Penelope was captured making a grand entrance in a stunning white mini dress, presumably from Chanel, beautifully paired with statement stripe tights, a chic black Chanel handbag, and contrasting toe cap pumps. The actress effortlessly embodied her fashion icon status, with her caramel locks elegantly styled in a half-up, half-down fashion. Her makeup was soft and dewy, featuring a delicate brown eyeshadow, honey-hued blush, and a top-notch lipstick shade.
Among the star-studded guest list, Penelope had a delightful encounter with the renowned "Fast and Furious" star, Vin Diesel. Although they haven't shared the screen before, they've likely developed a strong bond within the vibrant Hollywood party circuit. The event featured an epic group photo, showcasing the incredible star power in attendance. Besides Penelope and Salma, the snapshot featured Patricia Retta, Maria Bellow, Maria K. Alonzo, Jacqueline Bissett, and Gina Davis, among others.
While many other Hollywood stars graced the party with their presence, it's worth noting that Megan Markle was conspicuously absent. This absence raised eyebrows, given Megan's past close friendship with Salma Hayek. Salma was part of the select group of stars personally chosen by Megan to appear on the cover of British Vogue last fall. However, Salma later commented on Megan's behavior, suggesting a shift in their relationship dynamics.
Salma revealed that she and Megan had collaborated secretly on the coveted September issue of British Vogue. "I couldn't talk about it, and I didn't," she disclosed in a CNN interview. "I felt very honored when we did this photo shoot. No one else knew what it was for; only me and the photographer, Peter Lindbergh, knew." However, after discovering Megan's ulterior motives related to a billionaire husband, French businessman France Henry, Penelope decided to distance herself from Megan, leading to her absence from the recent gathering.
This incident has contributed to Megan Markle being labeled as the biggest Hollywood hypocrite earlier this year. Megan had previously received accolades for her support of women's rights and feminism, including recognition from renowned feminist Gloria Steinem's organization. However, a recent report by The Express exposed a significant gender pay gap within Megan's own foundation, contradicting her public stance on equal pay.
Critics argue that Megan's actions don't align with her rhetoric of supporting feminism and equality. Her foundation exhibited substantial pay disparities among its highest-paid employees. For instance, Archewell's executive director and president, James Hol, received a salary of $81,500 in 2022, while senior strategic adviser Michael Stein earned $1,882, and co-executive director Sha Anup took home $74,233.
Social media critics have pointed out this hypocritical lack of equal pay within Megan's organization. Some have questioned whether Sha Anup's salary discrepancy is due to her resemblance to Megan, posing a potential threat. In light of these revelations, Megan Markle faces criticism for failing to address gender inequality within her own foundation, despite her vocal advocacy for women's rights and equal pay.
