Meghan Markle was there to celebrate Kerry Washington's birthday, inspiring a look back at their friendship through the years.

Traditionally, when you're invited to a birthday party, you bring a gift for the host and nothing more. You usually don't have to fork over any cash to get through the door. However, one woman saw fit to charge her friends hundreds of dollars to attend her birthday bash.

Kerry Washington rang in her 48th birthday on Friday, surrounded by close friends. The "Scandal" star turned to her close-knit circle, including Jessica Alba, for a special gathering that was more than just a birthday bash -- it was a night of connection and intention-setting.

Meghan Markle attended a spiritual-themed birthday party for her friend Kerry Washington, along with other A-list stars including Jessica Alba.

Jessica Alba has taken to TikTok to share a video from Kerry Washington's birthday celebrations as a bunch of A-list celebrities joined together for a girls' night in