Meghan Markle is looking to resolve a brewing public dispute with lifestyle icon Martha Stewart directly and privately rather than let it escalate further, according to people familiar with the situation cited in recent celebrity media reports. Despite the dispute, another source close to Meghan reportedly stressed that she remains a fan of Stewart's despite the friction created by the interview. The dispute follows other recent comments from Stewart about Meghan that have drawn attention in entertainment media. Meghan and Stewart are not strangers to each other's broader social and professional circles. Coverage of the situation has also drawn comparisons to how Meghan has handled similar celebrity-related speculation in the past.