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Meghan Markle's big Netflix moment is here, and the vibes are... complicated. Her new lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, dropped on March 4, giving fans a peek into her Montecito life with cooking, gardening, and celebrity pals. But just days before the premiere, things got interesting when Meghan stepped out for lunch with longtime friend Serena Williams. Body language expert Judi James spilled the tea to The Mirror US, saying Meghan looked "tense and vulnerable," while Serena seemed "wary." What's going on behind the scenes?
The duo hit up Tre Luna, a swanky Italian spot in Montecito, on March 1, and the photos tell a story. Judi noted, "There's an odd hybrid cross of tension, vulnerability, and excitement from Meghan's body language here." Picture this: Meghan's rocking a navy pinstripe suit, flashing a wide smile, but her clenched hand hints at some nerves.
Launching a show's a big deal-especially one tied to her As Ever brand-and it seems like she's feeling the heat. Meanwhile, Serena, in a burgundy one-piece, played the cool, calm anchor. "Serena's body language makes her look calm but also watchful," Judi explained, pointing out how she hung back at the doorway with an "unsmiling expression."
Their 15-year friendship shone through, though. Meghan steered Serena in with a hand on her back, and later clung to her arm as they walked-Judi called it a sign she's leaning on her pal for . "When Meghan clings to her arm, it gives the impression she's seeing Serena as a source of ," she said. These two go way back, from meeting at the 2010 Super Bowl to Serena being "Auntie" to Meghan's daughter, Lilibet. Just last week, Meghan posted an Instagram clip of Lilibet and Serena playing a personalized Candy Land game.
Markle's 'With Love' launch: Tense star, while Serena steal the show
The timing's juicy, too. With Love, Meghan is Meghan's shot at redefining her public vibe after a rocky few years-think Spotify flops and mixed Harry & Meghan doc vibes. With famous faces like Mindy Kaling and Roy Choi popping up in the series, the stakes are high.
Posts on X are buzzing with fans picking up on Meghan's nerves, one noting, "She's got that pre-launch energy-excited but stressed!" Serena's "wary" look might just be her keeping it real for her friend amid the spotlight.
For now, Meghan's juggling excitement and jitters, with Serena as her steady sidekick. The Netflix show's out, and the world's watching.