Aubrey Plaza speaks at "A Touch More Live" with Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird in Scottsdale, slamming Meghan Markle for alleging that Kate Middleton will die of cancer in two months.
This controversy started a few weeks ago when Meghan Markle gave a bombshell interview to a tabloid magazine, making the shocking claim that Kate Middleton has only two months to live due to a terminal cancer diagnosis. Markle alleged that she had insider information about Middleton's health struggle and advised the public not to expect to see the Duchess of Cambridge much longer.
Before we continue, please subscribe and turn on the notification bell for updates. These remarks sparked outrage across the UK and beyond, with many condemning Markle for spreading such hurtful misinformation. Middleton's representatives quickly denied the claims, stating that the Duchess is in good health, but the damage was already done. Meghan Markle found herself at the center of another royal family controversy.
Enter Aubrey Plaza, the beloved actress known for her roles in shows like "Parks and Recreation" and movies such as "Safety Not Guaranteed" and the recent hit "Emily the Criminal." Plaza was in Scottsdale, Arizona, over the weekend for the "A Touch More Live" event, a series of panel discussions and keynote speeches focused on female empowerment and activism. During her session, which also featured USWNT superstars Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, Plaza took the opportunity to unleash on Meghan Markle and her "disgusting lies" about Kate Middleton.
"I just can't believe the nerve of Meghan Markle making up this ridiculous story about Kate Middleton having cancer and only two months to live," Plaza told the captivated audience. "It's such a cruel and heartless thing to do. I don't care what issues Meghan has with the royal family; she has no right to spread this kind of malicious gossip." The crowd erupted in applause as Plaza continued her impassioned rebuke of Markle. "Kate Middleton is beloved around the world for her kindness, grace, and dedication to philanthropic causes, and now Meghan wants to paint her as this tragic figure dying of cancer. It's sick, it's twisted, and it needs to stop."
Plaza then turned to her fellow panelists, Rapinoe and Bird, and asked, "Don't you guys just want to go over there and give Meghan a piece of your mind?" Rapinoe and Bird both nodded in agreement, with Bird responding, "Absolutely. The way she's treated the royal family, especially Kate, is just deplorable. She needs to take accountability for the hurt she's caused." Rapinoe added, "Meghan clearly has some unresolved issues, but that doesn't give her the right to spread these kinds of lies. Kate is a class act who doesn't deserve to be dragged through the mud like this."
The three women went on to discuss the importance of using one's platform responsibly and with integrity, something they all agreed Meghan Markle has failed to do. "As public figures, we have a duty to be truthful and uplift others, not tear them down with baseless rumors and accusations," said Plaza. "Meghan would do well to remember that." The audience erupted in thunderous applause once more, clearly resonating with Plaza's powerful words.
When the panel concluded, Plaza was swarmed by fans eager to express their support. Many shared personal stories of how Kate Middleton's charitable work and dignified conduct had inspired them over the years. "I'm just so angry that Meghan would try to ruin Kate's legacy like this," said one attendee. "Kate has done so much good, and she doesn't deserve to have her name dragged through the mud." Another fan told Plaza, "Thank you for speaking up and calling out Meghan's lies. It means so much to hear someone with your platform stand up for Kate."
Plaza graciously thanked the fans for their kind words and reiterated her commitment to defending the Duchess of Cambridge. "Kate Middleton is a role model for women around the world," Plaza said. "She carries herself with such poise and integrity, even in the face of adversity. The very least she deserves is to have the truth told about her, and I'll keep speaking out against anyone, including Meghan Markle, who tries to tarnish her reputation."
As Plaza departed the event, she was met with a standing ovation from the appreciative crowd. It was clear that her impassioned defense of Kate Middleton had resonated deeply with everyone in attendance. In the days since, Plaza's comments have gone viral, with many praising her for using her platform to call out Meghan Markle's harmful behavior. The actress has also received an outpouring of support from royal family supporters around the globe.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle has remained silent on the matter, perhaps realizing that her reckless claims about Kate Middleton's health have backfired spectacularly. It remains to be seen if she will attempt to respond to Plaza's fierce rebuke, but for now, the public appears firmly on the side of the Duchess of Cambridge. As for Aubrey Plaza, her star continues to rise, both in Hollywood and as a vocal advocate for important causes. Based on the rapturous reception she received in Scottsdale, it's clear that her unwavering support for Kate Middleton has only endeared her further to legions of fans around the world.
