Meghan Markle Is a Low-Key Guest at Kerry Washington’s Birthday

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at Kerry Washington’s birthday celebrations.

Jessica Alba, 43, shared a video of the girls’ night via Instagram on Friday, January 31, where eagled-eyed followers spotted the Suits alum.

In her blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance in the video, Markle, 43, can be seen sitting alongside Washington, 48, and several other women as Alba makes her way to the table holding plates of donuts decorated with birthday sparklers.

The video also showed the Duchess of Sussex cheering on Washington as everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to the Scandal actress.

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Alba explained in the Instagram post that the women had come together to celebrate Washington’s birthday with a manifestation ceremony that aimed to help them “release what no longer serves us” and become more in tune with their “third eye.”

“Happy Born Day to my girl @kerrywashington 🥳🎂 There’s nothing like that fill your cup type of girls night 💗 Under the energy of the #NewMoon in Aquarius ♒️, we came together for a beautiful ceremony led by Jill, founder of @spiritdaughter 🌑✨” Alba wrote via Instagram. “New moons are a time for fresh starts, setting intentions, and calling in new possibilities—and this night was just that. We connected, manifested, released what no longer serves us, and tapped into our power and highest vibration 💫🧘🏽‍♀️🪷”

She added, “Feeling extra grateful – to more nights like these ✨🫶🏽”

Baby2Baby CEO Kelly Sawyer, Jen Kroog Rosenberg, the CEO of marketing for Jessica’s company The Honest Company, and Shahed Fakhari Larson, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Coatu were also among the guests in attendance at the manifestation ceremony.

Washington shared her appreciation for the special day in the comments section of Alba’s Instagram post.

“Such a beautiful way to start the new year!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you @jessicaalba @spiritdaughter!!!!!!!” she wrote.

Jenna Dewan, 44, also appeared to have attended the event, commenting, “Best night 🥹✨❤️ thank you @jessicaalba @spiritdaughter !!”

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It comes after Alba’s split with her husband of 16 years, Cash Warren, 46, was made public on January 8.

A week later, the actress confirmed they had separated and were preparing to divorce via her social media.

“I’ve been on a journey of self-realization and transformation for years — both as an individual and in partnership with Cash,” Alba wrote via Instagram on January 16. “I’m proud of how we’ve grown in our marriage over the last 20 years and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.”

Meanwhile, Markle has been busy this year with charitable pursuits. She and husband Prince Harry, 40, rolled up their sleeves to lend a hand to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires earlier in January.