demonstrating her friendliness beyond the salon chair.
As a stylist, Lee had previously worked at the Aveda Institute in New York.
She frequently blogs about her life, lately disclosing how she fell and hurt herself while visiting Italy for her birthday.
Meghan Markle had belated birthday celebration with Cleo Wade and Kadi Lee
It's unclear whose birthday the three were celebrating, but given that the Duchess of Sussex just celebrated turning 42 a few days ago, it could have been a small celebration for her.
Lee wrote on Instagram while posting the photo of the three friends: "Belated [birthday] celebrations [with] these lovely muses. Missing Serge Normant."
Serge Normant is another famous hairstylist with a New York City location who did the Duchess's hair for her wedding day to Prince Harry in 2018.
The Duchess chose a subtle yet stylish style, looking effortlessly glamorous in a black cami top and donning the Ariel Gordon Imperial Disc Pendant Necklace, which retails for about $1,840 and may be personalized.
