Meghan Markle 'love bombing' Jennifer Aniston with gifts but actress bins them amid Montecito move

Meghan Markle, who lives in Montecito with Prince Harry, was eager to seize the opportunity to make Jennifer Aniston a close friend
UPDATED MAY 30, 2025
Meghan Markle reportedly attempted to befriend her new neighbor, Jennifer Aniston, by showering her with thoughtful gifts and gestures (Getty Images)
Meghan Markle reportedly attempted to befriend her new neighbor, Jennifer Aniston, by showering her with thoughtful gifts and gestures (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle is reportedly attempting to win over her new neighbor, Jennifer Aniston, with a steady stream of gifts and gestures.

According to insiders, the Duchess of Sussex hopes to secure a close friendship with the actress she has long admired, now that Aniston plans to live in Montecito.

Meghan Markle 'thrilled' by Jennifer Aniston's Montecito move

The reports suggest Meghan Markle has been eagerly sending gifts such as jams and luxury wellness products to Jennifer Aniston, but the efforts may not be paying off as hoped.

Jennifer Aniston attends the Apple TV + Primetime Emmy Party at Mother Wolf on September 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Jennifer Aniston attends the Apple TV + Primetime Emmy Party at Mother Wolf on September 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

“Meghan is thrilled that Jennifer is moving to Montecito. She’s been trying to get closer to her for years, and now that they’re neighbors, she sees this as the perfect opportunity,” a source told Radar Online.

Markle, 43, who lives in Montecito with Prince Harry, 40, and their two children, is reportedly hoping Aniston’s move from Bel Air will help make their long-awaited friendship a reality.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend the Whistler Welcoming Ceremony during day two of the 2025 Invictus Games on February 10, 2025, in Whistler, Canada (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend the Whistler Welcoming Ceremony during day two of the 2025 Invictus Games on February 10, 2025, in Whistler, Canada (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Aniston, 55, has reportedly decided to relocate after a stalker incident, when Jimmy Wayne Carwile crashed his car into her Bel Air home’s gates, prompting her to seek a safer environment.

Jennifer Aniston has 'quietly binned' gifts from Meghan Markle

Jennifer Aniston, meanwhile, is prioritizing her safety and has no interest in expanding her social circle. 

“Jen appreciates the gestures but is focused on settling into her new home and prioritizing her safety. She’s not looking to expand her social circle at the moment,” a source told the outlet.


 
 
 
 
 
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According to the publication source, Aniston sees “Meghan as poisonous and wants nothing to do with the drama she creates around herself and with the royal family.”

The source added, “Jen has quietly binned Meg’s gifts and not replied to any of her desperate invites for chats."

"She knows Meg also wants her as a guest on her podcast, but she’s having none of it. She doesn’t want her jam — or her friendship!” they added.


 
 
 
 
 
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Jennifer Aniston is 'at the top of' Meghan Markle's BFF wish list

The publication previously reported that Jennifer Aniston is "at the top of Meghan’s wish list as a BFF" for having "so much influence and prestige in the business and is on first-name terms with all the big power players."

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025, in New York City (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025, in New York City (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)

Another source speculated that Markle was “frantic” about getting back inside the “showbiz tent” and hinted that if she could “find a way to ride Jen’s coattails,” it could be “her ticket to the very top in Hollywood.”

However, the insider concluded, “Jennifer just ain’t interested” in getting involved with Meghan.

Meghan Markle's 'desperate' efforts to connect with Jennifer Aniston have failed

Despite Meghan Markle trying for years to use mutual friends to connect with Jennifer Aniston, “it hasn’t quite happened yet,” a source said. “Jen’s been polite but she’s always so busy, and that 90-mile commute from Jen’s place in Bel-Air to Montecito makes it so much harder."

Jennifer Aniston accepts the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award onstage at The Hollywood Reporter 2021 Power 100 Women in Entertainment, presented by Lifetime at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 08, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter)
Jennifer Aniston accepts the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award onstage at The Hollywood Reporter 2021 Power 100 Women in Entertainment, presented by Lifetime at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 08, 2021, in Los Angeles, California (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

"But now, with Jen moving into her new place, it’s opening a whole new door for Meghan — and she couldn’t be more excited,” the source added.

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