Jessica Mulroney-fallout with Meghan Markle sparks tell-all book speculation

Jessica Mulroney is reportedly reluctant to speak publicly about her fallout with Meghan Markle, even as publishers circle with a potential tell-all that could fetch seven figures. A Daily Mail report says an advance exceeding 1 million dollars has been offered to publish an account of their once-close friendship. Mulroney has publicly said she would never spill the beans, but insiders say she could still be weighing her options, aware that Meghan remains powerful and closely watched in Canada and beyond.

The two women were inseparable for years after meeting in Toronto when Meghan Markle was starring on Suits, with Mulroney serving as a trusted confidant and a gatekeeper of private moments. Mulroney helped shield Meghan as she balanced a romance with a prince and later played a role in what became a high-profile royal wedding. The pair attended milestone events together, and Mulroney’s own family was part of Meghan’s wedding party, underscoring how central she once was to the Duchess of Sussex’s inner circle. Yet the relationship began to fray after Meghan’s 2020 race-related controversy with Sasha Exeter, when Mulroney was accused of displaying white privilege in online exchanges. That clash coincided with a broader turning point in Meghan’s life outside the royal framework, and observers say it marked the moment Meghan began to distance herself from Mulroney.

Meghan has since kept a measured distance from Mulroney in public life. There has been no public mention of Mulroney in Harry’s book Spare or in Meghan’s Netflix projects, and Mulroney has not appeared on Meghan’s public-facing platforms in years. Industry chatter in recent months has suggested that Mulroney could be sitting on a potential memoir, with some insiders telling the Daily Mail that the interest in her side of the story remains high. Still, others say that publishing a tell-all about Meghan could be seen as petty or damaging to Mulroney’s own career, which has already faced a downturn since the fallout.

A Daily Mail source described Mulroney as someone who “knows where the bodies are buried” and noted that Meghan continues to hold influence with people across Canada and in the broader circle around the couple. Despite those tensions, Mulroney has publicly denied plans for an autobiography. In a separate turn, a person close to her suggested there could be an axe to grind, even if she does not speak out publicly. The conflicting statements reflect a wider industry dynamic: publishers are keen to secure a first-hand account of a relationship that once bridged celebrity, fashion, and royal life, while Mulroney’s camp weighs how such a narrative would affect her own standing and future opportunities.

The broader context of Meghan’s circle underscores how relationships that once defined her inner life have shifted. Former allies who once appeared alongside Meghan in social pages and on private getaways have since recalibrated their public commitments. Stassi Schroeder, for example, has publicly redefined her relationship with Meghan’s world, and other longtime friends including Priyanka Chopra and Violet von Westenholz have seen varying degrees of public involvement with Meghan in recent years. In this environment, Mulroney’s name continues to surface in speculation about potential memoir plans, even as both sides offer hedged statements.

Publishers continue to monitor the situation as they weigh the risks and rewards of a high-profile memoir generated by a former close confidant. Meghan’s team has offered little public response to the rumblings, and Mulroney’s own communications have centered on her denials of a book. The dynamic remains unsettled, and the entertainment world will be watching to see whether Mulroney moves from possibility to publication, or whether she remains silent while others reveal what they know through other channels. The story of their friendship—its highs, its lows, and the moment it splintered—has already captured public attention for years, and the next chapter remains uncertain.