Paula Abdul is truly touched. The legendary singer opened up about a sweet surprise that came her way recently.
Meghan Markle used Paula’s classic 1989 hit Forever Your Girl on her Instagram Story to celebrate her eighth wedding anniversary with Prince Harry. The moment caught Paula completely off guard, and she loved every bit of it.
Paula was at the 2026 American Music Awards on May 25 when she spoke to E! News about the whole thing. She said she was stunned when she first found out. “I was in shock and I was so touched,” she told the outlet.
She did not stop there. Paula reflected on what moments like this mean to her. “I never take anything for granted with my career, I never have. And so, I’m always humbled to have little gems like that appear in my life. It’s very touching,” she said.
As soon as Paula saw Meghan using her song on social media, she did not hesitate. She hit reshare and reposted it straight to her own Instagram Story. She also reached out to Meghan personally. “I just texted her back,” Paula shared. She kept her message warm and simple. “What beautiful pictures and thank you so much for using my song,” she wrote.
On May 19, Meghan Markle shared a never-before-seen photo from her and Harry’s wedding day on Instagram. She kept the caption short and sweet, writing, “Eight years ago today.” The post quickly grabbed attention online, and the choice of song only added to the sentimental mood.
Harry and Meghan tied the knot in 2018 at Windsor Castle in a ceremony watched by millions around the world. The couple now lives in California with their two children. Their son Archie is seven years old and their daughter Lilibet just turned four.
For Paula Abdul, the moment was more than just a social media mention. It was a reminder that music connects people in ways that last for decades. A song recorded in 1989 showed up in a duchess’s anniversary tribute in 2026, and the woman who made it still felt the same gratitude she always has.
That kind of staying power is rare. And Paula knows it.
