As the smell persisted throughout the hour-and-a-half ceremony, Hoffman grew increasingly uncomfortable. Being particularly sensitive to hygiene, he worried that people might assume the smell was coming from him. Seeking affirmation, he asked his fellow Suits stars if they noticed it, but they claimed they didn't. Feeling isolated, Hoffman expressed his frustration and coined the memorable facial expression that made headlines. Interestingly, Hoffman shared that Meghan, his colleague on Suits, would often laugh at his sensitivity to "other people's hygiene." He found it ironic that she was the one who understood his concerns the most.
According to the book Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, scent diffusers were used to mask the "musty" smell inside the venue before the royal wedding. Hoffman's revelation adds another layer of insight into the behind-the-scenes events of the ceremony.
Hoffman starred alongside Meghan Markle from 2011 until her departure from the series in 2017, following her engagement to Prince Harry. He continued portraying Louis for two more seasons. Notably, last summer, the legal drama Suits became the most streamed show in the United States for 12 consecutive weeks.
