Meghan Markle and Ellen DeGeneres: A Friendship Full of Surprises

Meghan Markle and Ellen DeGeneres have developed a close friendship over the years, but it seems the talk show host has a bit of an awkward memory lapse regarding their first encounter.

Recently, Harry and Meghan were spotted at Ellen and Portia de Rossi's surprise vow renewal for Portia's 50th birthday.

However, online discussions sparked doubts about whether the couple was actually invited to the celebration.

A Reddit user, known as SecondhandCoke, expressed skepticism, stating they couldn't confirm Meghan's attendance and noted the absence of other prominent Hollywood couples.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding their presence at the party, Meghan has vivid memories of her initial meeting with Ellen.

This memorable encounter took place in a Los Angeles pet shelter when Meghan was still an actress.

Ellen, on the other hand, has admitted she can't recall this chance meeting at all.

According to Meghan, it was Ellen who encouraged her to adopt a dog named Bogart, a Labrador-Shepherd mix.

Ellen humorously acknowledged her lack of memory about the event but playfully remarked that Meghan seems to remember it quite well.

Ellen joked with her audience, saying, “That's amazing!

I mean, she adopted a dog because I told her to.

I don't even remember the story to be honest, but obviously, she does.”

She continued her playful banter by addressing Meghan directly, suggesting that she should invite Ellen to her wedding.

This lighthearted exchange highlights the camaraderie between the two.

After the birth of Meghan and Harry's son Archie, Ellen and her wife Portia made a trip to London to meet the new parents and their baby.

Ellen shared that she had the opportunity to hold and feed Archie during their visit, discussing topics like wildlife conservation with the couple.

An insider revealed that Meghan holds Ellen in high regard, appreciating their shared love for animals, which has helped strengthen their bond.

Their friendship has remained strong, with Ellen even witnessing the couple's Halloween celebrations in 2021.

Meghan recounted how Archie dressed up as a dinosaur while little Lilibet was a skunk.

During an appearance on Ellen's show, Meghan reminisced about those moments, saying, “We were home and we saw you guys, which was great, but no, we wanted to do something fun for the kids, and then the kids were just not into it at all.”

Ellen chimed in, recalling how Harry managed to persuade the reluctant Archie to wear his dinosaur costume.

“Finally!

Harry talked him into putting the head on,” she said, while Meghan added, “She was a little skunk, like Flower from Bambi.” This playful exchange has led many to speculate that Ellen might just be Lilibet's mystery godmother.

In a humorous moment on her show, Ellen teased Harry about his choice in partners, mentioning Meghan's acting background.

She listed off her roles, including her time on “General Hospital” and “CSI New York,” before jokingly suggesting that if Harry had chosen a different model, he could have won a million dollars on “Deal or No Deal.”

The audience erupted in laughter at this light-hearted jab.

During a previous interview, Meghan shared insights into her early career, revealing that she often visited the Warner Brothers lot for auditions.

She felt so familiar with the security guards that they would wish her luck by saying, “break a leg.”

Ellen, seemingly taking a subtle jab at Meghan's acting skills, quipped about how frequently she auditioned that the guards recognized her.

Through these interactions, it's clear that Meghan and Ellen share a unique bond filled with humor and warmth.