It was there that she came face to face with another A-list attendee, screen icon Demi Moore. Sources say Demi, who has modeled for Dior Beauty in the past and knows the show's organizers well, spotted Meghan's pushy antics from across the catwalk. Already unhappy that an outsider was crowding in, things escalated when Meghan supposedly waved and blew kisses towards the cameras, drawing more attention. Witnesses claim this is when Demi snapped, loudly yelling out to Meghan in front of shocked onlookers, "Who do you think you are? No one wants your fake Vogue cover girl act here." A visibly embarrassed Meghan promptly moved back, but the damage was done.
Video and photos quickly surfaced online, appearing to show a fuming Demi pointing and gesturing angrily as Jessica tried to drag Meghan away from further confrontation. While US Weekly was the only outlet to initially report on the incident, others have since confirmed witnessing the explosive showdown take place center stage at the fashion spectacle.
Stylists and editors alike looked on uncomfortably as the two Hollywood types clashed. So what exactly caused Demi to blow up at Meghan in such a disrespectful public manner? Sources say Demi prides herself as a long-standing Dior ambassador who gives back more than she gains, unlike new faces seeking empty praise.
Demi is said to view Meghan as an opportunist hanging off fashion's coattails for attention rather than real purpose. She apparently felt Meghan was disrespecting the event by crashing uninvited to simply rubberneck and snap selfies for her pampered lifestyle brand. Others speculate Demi may still harbor some jealousy towards Meghan for overshadowing her at their shared events since marrying into royalty.
Either way, the two clearly don't see eye to eye creatively or politically. Of course, PR experts warn this is an awful look for Meghan to be publicly berated at high-profile industry functions, no matter the factors. She clearly overestimated her welcome, pushing in where she didn't belong.
Whether justified or an overreaction, Demi has now undoubtedly damaged Meghan's credibility in the industry she's worked so hard to infiltrate post-Firm. Critics say this shows why access shouldn't be assumed without substance backing one's place at the table. Only time will tell if this Paris fashion clash has long-term effects on their respective careers and relationships within the circles that actually matter.
