Meghan Markle’s best friend Jessica Mulroney shut down Instagram users who shamed her for posting a swimsuit photo
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 01: Jessica Mulroney arrives at the 1st Annual Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on February 1, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
Meghan Markle’s friend, Canadian fashion stylist Jessica Mulroney arrives for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read CHRIS JACKSON/AFP/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 05: Jessica Mulroney attends Hudson’s Bay Celebrates St. Vincent After Party at Patria during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images)
Ben and Jessica Mulroney attend the Canadian Film Centre 2011 Gala and Auction at The Carlu on February 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 11: Jessica Mulroney attends the YSL after party at Victor Restaurant, Le Germain Hotel during the 35th Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images)
Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) and Meghan Markle’s friend, Canadian fashion stylist Jessica Mulroney (2L) hold bridesmaids hands as they arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Jane Barlow / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read JANE BARLOW/AFP/Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA – APRIL 06: Ben Mulroney and Jessica Brown pose in the E Talk Lounge at the 2008 Juno Awards April 6, 2008 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 11: Ben and Jessica Mulroney attend the YSL after party at Victor Restaurant, Le Germain Hotel during the 35th Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images)
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Meghan Markle’s best friend Jessica Mulroney is hitting back at critics who tried to shame her for posting a photo of herself in a bathing suit on Instagram.
On Monday, the Canadian celebrity stylist posted a picture that showed her posing on a balcony in a red one-piece suit at the Caribbean Club hotel in the Cayman Islands.
“Brings ten bathing suits … only gets to wear one on a balcony,” she wrote in the caption. “All work no play in Cayman. I WILL BE BACK to play in the water with the kiddies.”
Related slideshow: Famous people royals are friends with (Provided by Photo services)
David Beckham and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
The two struck up a friendship while working to promote London’s host city bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. In an interview to Esquire, Beckham stated: “It’s a very normal relationship, with Harry as well. They’re very easy to get along with. They love their sport. William loves Aston Villa, unfortunately, which obviously I give him a bit of stick about.â€
James Blunt and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
William’s younger brother and the “You’re Beautiful†singer have been friends since they served in the British Army together. Back in 2013, Harry was at one of Blunt’s concerts with former girlfriend Cressida Bonas. He even asked him, via a text message, to perform at the opening of the 2016 Invictus Games.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Prince Albert II of Monaco
The Academy Award-winning actor and the prince of Monaco share a passion for environment conservation. Apart from supporting each other’s efforts and foundations, the two have also participated in climate change marches and lobbied world leaders.
Usain Bolt and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Harry and Bolt have been friends since 2012; they met during the former’s first tour of the Caribbean. Ahead of Harry’s wedding, the champion sprinter said: “I’m thinking about having three (bachelor parties). My idea is to have one in Kingston, one in Vegas, and one in London. I know it’s a lot to ask but these are his last nights of freedom. I will personally call Meghan and take responsibility for getting him home safely after each.â€
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Priyanka Chopra and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
The “Quantico†actress and the duchess struck up a friendship around 2015. In 2017, Chopra stated: “We randomly met at a party and got on really well… We bonded as actors. We just became friends, like two girls would.†In turn, Meghan told the Press Trust of India: “She has become a really good friend. ELLE Magazine in the U.S. hosted a dinner celebrating Women in TV, and we met that night… And you know when you meet someone and you just ‘click’… It was just an easy, natural progression.â€
Rod Stewart and Charles, Prince of Wales
The English rocker and the prince’s friendship goes back a long way. Stewart, a long-time ambassador of the Prince’s Trust, one of Charles’ charities, has performed at two royal birthday parties – for Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 and for the prince in 2008. The heir also presented Stewart with the CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire).
Nicole Kidman and Queen Rania of Jordan
The Australian actress’ friendship with the monarch reportedly began at a luncheon a few years ago. In 2009, the two were seen at the annual Important Dinner for Women event. The queen even hosted Kidman in Jordan; she was taken on a three-day tour of some of the country’s significant treasures, including the ancient city of Petra and the Dead Sea.
Eddie Redmayne and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
The “Fantastic Beasts†star and the royal share the same alma mater – Eton College in Windsor, England. They even played rugby together. Reminiscing about their boarding school days, Redmayne stated in an interview with Andy Cohen, “The thing about playing rugby with Prince William is it was great for us, but you would go and want to play but all the people from the other schools would want to tackle him because they could go home and tell their families they tackled Prince William; so we were sort of running around with no-one on us.â€
Michelle Obama and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
The former first lady of the U.S. and the royal share a cute camaraderie – from poking fun at each other (Obama introduced Prince Harry at a Virginia military base in 2015 thus: “All right, ladies, Prince Harry is here! Don’t act like you don’t notice!â€) to cracking jokes on talk shows (during their appearance on “Good Morning America†in 2016). The friendship was for all to see when, despite formalities, the duo hugged and kissed one another at the opening of the Invictus Games.
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Ashton Kutcher-Mila Kunis and Princess Beatrice of York
The Hollywood couple was introduced to the royal by her former boyfriend, Dave Clark, who used to work for Uber. Kutcher, incidentally, is an investor in the taxi tech company. The two couples had even gone on a vacation to St Tropez.
Tom Hardy and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
The “Mad Max†actor and the royal have been friends for years. When asked about it by Esquire magazine, he simply stated, “It’s deeply private, and went on add, “Harry is a legend.†No surprise, hence, when Hardy and his wife were invited to Harry’s wedding.
Serena Williams and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Friends since 2010, the tennis star and the duchess maintain a close relationship. In an interview with “The Sunday Project,†Williams revealed, “We have known each other for a long time, but we really kind of are relying on each other right a lot recently.†Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, were among the guests invited to Meghan’s wedding in May 2018.
Cara Delevingne and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
The English model-actress and Harry were even rumored to be dating at one point. An indication of their friendship came to light when Delevingne’s co-star from “Suicide Squad†(2017), Margot Robbie, claimed she “drunk texts†Harry!
Amal Clooney and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Meghan and Amal struck up a friendship following the former’s shift to London. According to a People magazine story, the duchess has been “helping Meghan settle into London life… it was a very natural friendship from day one.â€
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Ellie Goulding and Princess Eugenie of York
Eugenie and Goulding have been friends for several years. In fact, there are rumors it was the princess who introduced the singer to her now-fiancee, Casper Jopling. The two have been seen on double-dates with their respective partners on several occasions. Goulding also has friendly connections with other members of the British royal family, including William and Harry.
Elton John and Diana, Princess of Wales
The two became friends when Diana sent the singer a thank-you note for having performed at Prince Andrew’s 21st birthday party. They remained friends for over two decades, till the princess’ tragic death in 1997. The pop star honored her by playing a version of “Candle in the Wind†at her funeral. On the 20th anniversary of her death, John posted a photo of the two on social media, with the caption: “20 years ago today, the world lost an angel.â€
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While the photo obtained tens of thousands of likes, it also received a slew of comments from followers who didn’t believe the swimsuit photo was appropriate from a mother of three. Other Instagram users claimed Mulroney was promoting an unrealistic standard of beauty for young women and moms.Â
“You look amazing. No question,” one woman wrote. “But how is this helping women (the grand population that you try to hit) feel about themselves if they can simply never achieve the picture of beauty you are selling?”
Another commenter said Mulroney needed to be “more of a role model to young women” and influence them “without them thinking they need to be as beautiful to be successful.” Â
Others specifically took aim at Mulroney’s figure, telling her to “eat some real food” or claiming there was “no tone” in her legs.
“Why do people have to post pictures in such an obvious attempt to show off?” another woman wrote. “Yes, we see you.”
But Mulroney, 39, didn’t delete the photo. Instead, she told the critics exactly what she thought about their comments.
Just a few hours after she shared the swimsuit photo, Mulroney posted again on her Instagram.Â
“Apparently a picture in a bathing suit is offensive to my career, some followers, the charities I work with and my children,” she wrote. “But guess what … I don’t care. Thank you to my supportive followers who stand up to body shaming. Everyone else, get a clue.”
The photo has since received more than 19,000 likes at the time of writing, and many of Mulroney’s followers have commented on both posts to show their support and praise her self-confidence.
“I’d wear a bathing suit to get the mail if I were you,” wrote former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe.
“I really admire how you don’t make any apologies for wanting to show your body off, it’s rare these days for a woman to openly like herself,” added another user.
The last time Mulroney posted a swimsuit photo of herself on Instagram – during a trip to Las Vegas in August – she was so inundated with comments from trolls that she took the picture down.Â
The next day, Mulroney shared the photo again and posted a candid caption about her feelings towards the online criticism.
“I took this photo down after posting about it yesterday,” she wrote. “Too many trolls attacking. But I realized today, I don’t care.”
“I work hard on every aspect of my life and I’m proud of my body,” she added. “I’m proud of the work I do. I’m proud that I’m driven. I’m proud of it all. And if we can’t be proud of ourselves, then what’s the point. No more apologies.”Â