Meghan Markle's ‘condescending' take on A-list pal's success exposed as body language pro says shes full of ‘contempt'
A BODY language expert has claimed Meghan Markle is full of 'contempt' over one of her best A-list friends' global success.
The Duchess of Sussex was recently interviewed by Emma Grede, co-founder of Skims with Kim Kardashian and podcast host for Aspire.
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The two women sat down for a chat, covering family life for Meghan and Prince Harry as well as her ventures after leaving the royal family.
But the topic soon moved on to one of Meghan's closest A-list friends, Serena Williams, who has amassed a £260 million fortune.
Meghan, 43, name-dropped the Grand Slam champion, telling Emma: "My dear friend, Serena, as you know..." before Emma cut her off excitedly saying, "I love Serena.
"She's like my girl crush, talk about a successful entrepreneur, by the way."
"Oh yeah," Meghan replied with her eyes closed.
Body language expert, Jesús Enrique Rosas, who analysed the interview for his Instagram account, The Body Language Guy, claims this is where things take a turn.
He said: "You saw that? You spotted it?"
"That 'Oh yeah,' was extremely condescending.
"And I spot there's a bit of contempt in that smile."
He explained that the left corner of her mouth was pulling higher than the right, indicating negative emotions.
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He also pointed out that when Meghan says the tennis super star is 'Doing so well,' that she turns her jaw to one side and almost grimaces.
The body language expert claims the facial expression suggests Meghan is thinking, 'Why are we talking about Serena?'
Serena and Meghan first met at the 2010 Super Bowl, when the New Orleans Saints took on the Indianapolis Colts, before reuniting for a Celebrity Beach Bowl tournament, where they 'immediately' hit it off.
Meghan wrote on her now-defunct lifestyle blog, The Tig: "We hit if off immediately.
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Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives.
Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan.
Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes.
Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand.
Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans.
As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam.
ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items.
New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship.
"Taking pictures, laughing through the flag football game we were both playing in, and chatting...
"Not about tennis or acting, but about all the good, old-fashioned girly stuff."
Since their chance encounter, the two have been close friends, supporting each other publicly.
Serena was also the first person to appear on Meghan's Spotify podcast Archetypes, which was cancelled after just one season.
She was also one of the first people to defend Meghan for her controversial Oprah Winfrey interview about leaving the royal family.
In a statement on Twitter after the interview aired, Williams described her as a 'selfless friend' who 'teaches me every day what it means to be truly noble'.
"Her words illustrate the pain and cruelty she's experienced," Serena wrote.
In more recent months, Serena attended Prince Harry's Netflix polo match.
She was seen giggling and gossiping with the Duchess on the sidelines of the Sentebale Polo Cup in Miami, Florida.
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