In a lengthy Us Weekly cover story on Wednesday, sources opened up about how the Duchess of Sussex has found her new purpose after taking her Prince Charming and going home. Noting that she’s gone through many career changes in her past, a family friend told the outlet:

“You’re established in one world and then you enter another and your narrative is dictated by external forces.”

Not easy to navigate!

Related: Prince Harry Is Making This BOLD Move To Reconcile With His Family!

After leaving the royal family, Meghan and Prince Harry made a splash by doing several media projects and interviews, but it quickly became apparent none of it was panning out the way they had hoped. Their podcast, their Netflix deal, nothing was hitting.

In recent months, however, the Suits alum has clearly been preparing for her next shot. Not only is she teasing the launch of her lifestyle company American Rivera Orchards, but she’s also taking pointers from Hollywood powerhouses like Reese Witherspoon and Gwyneth Paltrow. She joined them and others at the house of broker Amy Griffin for a one-day business summit in July, an insider dished:

“Meghan was there to network. She was very kind and humble and eager to learn.”

Over the summer, she’s also gotten more involved with various charity organizations, like The Parents’ Network, a campaign to protect kids from online harm. She and her hubby also made a trip to Colombia. A second insider reflected:

“Meghan has transitioned from actress to royal to entrepreneur. She’s worn many hats, but she believes age and experience have [prepared her] for a bigger purpose in life. She’s very happy with the role she’s carved out.”

It was important for her to take the time to process everything and come up with a new plan of action after her initial media blitz post-royals, the family friend acknowledged:

“After Spare, [Harry and Meghan] realized, ‘OK, we’re ready to move on. We want to focus on our future. We can have meaning and importance separate from the lives we had previously.’”

They added:

“Meghan doesn’t harbor any negative feelings. She just wants peace, and knows you can’t find peace if you harbor resentments.”

She seemed to address this herself earlier this month in Colombia, saying:

“So much of how I approach things is less about the fight and more about how do we show up in the space and wash things over with love and kindness and generosity.”

Take her feud with Princess Catherine, for example. While she was happy to wish her well amid her cancer diagnosis, Meghan and Harry have not spoken out about other royal matters — and that’s on purpose. The family friend dished:

“Meghan’s team gets asked daily to comment on stuff that has nothing to do with their lives now. They have left it behind.”

She’s also left some of her own family members behind, like controversial father Thomas Markle, the first source said:

“Meghan still has no contact with her dad. She does not plan on having a relationship with him, and he has not met his grandkids. That ship has sailed.”

Instead, she leans on her pals and “has a great group of friends who are all successful in their own ways who she really trusts.” This includes Serena Williams and Ellen DeGeneres plus other local moms she meets up with regularly. The first insider added that she’s “very close” with neighbor and Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd while a second insider said she’s befriended entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, cofounder of IT Cosmetics.

Things are a bit more difficult for Harry. He “has a small [group] of close friends,” the second source shared, claiming he prefers to keep his inner circle small for “understandable reasons.” While that may be true, we have been hearing his UK friends don’t like his wife and that’s a big reason he’s become more lonely. Not to mention, most live in the UK, and he had to move to California — so that can’t be easy! Regardless, it sounds like he’ll always put his family first, the source went on:

“He’ll always be fond of his home country, but the way he views it, his wife and kids are his priority. If that means making sure they’re safe and happy in Montecito, then he supports that.”

The husband and wife are both very hands-on parents who want their kids Archie and Lilibet to have normal childhoods despite their fame, the family friend continued:

“They take the kids to school, they pick them up, and they are very active and present with them throughout the day.”

Referencing the Duke’s battle for security in the UK, the family friend insisted the children are going to stay out of the spotlight for their safety, noting:

“I think every parent wants to share their kid with the world, but they just can’t. … [Prince] William’s kids, for example, have way more safety, even though they’re recognizable. And the same doesn’t apply to Meghan and Harry’s children. They know the world wants to see [them but] I would expect them to live smaller lives until that gets sorted, if it ever does.”

It sounds like the kids may not even understand their royal heritage yet, as the friend pointed out, “they’ll have those conversations in due time.” Right now, Meg and Harry want the little ones to feel loved for who they are:

“They’re so well-mannered. Archie is sweet and curious and playful, and Lili is vibrant and happy.”

The second source added that the parents are happy just being parents right now. Thankfully they apparently have plenty of time despite working on their Archewell Foundation campaigns and launching their business ventures. But as the kids get older, anything is possible:

“Afterwards who’s to say? But I think the focus is very much on raising their two children.”

And staying on the same page really helps. Meghan and Harry have been leaning on each other for support this whole time, the friend shared:

“They’re so in sync. Throughout their relationship, they’ve stood together no matter what.”

The second insider revealed that they enjoy downtime together and try to keep a positive mindset and are motivated to do their best work always, saying:

“It’s rooted in the bonds they share together.”

As for their new life in California, they do a lot of low-key activities like gardening, hiking, and cooking. The second insider described it as “a California lifestyle.” What, they don’t garden in Merry Old England??

While it was no doubt difficult to walk away from the royal family, they do have a big bonus now. They can work on “projects they are passionate about as opposed to being given projects to do,” making the work “more personal,” the second insider dished. Good point!

Along with The Parents’ Network, Meghan is working on her new initiative, the Welcome Project, which helps empower female refugees from Afghanistan. A third source who has worked with the former actress told the outlet:

“Female advocacy remains a centerpiece of her philanthropic intent.”

She’s also looking forward to launching her lifestyle brand sometime early next year, around the time her new Netflix series is supposed to premiere. The second source expressed:

“[ARO] will likely be very much in line with who Meghan is as a person. She loves hosting events, and she’s very thoughtful about how she treats her guests whenever they come over.”

The third insider said her series “is going to be a take on her and the joy of living,” including “little things she’s learned in terms of being a modern-day hostess.” It’s been rumored Harry may make an appearance. For now, the sources just promised there would be many familiar faces joining in.

So, Meghan has a lot on her plate coming up — but she’s NOT planning to run for office, return to acting, or write a memoir despite rampant rumors, the third confidant maintained. She’s just being Meghan:

“Meghan’s in the middle of her story right now.”

Maybe one day! Right now, a big passion of the 43-year-old’s is simply to give back, the family friend added:

“She knows her life would be extraordinarily different if she did not marry who she married. There is privilege and so much room to do good. She wants to meet the moment and make good on her good fortune.”

The friend noted that it was hard for her to “be herself” in the royal household which is why this change of pace is so refreshing, they shared:

“Most people are not really allowed to be themselves — if you’ve watched The Crown, I think that’s pretty understood.”

That’s why she’s so excited about this moment:

“There’s air and space and room. She can just be who she is.”

It’s certainly an exciting time with so much still to come from Meg! We just hope her business ventures and media projects are more successful this time around! Otherwise, she’s gonna have to come up with a whole new plan!

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The actor appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce‘s episode of New Heights on Wednesday, where he gushed about what a big fan he is of Taylor Swift! Recalling how his whole family freaked out over the news of Tayvis, Adam shared:

“You being together. That photo of when you first started dating, my family was like, ‘Yes! Look how good they are together! He’s a gentleman! And she’s having so much fun with him!’ Any time Taylor is laughing with you, my whole f**kin’ family is high fiving.”

Aw!!

Related: Travis Kelce’s Dad Says He Got Banned From Twitter For Life! 

The football player’s cheeks got bright pink at that comment as he replied:

“You’ve got me sweating, man.”

So cute!

The comedian — who will soon star on screen alongside the Kansas City Chiefs player — went on to gush about Taylor and the impact she has on his daughters Sadie, 18, and Sunny, 15, adding:

“What a girl. She means so much to our house. The kids were little and we were listening to Taylor Swift — it was one of the first times that you listen to every song on the record. When I was a kid, The Beatles you did that with, maybe Elton John. Every tune. They knew every word.”

The tight end couldn’t agree more, noting in response that she is the “best performer out there.” And like most fathers, the Grown Ups star’s kids first put him onto Taylor’s music. But he quickly became a fan himself! Sandler said:

“I love listening to her in the car. I love what she has to say. Every message. Every melody. The production. What she meant to young girls, what she means to women, what she means to guys doing the right thing in life.”

She’s truly such a powerhouse! Also, Adam’s family was lucky enough to meet the Grammy winner on more than one occasion — and she did not disappoint. The Happy Gilmore lead shared:

“Saturday Night Live, she saw the kids there — took her time with them. And then at her premiere for the movie, she talked to the kids about their movie [You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah]. She talked about what she liked in it, and she just floors my family.”

She is the NICEST!! Her comments about their Netflix film probably meant the world to the teens. Love that!

No matter how many times he’s been around her, Adam also teased that she’s the one celeb he still gets a “little f**king jumpy” around.  Hah! Travis can relate to that from the early days! See the whole podcast (below):

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The disgraced actor took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to share a video of him standing by his pickup truck in a CarMax parking lot. He noted that it wasn’t an ad, and that he was really having to sell his car to save money and start a “new life.” He said:

“I bought this for myself in 2017 as a Christmas gift for myself. I have loved this truck intensely and … on road trips and I took it for one last road trip to Carmax. This is because I’m selling my truck. I have put about 4 or 500 dollars worth of gas in it and I can’t afford it.”

Related: Jazz Jennings Shows Off 100-Pound Weight Loss!

After spending time in the Cayman Islands following his divorce from Elizabeth Chambers and after sexual assault and cannibalism allegations, he is finally back in Los Angeles and has been “for a couple of weeks.” This prompted him to make a change, he detailed:

“I got a new car, it’s tiny, it’s a hybrid, I’m probably going to put about ten bucks in gas in it a month.”

Despite already getting a new car, the 38-year-old was having reservations about selling. He said his kids Harper, 9, and Ford, 7, were “not happy about this,” telling the camera:

“They’re, like, ‘Dad all of our memories in the truck.’”

He added:

“So I haven’t told them yet. But I’ll tell them and they’ll be fine, kids are adaptable. I just keep telling myself that parking is going to be easier and gas is going to be cheaper.”

At the end of the day, it’s just a car! They’d probably much rather a father who was a little less stressed about gas money! But we get that it would be hard to give up his beloved truck. See his full explanation (below):

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Oh, this is so heartbreaking.

Former Victoria’s Secret model Emily DiDonato got super candid in a teary-eyed TikTok on Thursday. In it, she revealed that she suffered a devastating miscarriage “a few weeks ago” but is now finally “ready to share.”

The 33-year-old, who shares daughter Teddy, 2, and son Oliver, 1, with her husband, Kyle Peterson, discovered the sad news when she went in for her first scan about two months into the pregnancy. Since she’d had two easy pregnancies, she wasn’t worried about complications — until it was suddenly all she could think about.

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Just three days before posting her video, she went in for the scan where her world came crumbling down. She explained:

“First of all, I felt so cocky and confident going into this appointment because I had two normal, healthy pregnancies prior to this. My doctor was doing the scan, I wasn’t even listening to her, I was literally just laying there looking at the scan and she said something and I was like, ‘What did you say?’ And she was like, ‘I’m not seeing what I want to see here.’ And I was like, ‘Well I’m pregnant, right?’ And she was like, ‘Well there definitely was a pregnancy but it stopped growing.'”

Oh, no.

Emily “immediately” started to “blame” herself, she said:

“Everyone can say it’s not your fault but your brain immediately goes to, ‘When did that happen? And why?'”

On the day she filmed the video, she was headed in for a dilation and curettage (D&C), in which a doctor removes tissue from the uterus. She shared:

“I’m in my office trying to distract myself because I am so deeply and profoundly sad.”

Emily continued elsewhere in the video:

“Something that freaks me out about the whole thing is knowing that life started here and it also ended here, and I’m still carrying that life.”

Such a heartbreaking thought! The content creator went on:

“When you find out you’re pregnant, whether you like it or not, your entire body, mind, and spirit gets behind the fact that you’re pregnant. You start planning, you start plotting, everything changes the second you find out you’re pregnant. That’s the blessing and curse of becoming a mother, you just care so deeply. And then all of a sudden you’re just not anymore.”

Naturally, the grieving momma is now really nervous to try again for a third child — and now doesn’t even know if she really wants to despite always wanting three kids. She shared:

“What I didn’t anticipate is, like, because I’ve gone through this process now, I’m kind of like, ‘Will I ever want to get pregnant again?’ I feel terrified to want to try again, because, like, what if this happens again? Is this the new norm for me? I’ve always wanted a third baby, and I feel greedy even saying that. It’s just always been my dream to have three kids. But a part of me is like, ‘Maybe this is the universe saying, two is good for you.'”

Oof. She concluded:

“I’m filming this not to have people feel sorry for me. I have a wonderful life and I’m very blessed with two healthy children, but [I hope] this makes anyone feel less alone.”

Hopefully, opening up helps her feel less alone in the pain, too! There were so many women in the comments who discussed their similar losses and encouraged her to stay strong, too. Some wrote:

“It’s such a horrible pain. I’ve had multiple miscarriages and it never gets easier but I had two beautiful babies after. All your feelings are valid and it’s not your fault. I’m so sorry”

“Also the most comforting thing I heard — that baby lived a perfect life — only knowing the love and comfort of their mother.”

“Sending love it’s gutting. I had to do the appt alone during Covid. I blamed myself. Keep going. We tried again and baby #3 is here, I was terrified for every scan”

Sending Emily and anyone who is dealing with this kind of loss so much love!! So brave of her to open up about this publicly. See her full post (below):

@didonatoemily

This was a few weeks ago but i now feel ready to share. If you’ve experienced this type of loss as well, i’m so sorry

♬ original sound – Emily DiDonato

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True Thompson started the first grade this week, and that major milestone made the 40-year-old reality star SUPER emotional! After taking True to her first day of school on Monday, Khloé took to Snapchat to get real about how much she is struggling with her 6-year-old being a first grader. She said:

“It’s always such a rollercoaster of emotions when True starts a new school year. This year is a big milestone for her… first grade. I’m not going to lie, I am having a really hard time processing the fact that she’s going into first grade.”

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Of course, the momma is “so proud” of True. But at the same time, Khloé confessed there is “this strange mixture of loss, anxiety and fear” that comes with this next stage in her kid’s life:

“There’s this undeniable feeling that I’m losing parts of who she was with each day that passes. The little parts of who she used to be are being replaced with new parts that will make up the next little amazing person she will become. And I miss her. All the little versions of her who I used to know. Time moves fast, faster every year it feels like, and this new school year is a reminder to me to fully embrace every moment and soak it all in.”

Aww! Don’t worry, Khlo! You are definitely not alone in those feelings! So many parents can relate! Gushing about True, she concluded:

“She is more than I could ever have dreamed of in a daughter. Seeing her grow makes me excited for the years and experiences ahead.”

That’s seriously so sweet!! And we hope True had the best first day of school!

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On Monday’s episode of her Whine Down podcast, the One Tree Hill alum revealed her eldest Jolie is growing up — and she’s not ready for it! Specifically, the 8-year-old had some questions about a certain man who comes around once a year to deliver toys. You know, Santa Claus!! Jana recalled:

“Jolie goes, ‘Mommy, I was talking to this girl at lunch.’ … I was like, ‘OK, what did she say?’ She’s like, ‘She said that Santa’s not real.’ And she goes, ‘So, is it true, Mommy? Is Santa not real?’ And I just stared at her and I was like, ‘What do you believe? What do you think?’ Because in my mind, it’s not time for her [to] know that Santa’s not real.”

OMG! We bet Jana was stressing!!

Related: Jana Kramer Drags Blake Lively’s Ignorant It Ends With Us DV Comments!

The Christmas in Mississippi star is of the mindset that her kids — including 5-year-old Jace whom she also shares with ex-husband Mike Caussin and 9-month-old Roman whom she shares with husband Allan Russell — shouldn’t have to learn the truth about Santa until they are in “fifth grade or above” (so, around age 10). Because of that, she had to think quickly to navigate this convo! She shared:

“I just kinda turned the question around to her, and I just said, ‘What do you believe?’ And she said, ‘Yeah?’ And I said, ‘Yes.’ And I was starting to stumble over my words. I was like, ‘Yes, Santa is real.’”

Jolie was then skeptical about magic, which her classmate also told her doesn’t exist, but Jana had a fast response to that, too! She said:

“I was like, ‘Baby, the magic of Christmas is, like, the most beautiful time.’”

Thankfully, it all worked! Jolie’s still a believer in Santa. But her momma did own up to two mythological creatures being fake, as she dished:

“[Jolie said], ‘But, I mean, the Easter Bunny isn’t real.’ And I was like, ‘100 percent, not real.’ She’s like, ‘Mommy, a bunny jumping around?’ I was like, ‘1,000 percent, that’s not real.’ And she’s like, ‘And the Tooth Fairy isn’t real either, is it?’ and I was like, ‘No, baby.’ So, she got those two.”

Oh, man. Feels like a slippery slope to reveal the truth about some and not all! Hopefully, Jolie doesn’t get to thinking too hard about any of this! Love that Jana’s trying to keep the magic alive for her children as long as possible!!

Now that the 8-year-old understands the truth about some holidays, though, the mother-daughter duo are going to work together to “make it fun for Jace and Roman.” Aw! That’ll be nice for the little girl!

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The model shared her first social media post since welcoming her son Jack Blues with her husband Justin Bieber, and it seems like she’s truly enjoying her new role!

Taking to her Instagram Story on Monday — just a few days after JB announced the birth of the baby boy — the 27-year-old posted a video of herself watching the 1988 film The Land Before Time. And on the screen was a scene that really hinted at how she’s feeling! It featured a baby dinosaur hatching out of an egg with a big smile. Just like her little baby boy just hatched! Aww!!

Related: Hailey & Justin Bieber’s Families React To Couple Welcoming Baby Jack Blues!

Ch-ch-check it out:

Seems like this was her super nostalgic way of doubly confirming the arrival of the little one!

Fans also guessed on X (Twitter) that she and her hubby may have been snuggled up with their newborn while watching the animated movie. Cute!! We bet there will be a lot of family movie nights in their future! Reactions, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments (below)!

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As we previously reported, the famous couple took a moment to enjoy some downtime at Tay Tay’s holiday house in Rhode Island. Well, we say downtime, but it was a pretty hopping shindig! The Kansas City Chiefs player brought along his friends, and the musician invited hers, making a pretty sweet weekend gathering to celebrate her break from The Eras Tour until October!

Among the famous faces were Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, who looked totally happy cuddling up and sharing some smooches at T-Swizzle’s the beachside mansion. The Hollywood power couple have a lot to celebrate, what with dominating the box office again this weekend. Of course, they have something to get away from, amid Blake’s It Ends With Us drama. They really personified those “for better or worse” vows as they packed ON the PDA!

Related: Taylor & Travis Are Still Prioritizing Each Other Despite Being Far Apart

Jason and Kylie Kelce were in attendance, partying with little bro Travis and their potential soon-to-be sister-in-law! Patrick and Brittany Mahomes were also there from Trav’s world, bringing along their daughter Sterling Mahomes for the festivities, possibly for a playdate with none other than Lea De Seine Cooper!

Doting dad Bradley Cooper brought his 7-year-old daughter to the house party — which he was attending with girlfriend and longtime Taylor squad member Gigi Hadid. This, of course, comes after the pair were seen rocking out with Travis stage-side at The Eras Tour for a double date of sorts.

This really seems like a fun get together with all of Tay and Trav’s most beloved pals! Very much deserved after having to do the long distance thing for quite some time, right? So many good friends all together. What could be better??

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JB announced the arrival of the couple’s baby boy on Saturday by sharing a photo of his son’s foot on Instagram, captioning it, “WELCOME HOME.” Awww!

Related: Blake Lively Reveals Wild NSFW Cake She Had Made For Son’s First Birthday!

He didn’t share any additional details about the birth — except he did reveal the boy’s name: Jack Blues. Good one! See (below):

Now, just days after bringing the little one home from the hospital, a source told People on Sunday that the momma and her baby are “doing well.” They shared:

“They’re both overjoyed. The baby is such a miracle. He’s adorable and doing well. Hailey’s doing well, too.”

So good to hear!!

Per the source, the lovebirds had been praying for the pregnancy for a while. Remember, they were privately dealing with the early stages of the pregnancy amid rampant rumors of marital issues earlier this year, so this was a pretty stressful time for them! That’s why the day the model learned she was expecting was the “best ever,” the insider noted:

“The pregnancy was something that they very much wished and prayed for. The day they found out that Hailey was pregnant was the best ever for Justin. He was over the moon with excitement. It was a big celebration for them.”

Aw!!

Naturally, now that his firstborn is finally here, the musician is already crushing it in dad mode! The confidant added:

“Justin’s already a great dad.”

We have no doubt he’ll be a wonderful parent — as well as Hailey, especially with the love and support they already have from their family and friends. After so long praying for a moment like this, they must be in heaven right now! We hope this transition into parenthood continues to go smoothly! Baby Jack is a lucky boy!

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At just 21, the former Ellen DeGeneres Show star (who gained fame alongside her cousin Rosie McClelland way back in 2011) is gearing up to welcome her second baby! She made the announcement on Sunday via a TikTok post and then a lengthier YouTube video, in which she revealed she is “around the 20-week mark” and about to find out the gender of the baby.

Related: Lea Michele Is Officially A Mom Of Two!

The British social media star is also a mom to 18-month-old son River. She plans to make “lots of fun videos” of the pregnancy just as she did the first time around, so fans can look forward to that. See her announcement and hear more about her journey so far (below):

@sophiiagrace3

new video in bio…????????????#fyp

♬ Chelsea Petersen – chels

Exciting!

Little River is gonna be a great big bro! Just look at how big he’s already gotten:

Wishing Sophia Grace nothing but the best during this pregnancy!

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