Meghan Markle determined to befriend Jennifer Aniston but sources say actress ‘isn’t interested’

MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle is reportedly excited that Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Aniston is set to become her neighbor in Montecito, California.

However, her enthusiasm appears to extend beyond simple admiration, as she is determined to establish a friendship with Aniston, viewing her as a potential key to reviving her standing in Hollywood.

Meghan Markle's 'BFF' wishlist

According to reports, Meghan believes that a bond with the 'Friends' star could help her rebuild connections and regain influence in the industry.

“Jen is at the top of Meghan's wishlist as a BFF,” an insider told RadarOnline.com.

“She has so much influence and prestige in the business and is on first-name terms with all the big power players,” the source added.

Meghan Markle’s struggles to reclaim Hollywood status

Since stepping down from royal duties and relocating to Montecito, California, Meghan Markle has faced challenges in re-establishing herself in the entertainment industry.

Despite securing high-profile deals with Spotify and Netflix alongside Prince Harry, their projects have struggled to make a lasting impact.

Her latest venture, the lifestyle series 'With Love, Meghan', has been met with skepticism, while Harry’s 'Polo' documentary received lukewarm reviews.

She recently renamed her lifestyle brand as As Ever and also launched a new podcast 'Confessions of a Female Founder' with Lemonada Media.

Hoping to turn the tide, Meghan has reportedly been attempting to forge a friendship with Aniston for years but has not had much success.

“Meghan's been chipping away in high hopes of a friendship with Jen,” a source revealed.

“Word is she’s been asking for an introduction for years now, but it hasn’t quite happened yet,” the insider added, according to Marca.

Jennifer Aniston politely keeping her distance from Meghan Markle

While Meghan Markle is keen on forming a connection, insiders suggest that Jennifer Aniston is not as eager.

Known for keeping a close inner circle, the 'Friends' actress has reportedly remained distant, showing no signs of reciprocating Meghan’s overtures.

“Jen's been polite, but she's always so busy, and that 90-mile commute from Bel-Air to Montecito made things even more difficult,” a source explained.

Now that Aniston is moving into the same neighborhood, Meghan reportedly sees a new opportunity to make her case.

“If Meghan can find a way to ride Jen’s coattails and get the rubber stamp into Team Aniston, it’s her ticket to the very top,” the source added.

As of now, Aniston has not publicly commented on the reports, and whether Meghan will succeed in her bid for Hollywood bonding remains to be seen.