Wallace asked Driver for his thoughts on this comparison, to which the actor responded warmly, stating, "That's very nice; those are the actors that made me want to be an actor, so that's a very nice comparison." Wallace continued by asking if Driver accepted the comparison, to which the actor playfully noted that The New Yorker had also called him a "horse face" and that he tried not to pay too much attention to such comments. However, the interview took a surprising and controversial turn when Wallace drew a parallel between Driver and Meghan Markle.
He remarked, "You know, you remind me a lot of Meghan Markle. She's also not your typical Royal, and she's faced a lot of criticism for that. Do you think there's a parallel between you and her?" Driver appeared taken aback by the comparison, responding, "I don't know much about her, to be honest. I don't follow the royal family or anything like that."
Wallace pressed on, inquiring if Driver sympathized with Meghan Markle, considering the controversies surrounding her treatment by the media, the public, and her own family. Driver maintained his stance, emphasizing that he doesn't pass judgment on people he doesn't know personally and that he couldn't fully understand her experiences. He also emphasized the differences in their lives and careers, stating, "I'm just an actor; she's a former actress who married a prince. I don't think we have much in common other than maybe being unconventional in some way."
Rather than moving on from the line of questioning, Wallace chose to comment on Driver's appearance. He remarked, "Well, that leads me to ask the next question I wanted to ask you, which is that you don't look like the typical movie star. Has that been a help or a hindrance?" Driver appeared visibly uncomfortable with this line of inquiry, offering a self-deprecating response by stating that he doesn't dwell on his looks and simply focuses on doing his job as an actor. He expressed uncertainty about whether his appearance has aided or impeded his career but expressed hope that people see him as more than just a face.
The controversial interview sparked strong reactions on Twitter, with many viewers criticizing Chris Wallace for his comments and his comparison of Driver to Meghan Markle. Some condemned his rudeness and inappropriate remarks, defending Driver's talent and appearance, while others expressed their displeasure with the interview's direction and questioned the need for such comparisons.