In a story that echoes the ups and downs of life in the spotlight, Jessica Mulroney, once best friends with none other than Meghan Markle, is facing a public separation that has sent shockwaves through the Toronto social scene. After 16 years of marriage, the stylist and her husband, Ben Mulroney, are calling it quits amid a whirlwind of personal turmoil.

This split comes on the heels of a few difficult years for Mulroney, who found herself at the center of a racism scandal that led to her estrangement from the Duchess of Sussex. Once the darling of Toronto's elite, Jessica's life has transformed dramatically, and now she’s navigating this life-changing decision without the support of her former best friend.

Sources close to the couple revealed that the decision to divorce was made “some time ago.” Jessica has certainly not been hiding her feelings; she made her first public appearance without her wedding ring at the extravagant wedding of producer Vinay Virmani to Sara Koonar at the Ritz Carlton in Toronto last month, where she turned heads not just for her stunning red gown, but also for the glaring absence of her husband.

“They’re split,” a Canadian insider stated, adding that Jessica seemed both sad and relieved, finally gaining clarity after months of speculation. It’s a stark contrast to the glamorous life she once led, where she was known for being the confidante of Meghan Markle, styling the Duchess for her engagement photos and even having her children take part in the royal wedding.

However, the tides turned in 2020 when Mulroney was accused of racism by Canadian influencer Sasha Exeter, which sent her social standing crashing down. The fallout from that incident affected not only her friendships but also her professional life, as she lost her role on ‘Good Morning America’ and her show “I Do, Redo” was axed. Friends note that the pressure from the public and the media has made this divorce even more complicated.

In a recent Instagram post, Mulroney has shown herself confidently moving forward, but her past still looms large. Last March, she joked about forgetting her wedding anniversary, a stark reminder of her life before the split. With three children to care for, Jessica is now focused on navigating this new chapter alone.

The couple has a complicated history, especially since Ben Mulroney is the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who recently passed away. This backdrop only intensifies the public's interest in their breakup.

As Jessica struggles with the weight of her past mistakes and the impact they’ve had on her family, she steps into a future that remains uncertain. The last chapter of her relationship with Ben may have closed, but it remains to be seen how she will rise from the ashes of this public heartache and what lies ahead for the once-celebrated socialite.