Meghan Markle was reportedly furious after being publicly called out on a popular podcast by her former Suits co-star Patrick J. Adams, who joked that he had never received any gifts from her new lifestyle brand As Ever — despite other cast and influencers getting care packages filled with jam, sprinkles, and handwritten notes.
The Duchess of Sussex wasted no time responding. Within hours of the clip going viral on Instagram, she sent a jar of her signature As Ever jam to Patrick and his wife Troian Bellisario. However, sources claim the package came with a short note that carried an unmistakably sharp and resentful tone, leaving those close to the situation stunned by the underlying tension.
Sources close to the former Suits cast say Meghan was deeply irritated when Patrick playfully revealed on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that he “did not get a jam” and joked he probably didn’t have “enough followers” to make the list. Reports from insiders indicate she viewed the public ribbing as a deliberate slight, especially since Patrick — who played her on-screen love interest Mike Ross for seven seasons — highlighted how she used to roll her eyes at him constantly on set. Investigators of Hollywood relationships note that the comment, though light-hearted on the surface, hit a nerve, prompting Meghan to act fast and ship the gift while adding a personal note that friends described as cold and laced with hidden resentment rather than warmth.
The timing of the exchange has only fueled speculation. Patrick had spoken fondly of Meghan’s “impeccable” and “astonishing” penmanship in the past, calling her handwritten notes “a work of art.” Yet this latest note allegedly struck a different chord, with its wording suggesting irritation at being put on the spot in front of millions of listeners. As Ever, Meghan’s carefully curated lifestyle brand, has been sending selective PR packages to influencers and podcasters, making Patrick’s public complaint stand out even more. The actress-turned-duchess, who has built her post-royal image around relatability and graciousness, now finds herself facing fresh whispers about how she handles old friendships and perceived public jabs.
This latest chapter adds another intriguing layer to the ongoing Suits reunion drama. While the show continues to enjoy massive success on Netflix years after ending, the cast has maintained only limited contact with Meghan since her marriage to Prince Harry and exit from royal life. Patrick himself admitted there had been “zero” recent communication, yet the swift delivery of the jam — paired with the reportedly tense note — suggests underlying sensitivities still linger beneath the surface of their once-close professional bond.
Whether the resentful note was a momentary reaction to feeling exposed or a sign of deeper friction between Meghan and her former colleagues remains unclear. What is certain is that this exchange has reignited interest in the complicated dynamics between the Duchess and the people who knew her best during her Hollywood years — long before the royal spotlight changed everything.
As fans dissect every word of the podcast and the rapid Instagram response, the true contents and exact tone of that mysterious note continue to spark curiosity across Hollywood circles.
