This incident unfolded at the reception of Baumbach and Gerwig's wedding, which took place at New York City Hall on December 19, 2023. The couple, who had been together since 2011 and had two children, invited a select group of friends and colleagues from the film industry. Notable attendees included Ben Stiller, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, and Wes Anderson. Meghan and Harry, who had been residing in Los Angeles since their controversial exit from the royal family, were among the guests due to their mutual involvement in Netflix projects alongside Baumbach and Gerwig.
However, the celebratory atmosphere took a sour turn when Baumbach took the microphone to toast his new bride and, in the process, confronted Meghan with a pointed remark. According to an eyewitness who spoke to the tabloid magazine Star, Baumbach stated, "I want to thank my beautiful wife Greta for being my partner, my collaborator, and my muse. She is the reason I make movies and the reason I'm happy. She is not like some people who use their spouses as stepping stones to gain more fame and fortune and then pull them away from their families and their roots. She is not a gold digger, a social climber, or a royal pain in the ass."
Baumbach and Gerwig's wedding marked a significant milestone in their 12-year relationship. They tied the knot at New York City Hall and celebrated their nuptials by attending a Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Garden. The source described them as radiant and joyful, with Greta donning a white suit skirt and jacket, while Noah looked dapper in his suit. The couple shares two sons born in March 2019 and February 2023, and Noah also has a 13-year-old son named Roma from his previous marriage.
During this somewhat uncomfortable episode, Meghan reportedly attempted to confront Baumbach, but Prince Harry intervened and advised her to let it go. Baumbach continued his speech by praising Gerwig for her accomplishments as a writer and director, mentioning her multiple Oscar nominations for her films "Lady Bird" and "Little Women." He also expressed his excitement about their upcoming joint project, a live-action adaptation of Barbie starring Margot Robbie.
This incident isn't the first time Meghan and Harry have faced criticism and backlash since their decision to step back from their royal duties and pursue a more independent life in the United States. They have been accused of hypocrisy, selfishness, greed, and ingratitude, along with allegations of leveraging their royal status and connections to secure lucrative deals with platforms like Netflix and Spotify. Additionally, they have been involved in several legal battles with the British press, who have subjected them to relentless negative coverage and scrutiny of their personal and professional lives.
