In April, Meghan Markle offered a tantalizing first look at her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, with the quiet debut of its inaugural product.
Over the past few weeks, several of the Duchess of Sussex’s close friends have taken to social media to share photos of an exclusive gift: limited-edition jars of American Riviera Orchard strawberry jam, nestled in baskets alongside fresh lemons. Each jar is part of a hand-numbered batch of just 50, with only ten recipients publicly revealing their jam—so far.
The launch hints at a broader lifestyle vision that may tie into one of Meghan and Prince Harry’s recently announced Netflix projects. Among the upcoming releases is a cooking and entertaining series led by Meghan, which promises to spotlight “the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.”
Here’s a look at the lucky few who’ve received the coveted jam (so far):
Kelly McKee Zajfen
Meghan Markle’s inner circle is already getting a sweet taste of her latest venture. Kelly McKee Zajfen, one of Meghan’s close friends, took to Instagram to share a sunny snap of herself holding an American Riviera Orchard gift basket, complete with the brand’s debut strawberry jam. “Ohhhhh Just a taste of what’s to come!!! So proud of you M,” she captioned the post, tagging the official Orchard account and offering followers a peek into what’s shaping up to be a beautifully curated lifestyle brand.
Abigail Spencer
Actress Abigail Spencer—Meghan Markle’s longtime friend and former Suits co-star—joined the early wave of American Riviera Orchard supporters with a cheerful Instagram post on April 21. In the photos, Spencer is seen posing with a jar of the brand’s strawberry jam alongside a beagle that closely resembles one of Meghan and Prince Harry’s beloved pets.
“This jam is my jam,” she captioned the post, adding, “A delicious taste of what’s to come indeed… love you so M🍓🌱🍋🫶🏽.” Fellow recipient Mindy Kaling chimed in with a fitting comment: “This is like an ad for sunshine and happiness.”
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross quietly joined the list of early recipients of Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard debut. The actress shared a photo to her Instagram Story featuring a beautifully arranged basket of lemons, with the brand’s signature strawberry jam jar nestled at the center. Also visible was a cream-colored envelope bearing Ross’s name in elegant script—possibly penned by Meghan herself.
Nacho Figueras and Delfina Balquier
Longtime friends of the Sussexes, Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier, were among the first to spotlight American Riviera Orchard on social media. The couple each shared images featuring the same jar of Meghan’s homemade strawberry jam. “Strawberry jam makes me happy,” Blaquier wrote, adding, “And I ❤️ your jam,” while tagging the brand’s account. Figueras posted a playful shot of himself enjoying the jam on toast.
Tracy Robbins
Tracy Robbins, who attended the Bob Marley: One Love premiere in Jamaica, was among the first to showcase Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard launch. She shared a photo of the curated gift on her Instagram Story, thanking the brand for the delicious basket and jam, and adding the hashtags #montecitogoodness and #americanrivieraorchard.
Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner is the latest high-profile name to receive a taste of Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard. The reality TV mogul shared a photo on her Instagram Story featuring the elegant gift basket—complete with lemons, a jar of strawberry jam, and a handwritten note addressed to her. “Thank you @americanrivieraorchard,” she wrote, adding a yellow heart and lemon emoji for a sunny touch.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Last Tuesday, Chrissy Teigen highlighted American Riviera Orchard’s jam in a fun Instagram reel, vibing to Bob Marley’s “Jamming.” She whipped up a quick sandwich using the jam, rustic bread, salted butter, brie, and bacon, declaring it a top bite of 2025. Teigen said the easy, eight-minute recipe delighted her household for days.
Heather Dorak
In a heartwarming moment, Heather Dorak, a dear friend of Meghan Markle, recently took to social media to spotlight the latest offering from American Riviera Orchard. Posting a charming photo of her children savoring the brand’s artisanal jam, Dorak raved about its appeal. “Loved by little ones and moms alike!” she captioned, giving a nod to the homemade treat’s delicious quality. “Grateful for this delightful gift, @americanrivieraorchard. Sending love, M
Mindy Kaling
Meghan Markle gave one of her prized American Riviera Orchard gift baskets to actress and writer Mindy Kaling, who recently visited San Francisco and spent time with Prince Harry. Kaling gave another look into the exclusive launch of Meghan’s new business by posting a picture on her Instagram Story with the simple yet excited caption, “obsessed,” and tagged the brand’s official account.
Garcelle Beauvais
Joining the increasing list of jam recipients, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills actress Garcelle Beauvais shared a photo of the American Riviera Orchard gift basket on Instagram, tagging the Orchard’s account and captioning it “sweetness.”
