Samantha Markle has been in direct contact with her half-sister Meghan about her public appearance last week, and what she shared is nothing short of jaw-dropping.
For those of you who might’ve missed it, Meghan made quite an entrance at the Honors Gala, but if you’re looking for Harry, he was nowhere to be found. Samantha’s been spilling the tea in voice notes, and I’m here to share her thoughts with you, word for word. But before I dive into that, Samantha made sure everything she said was on the record.
When I asked her what she thought of Meghan’s appearance at the Gala, Samantha’s response was priceless. She started with, "Don’t get me started!" and then proceeded to unload. "It’s unbelievable," she said, and in her own colorful way, she continued, "I’m sure she was doing backflips around the house just trying to get attention!"
Now, let’s talk about the infamous race car situation. Samantha’s convinced that Meghan’s standing in the Black community is shaky at best after all the back-and-forth between the Royals. She believes that Meghan’s attempts to portray herself as an ally to that community are beginning to look disingenuous.
The Gala itself was full of moments that make you think. For instance, there was a carefully timed photo of Meghan sitting at a table with Tyler Perry and Oprah, trying to show that she’s part of their inner circle. But here’s the kicker: during the big award acceptance moment, Meghan was nowhere to be seen. You’d think that if she were truly involved, she’d be up there with the awardees, but she wasn’t.
Samantha also pointed out how Meghan seemed to be grasping at straws in her attempts to fit in. Take that red carpet moment, for example. Samantha described it as "absolutely cringeworthy," especially when an aide had to rush Meghan along, telling her to move quickly. It’s hard not to cringe watching that unfold.
Then came the brutal truth bomb. Samantha compared Meghan’s status to that of true Hollywood A-listers like Cate Blanchett and Jennifer Aniston—actresses who’ve worked their way up, developed their craft, and earned their place on the red carpet. The contrast was stark. And don’t even get Samantha started on Meghan’s jam business. She joked that Meghan wasn’t exactly out there stomping on fruit to make the jam she plans to sell for hundreds of dollars.
The most telling part, however, was how isolated Meghan seemed at the event. For someone who’s trying to repair her image, this should have been a moment of triumph. But if she were truly part of the inner circle, wouldn’t she have been more prominently featured? Instead, it felt like another attempt at reputation rehab that ultimately failed.
Samantha’s observations highlight a bigger pattern we’ve seen from Meghan: showing up at high-profile events, trying to position herself next to actual A-listers, and hoping the photographers capture her looking important. Remember when Meghan appeared on a cable TV show? Now, she’s trying to present herself as a global humanitarian. The whole thing is just unbelievable.
And, of course, all the designer dresses and carefully staged photos can’t manufacture what Meghan is truly after: respect and admiration from the Hollywood elite. But respect is earned, not bought.
While Meghan is busy trying to stay relevant with publicity stunts, William and Catherine are quietly continuing their royal duties, serving the people. The contrast couldn’t be more stark.
But here’s what’s really telling: where was Harry? For someone who claims to be so supportive of his wife’s endeavors, his absence speaks volumes. Is trouble brewing in paradise? Well, that’s a topic for another time.
The saddest part is that it didn’t have to be this way. Meghan had a global opportunity to be part of the most prestigious family in the world, yet instead, we’re witnessing this sad spectacle of someone desperately trying to maintain relevance.
Samantha’s revelations only confirm what many of us have suspected: this is all a carefully orchestrated, but ultimately unsuccessful, attempt at image rehabilitation.
