Serena Williams 'proud' of Meghan for interview 08 Mar 2021 - 19:48 Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, gives an interview to Oprah Winfrey in this undated handout photo. Harpo Productions/Joe Pugliese/Handout via REUTERS AP MONTECITO, Calif - Tennis star Serena Williams says she's "proud” of Meghan Markle following her interview with Oprah Winfrey. Williams called Meghan "my selfless friend” in an Instagram post after the sit-down aired Sunday night in the U.S. praising the Duchess of Sussex as "brave.” "I know it is never easy,” Williams said in the caption. "You are strong- both you and Harry.” Meghan revealed in the interview that she experienced suicidal thoughts after joining the royal family. She also said there were concerns within the palace while she was pregnant with son Archie about how dark his skin might be.