Meghan Markle Dazzles in $36K Diamond Necklace and an Updo Reminiscent of Her Wedding Reception Hair at Paley Honors Gala

Mar. 15, 2025

No one does effortless glam quite likeMeghan Markle.

On Dec. 4, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, appeared at the2024 Paley Honors Fall Galain Beverly Hills to support her friendTyler Perry, and she did not miss the opportunity to affirm her red carpet prowess.

Markle wore a black strapless Oscar de la Renta gown featuring a sweetheart neckline, knee-high slit and short train. She teamed the dress with Stuart Weitzman’sNudist Sandalin black suede.

The description continues: “Each diamond, carefully set in the necklace, reflects the goddess’s ability to randomize and bring luck, adding a touch of celestial brilliance to the wearer.”

Meghan Markle.Leon Bennett/FilmMagic

Leon Bennett/FilmMagic

Markle’s glam was equally as chic and timeless. Her minimal makeup look was courtesy of makeup artistDaniel Martin, who has long worked with the star, including on her wedding day.

Meghan Markle.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Martin kept it simple with fluttery lashes, soft pink blush and a pink glossy lip. Of course, there was plenty of glow — the Duchess' dewy, radiant skin was nearly as reflective as her diamond necklace.

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At the gala, Perry, 55, received the highest honor from The Paley Center for Media. The Duchess posed on the red carpet alongside Perry, who is godfather to her andPrince Harry’s daughter  3-year-old daughter,Princess Lilibet. In 2020, the actor and filmmaker offered his Los Angeles home to the couple and their 5-year-old son,Prince Archie, they transitioned out of their royal roles.

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Meghan Markle and Tyler Perry.JC Olivera/Shutterstock

JC Olivera/Shutterstock

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were listed as tribute chairs for the big night, alongsideWhoopi Goldberg,Gayle King,Taraji P. Henson,George Lucas,Kerry Washingtonand more.

Markle, however, stepped out solo for the event one day after husband Prince Harry squashed any speculation about their relationship status.

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“Apparently we’ve bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what?” the Duke of Sussex, 40, said induring a conversationwithNew York Timescolumnist and Dealbook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin atthe publication’s 2024 DealBook Summit.

“It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls,” he continued. “Their hopes are just built and built, and it’s like, ‘Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,’ and then it doesn’t happen. So I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do.”

source: people.com