In a jaw-dropping moment on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*, comedian Chelsea Handler didn’t hold back, peeling back the glossy veneer of Meghan Markle to reveal what many have long suspected: a calculated manipulator whose charm masks a grifter’s soul.
Broadcast on February 24, 2025, the episode erupted into chaos as Handler, known for her unfiltered takes, dropped a bombshell about the former Duchess of Sussex. With a smirk and a sip of her drink, she declared, “Meghan’s not just playing the game—she’s rewriting it to fleece anyone who buys the act.”
This wasn’t a casual jab. It was a deliberate exposé rooted in years of observation, and Handler made it clear: it’s time the world paid attention.
Handler’s accusations didn’t come out of thin air. She pointed to Meghan’s carefully curated persona, one that has crumbled under scrutiny since her royal exit in 2020. The comedian recounted a specific encounter from 2018 at a Hollywood charity gala, where Meghan allegedly cornered influential donors, pitching her humanitarian vision with a pitch-perfect sob story.
“She had tears on command,” Handler quipped. “But the checks cleared faster than her conscience.”
This wasn’t philanthropy, Handler argued—it was a hustle. She highlighted Meghan’s Archwell Foundation, launched with Prince Harry, which has raised eyebrows for its murky financials. Reports show that in 2023, less than 10% of its donations reached actual charitable causes, with the rest swallowed by operational costs and private jets.
Handler’s takedown didn’t stop there. She doubled down, accusing Meghan of exploiting her royal ties for personal gain while publicly slamming the monarchy that gave her a platform.
“She’s a grifter with a tiara,” Handler sneered, referencing Meghan’s 2021 Oprah interview, where she claimed ignorance of royal protocol. Evidence later surfaced of her pre-wedding briefings on curtsies and titles, exposing what Handler called Meghan’s trademark duplicity: crafting a victim narrative while pocketing millions.
Handler also took aim at Meghan’s Netflix deal, signed for $100 million in 2020. Despite the hefty price tag, the couple produced only a handful of projects, including a self-aggrandizing docuseries that critics panned as a vanity project with no substance.
“Meghan sells relatability but delivers opportunism,” Handler said. “And the public’s finally catching on.”
The timing of Handler’s exposé couldn’t have been more pointed. Just last month, in January 2025, Meghan launched her lifestyle brand, *American Riviera Orchard*, hyping artisanal jams and home goods. However, insiders revealed the products were outsourced to a factory in China, contradicting her handcrafted claims.
Handler seized on this, mocking Meghan’s “farmhouse chic” facade while living in a $14 million Montecito mansion. “She’s not churning butter—she’s churning lies,” Handler said, sparking uneasy laughter from Fallon’s audience.
Handler tied Meghan’s latest controversy to a broader pattern of leveraging her title—still technically Duchess of Sussex—for credibility, then crying foul when called out. “It’s a grift so blatant that even her staunchest defenders are wavering,” Handler said.
Social media exploded post-show, with hashtags like #MeghanUnmasked trending worldwide. Handler’s final blow was personal. She hinted at a falling out years ago, when Meghan allegedly ghosted her after securing Prince Harry’s ring, dismissing allies who couldn’t elevate her status further.
“She climbs people like ladders and burns them when she’s done,” Handler said, her tone icy. “This isn’t rumor—it’s a firsthand account from a woman who’s navigated the same circles.”
As Fallon tried to pivot to a lighter segment, Handler’s words lingered—a stark warning about a figure who has long dodged accountability. Whether Meghan will respond to these explosive claims remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Chelsea Handler has pulled back the curtain, and the world is watching.
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