The former "Friends" star, who had previously engaged in a public feud with Angelina Jolie over Brad Pitt, seized an opportunity to confront Meghan during a live TV show hosted by Oprah Winfrey. The show was intended to be a reunion of the cast of "Suits," the legal drama that catapulted Meghan to fame. However, things took a dramatic turn when Aniston, appearing as a surprise guest, accused Meghan of having an affair with Patrick J. Adams, a co-star from her "Suits" days, while she was still married to Trevor Engelson.
Aniston claimed to have evidence of Meghan's infidelity and alleged that she was the reason behind Meghan and Engelson's divorce in 2013. According to Aniston, she had witnessed Meghan and Adams flirting and engaging in romantic interactions on the set of "Suits," suggesting that their secret relationship had spanned several years. Aniston also asserted that Meghan had used Adams to further her career and subsequently discarded him when she met Prince Harry.
Expressing sympathy for Adams, who was supposedly heartbroken by Meghan's betrayal, Aniston accused Meghan of hypocrisy, portraying herself as a humanitarian and feminist while acting manipulative and self-centered behind the scenes. Meghan, visibly shocked and furious by Aniston's accusations, vehemently denied everything, labeling Aniston a liar. Meghan asserted that she and Adams were merely friends and colleagues and had never crossed any boundaries. She insisted that she loved Engelson but that their relationship had unraveled due to their busy schedules and the challenges of a long-distance relationship.
Meghan expressed her happiness with Prince Harry and emphasized that their departure from the royal family was driven by a desire for privacy and the well-being of their son, Archie. She also defended her career as an actress and an activist, asserting that she had nothing to hide. The heated argument escalated further, with Aniston branding Meghan as a home wrecker and a fraud, while Meghan fired back, calling Aniston bitter and jealous.
Oprah Winfrey attempted to mediate and defuse the situation, but her efforts were in vain. The show abruptly concluded with both women storming off the stage. This incident sparked a significant controversy, with fans and media outlets taking sides. Some applauded Aniston for supposedly exposing Meghan's true character, while others criticized her for being impolite and disrespectful.
On the other hand, Meghan received both support for standing up for herself and scrutiny for her interview with Oprah. Many questioned her motives and morals. As for Patrick J. Adams, he remained silent and stayed away from the spotlight, as he was happily married to actress Troian Bellisario, had a daughter, and was pursuing a successful career as a producer and director. He had no desire to get entangled in the drama.
The feud between Jennifer Aniston and Meghan Markle has become one of the most sensational stories of the year, shedding light on how fame, fortune, and love can create enemies and scandals in the world of Hollywood.
