Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Meghan Markle's Heartfelt Birthday Tributes Unveiled by Montecito Mates!

Meghan Markle's closest friends, including Jamie Kern Lima, pictured with the Duchess, have marked her 44th birthday with a series of gushing tributes shared to social media

Meghan Markle Celebrates 44th Birthday with Rare Social Media Posts and Gushing Tributes from Friends

It's a birthday bash fit for a Duchess! Meghan Markle marked her 44th birthday yesterday, surrounded by love, laughter, and gushing tributes from her closest friends. The former actress and royal mom of two took to social media to share some rare personal messages with her pals, who went all out to celebrate this special day.

A Royal Birthday Bash

Tracy Robbins shared a behind-the-scenes snap of her husband Brian and Meghan at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour

Meghan's "Montecito moms" circle, a group of close friends she's made since moving to California, were quick to share their birthday wishes. Abigail Spencer, her co-star from the hit TV show Suits, was among the first to post a heartfelt tribute. "Happy birthday, my love!" she wrote, calling Meghan "champagne in human form" and a "sister in this life and beyond."

Meghan fired back with a sweet reply, saying, "Thank you, sweet Abs! Right back at you, and happy birthday to YOU! 44/4"

Kelly McKee Zajfen, another longtime friend of Meghan's, shared an unseen black-and-white photo of the two laughing together by a fountain. Kelly wrote: "Happy Birthday to you sweet M!! You're pure magic!! A force of fun, light, and so much love."

Meghan responded with a simple yet endearing comment: "Thank you!"

Tributes Galore

The birthday tributes didn't stop there. Tracy Robbins, who's married to Paramount boss Brian Robbins, shared some candid photos of Meghan looking carefree and happy. In one snap, the Duchess is seen giggling as foam from her cocktail lands on her nose.

Tracy showed a very light-hearted and laid back side to Meghan, as they were seen giggling while enjoying cocktails together

Tracy gushed: "Happy birthday my dear @meghan Oh how I can laugh and dance with you like no other. You are sunshine in a bottle!" Meghan replied with a string of heart emojis.

Jamie Kern Lima, who hosted Meghan on her podcast earlier this year, shared a heartfelt message, saying: "Happy Birthday @meghan thank you for being love, light and such a great friend to everyone who has the gift of truly knowing you!!!"

Meghan's makeup artist pal Daniel Martin also weighed in with a sweet snap of the Duchess and her beagle Mia in the garden of her Montecito mansion. He simply wrote: "HBD sis!"

Meghan's make-up artist friend Daniel Martin shared a candid snap of the Duchess and her beagle Mia enjoying the sun in her Montecito garden

Kerry Washington Joins the Party

Even actress Kerry Washington, who's been friends with Meghan since 2013, got in on the birthday action. She posted a loving tribute: "To this beautiful (inside and out) @meghan Love you so much!"

As Ever Celebrates with a New Wine Release

The Duchess shared rare personal comments to Instagram as she replied to the posts

But it wasn't all about Meghan's personal life yesterday. Her lifestyle brand As Ever marked the occasion by announcing its newest product: another rosé wine, following last month's 2023 Napa Valley rosé release.

The company revealed that this new vintage will be "available for purchase next week" and promised that it will "pretty much taste the same as our first blend." Talk about déjà vu!

TheScholarlyNote.com Exclusively Reviews As Ever's Products

Jamie Kern Lima also shared a behind-the-scenes look from their podcast earlier this year - including a rainbow fruit platter they had made together

In a previous review, TheScholarlyNote.com team tried out Meghan's rosé wine and wasn't impressed. We found it to be smooth but lacking in flavor, with some acidic notes that left an uncomfortable sensation at the back of our throats.

We also gave her initial set of products, including raspberry spread and hibiscus tea, a less-than-stellar review. The team found the spread too thin and sweet, while the tea was extremely bitter with heavy floral notes.

Meghan's Birthday Celebrations: A Glimpse into Her Private Life

So what do these birthday tributes reveal about Meghan's private life? For one, it's clear that she has a close-knit group of friends who adore her. These women have been by her side through thick and thin, and their love and appreciation for her shines through in every post.

But perhaps more interestingly, these celebrations offer a glimpse into Meghan's lifestyle as a royal mom of two. We see glimpses of her carefree side, laughing with friends and enjoying cocktails together.

Of course, this also raises questions about the pressures of being a member of the British royal family. How does Meghan balance her public life as a Duchess with her private life as a wife and mother?

Kelly Mckee Zajfen shared an unseen black-and-white photograph of herself and the mother-of-two laughing together, while standing beside a fountain

Only time will tell, but for now, let's just celebrate another year of life, love, and laughter with the lovely Meghan Markle!

Meghan replied with a rare social media comment, writing: 'Thank you, sweet Abs! Right back at you, and happy birthday to YOU! 44/4'

Meghan's As Ever brand has posted a gushing birthday tribute as she celebrated her 44th birthday