Meghan Markle has once again found herself in the spotlight, attempting to portray the role of a beloved humanitarian.
The most recent incident unfolded at the Los Angeles Children's Hospital, where she reportedly arrived uninvited. However, she didn’t come alone. Her ever-present assistant, Ashley Hansen, accompanied her, helping Meghan navigate the social landscape like a human GPS. At one point, Ashley even had to guide Meghan toward Kelly Zin, an actual ambassador for the hospital, perhaps hoping that a photo opportunity with someone relevant would help Meghan fit in.
As Meghan cozied up to Kelly, the situation quickly took a turn for the awkward. Kelly, with her polished, forced smile—much like that of a flight attendant—tried to remain composed, though her eyes seemed to scream for rescue. Meghan, oblivious or indifferent, leaned in, trying to give the impression that she and Kelly were the best of friends. Kelly, on the other hand, looked distinctly uncomfortable, like a cat being forced into a bath, silently asking herself how she had ended up in this situation. Then came the infamous "double claw" moment: Meghan grabbed Kelly’s arm with both hands, clutching it tightly against her body as if Kelly were some sort of human prop, meant to enhance Meghan's image. All the while, Meghan focused intently on the cameras, treating Kelly as nothing more than a prop in her photoshoot.
Once Kelly had finally had enough and made her exit, Meghan turned her attention to another unsuspecting target—a family of color with young children. Despite being a mother herself, Meghan’s attention was curiously not on the children but on the parents. She engaged in small talk, mentioning how her own children, aged three and five, were close in age, as if that would somehow create an instant bond. After a brief chat and a request for a photo, Meghan delivered a hollow-sounding "Have fun tonight" before turning her attention back to the cameras. The entire interaction felt robotic, as if she were reading from a script, devoid of any genuine warmth or connection.
There’s a theory circulating that Meghan may have managed to attend as Kelly’s reluctant plus-one, especially since Kelly had invited both Meghan and Prince Harry to a tennis event a few weeks prior. Perhaps Meghan saw this visit as another opportunity to grab some headline-worthy snapshots. But judging by Kelly’s strained expression, it was clear she hadn’t signed up for this awkward buddy routine.
And then there was Meghan’s fashion choice—another misstep. She decided to wear the now-infamous "inverted nipple" dress, a sartorial decision that had previously landed her on worst-dressed lists. It was as if she was trying to make a statement, but the outfit came off as an odd attempt to channel Lady Gaga, only without the flair to pull it off. To add to the disheveled appearance, her hair and makeup were noticeably messy, contributing to a "just rolled out of bed" look.
From awkwardly grabbing people’s arms to ensuring the cameras stayed focused on her, Meghan seemed determined to make the entire scene about herself. This was all the more puzzling given that she has no visible connection to the hospital or the cause it supports. Why people continue to tolerate this spectacle remains a mystery, but one thing is certain: Meghan's attention-grabbing antics aren’t going away anytime soon. Whether she’s trying to reinvent herself as a humanitarian, a relatable woman of color, or simply angling for more photo ops, her motives seem less than altruistic.
