When you think of powerful friendships in Hollywood, it’s rare to see one quite like Chrissy Teigen and Meghan Markle’s. Their bond has made headlines lately—not because it’s conventional, but because it defies expectations. In a new interview with People, Teigen opened up about how she views Meghan, how they met, how people misunderstand her, and whether their children—Teigen’s four and Meghan’s two—have ever played together. Spoiler alert: the answer is a little more complicated than you might expect.

The Roots of an Unlikely Friendship

Teigen calls Meghan an “incredible” and “strong” person, someone she deeply admires even when others are quick to judge. She says what’s often lost in the noise is Meghan’s authenticity—her tendency to “live simply” and act from a place of genuine care rather than performance. Teigen confessed that because Meghan is so widely polarizing, people project onto her narratives that aren’t real.

That kind of defense suggests more than casual acquaintance—it suggests Teigen has seen Meghan in moments most never do. And given Meghan’s life under constant scrutiny, that takes more courage than most realize.

They first crossed paths in the mid-2000s, during their modeling and entertainment circles. Over time, their friendship deepened—Teigen even appeared on Meghan’s Netflix show With Love, Meghan. That appearance stirred reaction online, but Teigen stood by Meghan, calling her friendship “real.”

Why They Haven’t Set Up a Playdate

Here’s one of the more surprising takes Teigen shared: despite being close and having kids who are in similar age ranges, their children haven’t had playdates with each other. Why? Teigen jokes that she “just doesn’t leave the house”—she does most everything at home when she can. It’s partly practical, partly tongue-in-cheek—but she left the door open: “If the time came up, absolutely.”

The truth is, busy schedules, protective parenting instincts, and the complexity of celebrity life make spontaneous playdates less simple than they sound. But Teigen’s willingness to admit it—and not pretend otherwise—is part of what makes this friendship feel real.

Trying to Shield the Real from the Public Eye

Teigen’s praise of Meghan comes with a critique of the public’s impulse to overanalyze every gesture. She says people “read into what they want to believe”, especially when it comes to Meghan’s motives or choices. She admires that Meghan can stand amid criticism and still say, “I’m happy and healthy and I feel good.”

It’s hard to maintain a friendship under that glare. But Teigen insists that what they share is quiet, private, meaningful—and not always for show.

What This Means for Moms, Friends & Reputation

There’s something relatable in what Teigen shared—even if you aren’t in the public eye. A few takeaways stand out:

Friendship without perfection: Real friendships survive distance, image pressure, and public scrutiny.
Boundaries matter: Just because two people are friends doesn’t mean their families must intertwine on schedule.
Authenticity over optics: Teigen’s admiration for Meghan’s refusal to perform for approval underscores the struggle many face to live genuinely.
Hard things behind calm exteriors: When you hear praise like “she lives simply,” it often hides years of hardship invisible to most.

For moms especially, it’s a reminder that even among people with vast resources, the challenges of balancing privacy, children, time, expectations, and personal connection remain real.

A Friendship That Speaks Louder Than Noise

Chrissy Teigen’s words aren’t shallow PR. They reveal someone rooting for Meghan in a landscape where few survive unscathed. And that matters—for both women, for fans, and for anyone tired of scripted narratives.

In a world that’s always listening, friendship like this whispers something louder: that true connection doesn’t need constant proof. And sometimes, not having scheduled playdates doesn’t mean a relationship lacks depth—it just means life is busy, messy, and real.