Kim Kardashian pulled out all the stops for her 43rd birthday celebration, hosting a star-studded event at the upscale restaurant Funke in Beverly Hills.

The Skims founder arrived in style, donning a charming body-hugging dress with a strappy top that revealed glimpses of her toned torso.

Completing her birthday look, the Kardashians sported black shades and orange strappy heels.

The guest list included Kim’s sisters Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Kendall Jenner, along with her mother Kris Jenner.

Notable attendees also included Hailey Bieber, Kimora Lee Simmons, Lauren Sanchez, Sofia Vergara, and Ivanka Trump.

Lauren Sanchez made a sleek entrance in a strapless black ensemble, while Kimora Lee Simmons arrived in an oversized black jacket, accompanied by an adorable little dog.

Ivanka Trump dazzled in a sequined two-piece as she left dinner at a high-end pasta restaurant.

However, one name was conspicuously absent from the guest list – Meghan Markle.

Meghan had previously claimed to be best friends with Kim Kardashian, even suggesting that she was considering an invitation to their Hulu show.

However, it seems that the reality star did not extend an invite to Meghan for her birthday bash.

This unexpected snub comes as a surprise, considering Kris Jenner’s purported efforts to bring Meghan into the family fold as Kimmy’s new best friend.

It appears that this may have been a PR stunt on Meghan’s part, and now the Kardashians have delivered a painful clapback.

It’s understandable why Meghan Markle’s presence might not be desired at any party.

Her overzealous hugging and excessive bronzer smearing can be off-putting.

She tends to flit around the room, desperate for attention, barging into conversations and eagerly inserting herself into photographs.

It’s safe to say that she is not the most pleasant company.

Even the Kardashians, known for their connections and social circles, have chosen not to invite her.

This snub raises questions about Meghan’s attempts to manifest a connection with the Kardashian clan.

It seems that the Harkles, as they are known, are only invited to events if they have purchased an award, made a donation, or if it is a WME-related or celebrity event where the agency can squeeze them in somehow.

However, it appears that WME, despite its connections, does not have enough influence to secure an invitation for the Harkles to exclusive Hollywood parties.

While Ari may have been able to call in favors in the past, it seems that his power has diminished, leaving the Harkles with invitations from D-listers at best.

Furthermore, rumors suggest that Meghan’s contract with WME is on shaky ground and may be terminated in the spring of 2024.

It wouldn’t be surprising if Meghan retaliates against Kim Kardashian for snubbing her, much like how George Clooney snubbed the Harkles at their New York gala.

It’s worth noting that Kourtney Kardashian, Kim’s sister with whom she has been publicly feuding, was also left off the guest list.

The two sisters recently had a blowout fight during the season 4 premiere of their hit Hulu show, where Kim revealed her involvement in a group chat called “Not Kourtney,” alleging that Kourtney’s close friends complained about her changing since her marriage to Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.

In conclusion, Kim Kardashian’s star-studded birthday bash was filled with glitz and glamour, but one notable absence was Meghan Markle.