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Gwyneth Paltrow recently opened up about her growing friendship with Meghan Markle, revealing that although they haven’t spent much time together in person yet, they maintain a “text friendship.” Speaking at the Mindvalley Manifesting Summit in Los Angeles, Paltrow said her frequent travels have limited their face-to-face meetings.
Addressing rumors of tension between them, Paltrow was clear: she dislikes when people try to pit women against each other and doesn’t see Meghan as competition. She praised Meghan’s new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, and emphasized that she believes women should support each other’s ventures rather than compete.
When asked if she might appear on season 2 of Meghan’s Netflix show With Love — which highlights Meghan’s cooking and gardening — Paltrow responded playfully, “Sure! Why not? I don’t bake that well, but I can always try.”
Both women live in Montecito, California, a peaceful, nature-filled town that Paltrow has long admired. She shared that Montecito’s serene atmosphere and small-town vibe drew her to the area, a dream she had since her days at UC Santa Barbara.
Rumors about a feud were decisively dismissed during an Instagram Q&A, with both women expressing confusion over the supposed drama, even sharing a lighthearted moment together on social media. Overall, their relationship appears friendly and supportive, reflecting Paltrow’s belief that women should be friends, not foes.