Meghan Markle dazzles in diamonds and strapless gown for solo red carpet appearance at Hollywood gala.

Meghan Markle dazzled during a solo red carpet appearance on Wednesday, as she supported her friend Tyler Perry at The Paley Honors gala in Beverly Hills.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, wowed in a strapless black Oscar de la Renta gown with a sizzling front slit and strappy Celine heels at the event, held at the iconic Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Sparkling around her neck was an exquisite diamond Logan Hollowell necklace, which she paired with rings by Lorraine Schwartz and Engender, according to Marie Claire.

Meghan and husband Prince Harry, 40 — who recently said the pair have no plans to return to the United Kingdom — were part of the Tribute Host Committee Chairs for the event, though he was not present on the red carpet.

Harry was in New York at the annual DealBook Summit, also attended by Jeff Bezos and Bill Clinton, where he revealed that he and wife Meghan Markle have no plans to return to the UK with Archie and Lilibet.

He said said his focus was on “being the best husband and the best dad that I can be” – and claimed that due to security concerns in Britain there are things his two children ‘undoubtedly wouldn’t be able to do in the UK’.

Former Suits star Meghan was at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel to cheer on Perry, 55, as the Paley Center for Media honored the visionary director, actor and philanthropist with a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of his career. Perry was also the recipient of the Paley Honors Award at the soirée.

The actress and her husband have a close friendship with the billionaire filmmaker, who is the godfather of their three-year-old daughter, Lilibet.

Meghan Markle, 43, dazzled during a solo red carpet appearance on Wednesday, as she supported her friend Tyler Perry at The Paley Honors gala in Beverly Hills

Meghan attended the event without Harry, who was in New York

The Duchess of Sussex and husband Prince Harry, 40, were part of the Tribute Host Committee Chairs for the event, though he was not present on the red carpet

The actress wowed at the event, following reports that she and Harry have taken a ‘twin track’ approach to appearances that will see them doing more things on their own

The Suits star was there to cheer on Perry, 55, as the Paley Center for Media honored the visionary director, actor and philanthropist with a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of his career

The smiling Duchess of Sussex left the Beverly Wilshire via a side entrance

The Duke of Sussex speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 in the Big Apple yesterday

Meghan’s raven hair was styled in a relaxed updo, and delicate makeup accentuated her features. She further accessorized her look with a gold Cartier Love bracelet.

In September, Meghan and Harry — who have reportedly taken a ‘twin track’ approach to public appearances, that will see them doing more things on their own rather than together — attended Perry’s star-studded birthday bash with Oprah.

Perry — who previously said Meghan treated him ‘like a therapist’ after quitting the royal family — also famously let the pair stay in his Santa Barbara home when they first moved to America.

The Six Triple Eight filmmaker looked dapper for the night, wearing a black tuxedo with a black button-up underneath.

While on the red carpet he and Meghan shared a tender hug and chatted together.

He also posed with actress Tika Sumpter, 44, who thrilled in a silver gown.

Actress Kerry Washington, 47, was also present to celebrate Perry, and looked stunning in a vibrant blue gown.

Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles, 70, made the event as well, rocking a black blazer dress.

Meanwhile Yvette Nicole Brown, 53, looked chic in a black velvet suit and matching heels.

‘Throughout my career, I have strived to bring people together and to give a voice to those often underrepresented in media,’ Perry said in a statement after it was revealed he would be receiving the award.

‘Media has served as a vital platform for this mission, and I’m honored to receive this award from The Paley Center for Media, an organization that has dedicated itself to spotlighting the power and importance of media.’

Perry previously shared about his friendship with the royal couple: ‘They hid out at my house for a long time. It was so great’

Sparkling around her neck was an exquisite diamond necklace

She had a gold Cartier bracelet on her wrist

The Duchess looked to be in great spirits, despite flying solo for the night

She walked the red carpet solo before meeting up with Perry

She wore delicate glam for the occasion

A touch of mascara drew attention to her eyes  

It comes after Prince Harry revealed that he and Meghan have no plans to return to the United Kingdom

The Sussexes have called Montecito, California home since the summer of 2020 – after they fled the UK and the Royal Family

Meghan laughed it up on the red carpet

She further accessorized her diamond necklace with a number of rings

The actress and her husband have a close friendship with the billionaire filmmaker, who is the godfather of their three-year-old daughter, Lilibet

In September, she and Harry attended Perry’s star-studded birthday bash with Oprah

Perry — who previously said Meghan treated him ‘like a therapist’ after quitting the royal family — also famously let the pair stay in his Santa Barbara home when they first moved to America

Back in 2020, after Harry and Meghan announced that they were saying goodbye to their royal duties and relocating to California, the couple, along with their then-one-year-old son, Archie, spent a few months living in Tyler’s Beverly Hills mansion

During an interview with The Cut in 2022, Meghan, spoke out about her bond with Tyler, explaining that he got in touch with her after she first wed Harry in 2018

She added that he sent her a ‘note’ in which he said he ‘understood’ the intense pressure she was under, and encouraged her to reach out if she ever needed help

She soon began to open up to him about her struggles and the two grew close, despite them never even meeting in person

‘Sometimes, you can tell your life story to a stranger on a plane as opposed to some of the people that are closest to you,’ she told The Cut

According to the outlet, Tyler offering his home to the pair ‘became, in many ways, the reason that Meghan and Harry started their new life in Southern California’

Meghan held hands with Perry as they greeted each other in front of the shutterbugs

She shared a tender hug with the filmmaker

Meghan was seen leaving the event

She was all smiles while navigating the sidewalk in her designer heels

The Duchess didn’t seem to mind the night winter chill

Maureen J. Reidy, the President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media, shared: ‘Through his acclaimed and prolific body of work, Tyler Perry has solidified his place as one of media’s greatest and most impactful figures.’

‘With each new project, he continues to move our industry, and our culture, forward, and it is our great privilege to present Tyler with our highest honor, The Paley Honors Award.’

Other Tribute Host Committee Chairs at the event were Ariel Emanuel, Jon Feltheimer, Whoopi Goldberg, Taraji P. Henson, Matt Johnson, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Gayle King, Debra L. Lee, Mellody Hobson and George Lucas, Scott Mills, The Honorable Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos, and Kerry Washington.

The Paley Center for Media called Perry ‘one of the most inspiring, versatile, prolific, and innovative creatives working in media today’ adding that ‘Over the course of his storied career, he has produced over 2,000 episodes of television, and directed, written, and produced 28 feature films.’

The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to preserving television and radio history and exploring the cultural and social impact of media.

Back in 2020, after Harry and Meghan announced that they were saying goodbye to their royal duties and relocating to California, the couple, along with their then-one-year-old son, Archie, spent a few months living in Tyler’s Beverly Hills mansion.

During an interview with The Cut in 2022, Meghan, spoke out about her bond with Tyler, explaining that he got in touch with her after she first wed Harry in 2018.

She added that he sent her a ‘note’ in which he said he ‘understood’ the intense pressure she was under, and encouraged her to reach out if she ever needed help.

She soon began to open up to him about her struggles and the two grew close, despite them never even meeting in person.

‘Sometimes, you can tell your life story to a stranger on a plane as opposed to some of the people that are closest to you,’ she told The Cut.

The two had an enthusiastic chat

The dynamic duo also posed with Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media

Maureen looked glamorous in a fiery red gown