In a recent Instagram post, Mindy Carling playfully teased Prince Harry, poking fun at his controversial 2023 memoir, authored by a friend's husband, whom she jokingly referred to as "some book author married to her friend."
Sharing a photo of herself with her arm around the Duke of Sussex, Carling quipped about her encounter with the friend's husband, whom she met at a work event. She captioned the snapshot, suggesting that he seemed interesting, noting his book, and playfully indicating her intention to check it out.
Carling, known for her role in "The Mindy Project," found herself mingling with Prince Harry at a BetterUp summit in San Francisco. Both were speakers at the event, with Harry serving as the Chief Impact Officer for the tech organization. Notably, Meghan Markle, Harry's wife, opted not to attend, perhaps to distance herself from Harry's controversial memoir. Instead, she participated in a polo match the following day, strategically avoiding being overshadowed by Harry's presence at the summit.
Sharing glimpses from backstage, Carling offered her followers an inside look at the event, including her chic attire—a stylish "I love you" cardigan by Libertine, complemented by black jeans and red suede pointed-toe heels, contrasting with Harry's more casual attire of a gray blazer layered over a white button-down shirt and dark jeans.
Social media users also noticed Meghan Markle's estranged friend, Jessica Morrone, responding to Carling's post with a love heart emoji. Morrone, who befriended Meghan during her time filming "Suits" in Toronto, had previously been a vocal supporter of the Duchess but reportedly fell out with her in June 2020. Some fans found amusement in the lighthearted banter, speculating about Meghan's husband and Carling's connection, while others questioned Carling's association with the Sussexes, suggesting it reflected poorly on her reputation.
Criticism also surfaced, with some accusing Carling of conniving in Harry's PR stunt and questioning her choice to associate with the royal couple. Such comments sparked debates about the nature of celebrity friendships and the dynamics within Hollywood circles. Despite the mixed reactions, Carling's playful jab at Prince Harry's memoir and her encounter at the event stirred up considerable attention on social media.
