Memoir talk swirls around Meghan Markle as Jessica Mulroney rumor circulates among publishers

A fresh round of rumors places Jessica Mulroney at the center of a potential Meghan Markle tell-all, with publishers reportedly circling a seven-figure offer. Mulroney, a longtime confidant of the duchess, has publicly denied that an autobiography is in the works, telling the Daily Mail that she would not spill private details about their friendship. Still, individuals close to Mulroney say she harbors an axe to grind and could have information that questions around their fallout would attract interest in the book market.

Mulroney’s place in Meghan’s life was once intimate and high-profile. The Canadian fashion stylist arrived in Meghan’s orbit during the Toronto years when the actress was filming Suits, and the pair drew close as Meghan prepared for life as a royal. Mulroney stood with Meghan through the engagement and wedding process, including helping keep dates in Canada and London secret, and she attended Meghan’s Windsor wedding in 2018. Their bond extended to private milestones: Meghan’s twin sons John and Brian served as train-bearers at the ceremony, and Ivy, Meghan’s daughter, was a bridesmaid alongside Princess Charlotte. The duchess also once described Mulroney as someone who could “stop the room” when she appeared at events.

Yet the friendship began to fray in recent years. In 2020, Mulroney became embroiled in a public online clash over the Black Lives Matter movement with Toronto influencer Sasha Exeter. The dispute and the broader fallout led to a dramatic shift in Mulroney’s public standing and contributed to a broader sense of distance from Meghan’s circle. Insiders said the friction helped trigger a permanent cooling of ties, with Meghan reportedly cutting off contact at the Megxit moment. Mulroney has since been largely absent from Meghan’s public life, including projects such as the Netflix-era and the royal’s With Love series, and the two have not been seen publicly together or followed on social media.

Publishers have been monitoring the situation closely. In the publishing chatter surrounding Mulroney, insiders have suggested that a memoir could command a seven-figure sum, or more, depending on the scope of disclosures. The Daily Mail reported that the claim of a potential autobiography has circulated among editors, while others in publishing circles have indicated high demand for Mulroney’s perspective on her time in the royal spotlight. Mulroney’s denial to the Mail about a forthcoming book came amid questions about whether a memoir could offer new insights into Meghan’s life and the couple’s era.

The personal side of the story has also drawn attention. Mulroney split from her husband, Ben Mulroney, after 16 years of marriage, a development reported after a long partnership that included three children — twins John and Brian and daughter Ivy. Public posts in recent months show Mulroney without her wedding ring, prompting speculation about the status of the marriage. Ben Mulroney, a longtime television host in Canada, has a public profile separate from his wife’s circle, including a career at CTV and prior work on Canadian Idol.

Meghan Markle’s own media profile has continued to evolve since Megxit. She has cultivated a separate digital presence with the As Ever brand and an array of projects, including a Netflix documentary and the ongoing promotion of With Love. The friendship with Mulroney has not featured prominently in Meghan’s public material in years, and neither side has issued a formal update on the status of their relationship or the memoir speculation.

The rumor milieu around Meghan and Mulroney reflects a broader fascination with royal-adjacent narratives and the dynamics within Meghan’s inner circle. While Mulroney has denied plans for a memoir, the debate over what could be disclosed remains alive among observers, publishers and fans who followed their years of close friendship and the dramatic shift that followed. As ever, no confirmation has emerged from the duchess’s camp, and representatives for Mulroney did not respond to requests for comment. The evolving story underscores how high-profile friendships tied to public figures can become focal points for speculation, especially when renewed attention from audiences and publishers intersects with personal histories that stretch back to Meghan’s rise in the royal era.