Beyoncé is among the celebrities praising Meghan Markle for her 'courageous' interview with Oprah

Jacob SarkisianMar 10, 2021, 20:01 IST

Beyoncé is one of many celebrities coming out in support of Meghan Markle.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney/Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Oprah Winfrey interview has provoked strong responses from many.
Many celebrities are coming out in defence of the couple, calling the interview "courageous."
Beyoncé, Serena Williams, and Amanda Gorman have sent messages of support to Meghan and Harry.

Celebrities including Beyoncé and Serena Williams are coming out in support of Meghan Markle after her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, calling the Duchess "courageous" for the explosive interview.

Oprah's interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left viewers across the globe stunned, with several dramatic reveals coming out from the chat, including Markle telling Oprah that she had had suicidal thoughts after facing scrutiny from the British press.

The interview has provoked strong responses from many, including British morning show host Piers Morgan who quit his show "Good Morning Britain" after refusing to apologize for his rants against the royal.

However, there are numerous celebrities are coming out in defence of Markle. Scroll down to see each one's response.

Beyoncé thanked Meghan for her 'courage'

Beyoncé and Meghan Markle met at the 2019 premiere of "The Lion King" in London. Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / POOL / AFP) (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Serena Williams said she is 'so proud' of her 'truly noble' friend

Serena Williams has been friends with Meghan Markle since 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

Wendell Pierce said Meghan will 'always have a friend' in him

Wendell Pierce starred in "Suits" with Meghan Markle. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Poet Amanda Gorman called Meghan 'the Crown's greatest opportunity for change'

American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington DC on January 20, 2021. PATRICK SEMANSKY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Bernice King tweeted that she is 'grateful Meghan Markle is still here'

Bernice King tweeted her support for Meghan Markle. Paras Griffin/Getty Images

Meena Harris tweeted 'happy Meghan Markle appreciation day'

Meena Harris is the niece of Vice President Kamala Harris. Paul Archuleta/Getty Images

Celebrity make-up artist Daniel Martin posted a Maya Angelou poem in support of Meghan

Daniel Martin has been Meghan Markle's make-up artist since "Suits." Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for InStyle

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