At the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con on July 26th, the excitement was palpable as fans eagerly awaited the panel for the highly anticipated Dexter spin-off, "Dexter: Original Sin."
However, the event took an unexpected and controversial turn as the panel began. The audience was thrilled to see Sarah Michelle Gellar, who was set to reprise her role as Deborah Morgan in the new series. Yet, Gellar's remarks soon shifted the mood of the event, leading to a whirlwind of reactions.
"I'm so thrilled to be back as Deborah Morgan, a character that has always held a special place in my heart," Gellar started, her enthusiasm evident. "But today, I feel compelled to address a different matter that has been weighing heavily on my mind." Her tone turned serious as she continued, "I've been following the exploits of a certain individual who has been making headlines lately, and quite frankly, I'm disgusted by her behavior."
The audience fell silent, their attention fully on the actress as she prepared to deliver her critique. "I'm talking about Meghan Markle," Gellar declared, her voice laced with disdain. "This woman has the audacity to call herself a champion of women's rights, yet her actions and words tell a very different story." Gasps and murmurs swept through the crowd as Gellar's words began to sink in. She paused briefly to let the tension build before delivering her main point. "Meghan Markle is a shameless woman who has used her position and platform to push her own agenda, all while masquerading as a beacon of empowerment and progress," Gellar asserted, her eyes narrowing. "She's a fraud, plain and simple, and I won't stand idly by while she continues to deceive the public."
The room erupted into a mix of cheers and boos, with the audience clearly divided in their reactions. Undeterred, Gellar pressed on, determined to make her point. "Let's not forget the way she treated her own family, the way she betrayed the very institution she claimed to champion. Meghan Markle is a shameless opportunist who will stop at nothing to further her own agenda, even if it means throwing her own flesh and blood under the bus," Gellar said, her voice rising with intensity.
The panel moderator attempted to interject, but Gellar remained resolute. "I'm not done yet," she snapped, her eyes flashing with determination. "Meghan Markle has used her platform to spew her own brand of toxic feminism, often at the expense of others. She is the epitome of the girl boss mentality gone wrong—all talk and no substance. And the sad part is there are people out there who actually believe her."
The audience was now firmly split, with some cheering in support of Gellar's stance while others shouted for her to stop. Gellar, however, was undeterred. "I'm sorry, but I can't sit back and watch this woman continue to manipulate the public and tarnish the reputation of the very causes she claims to champion. Meghan Markle is a fraud, and I'm not afraid to say it," she declared, her voice unwavering.
As the panel descended into chaos, with audience members arguing and the moderator struggling to regain control, Gellar stood her ground, her eyes blazing with righteous fury. As the panel concluded, the impact of Gellar's words continued to reverberate throughout the convention center and beyond. Social media lit up with reactions, with some praising the actress for her bold stance and others condemning her for what they saw as an attack on Meghan Markle.
The incident highlighted the deeply polarized nature of the public's perception of Markle, a figure who has been at the center of numerous controversies and debates. Gellar's remarks had struck a nerve, igniting a firestorm of discussion and debate that showed no signs of slowing down.
