Meghan Markle recently found herself in a rather awkward situation when she was asked to step away from the red carpet at the Children’s Hospital Gala.
Picture the scene: a glamorous red carpet adorned with sparkling lights, where celebrities typically shine and kindness is meant to prevail. Enter Meghan, stepping onto the scene with the wide-eyed expression of a deer caught in headlights, realizing she wasn’t the main attraction at this particular event. To understand the full context, let’s rewind to a previous occasion when Meghan believed she was indeed the star of the show—the Variety Power of Women event. Dressed to the nines and soaking in the flashes of the cameras, she exuded confidence, reveling in the spotlight.
However, this moment of glory was abruptly interrupted by her assistant’s not-so-gentle nudge, signaling it was time for Meghan to leave. It felt reminiscent of a wedding crasher being escorted away, only this time the event was a gala, and the guests were less than impressed. Red carpets aren’t exactly the Meghan Markle show, despite her apparent desire to rewrite the narrative. There are unspoken rules when it comes to red carpet etiquette: strike a pose, wave to the crowd, and graciously allow the next star their moment. Yet, Meghan seemed to believe she was auditioning for a never-ending rendition of Hamlet, oblivious to the chaos unfolding around her as aides scrambled, practically sweating bullets, to usher her off the carpet.
Fast forward to the latest gala at the Children’s Hospital, where her former assistant, Ashley, appeared to be desperately trying to coax Meghan away from the cameras, waving her off in a futile attempt. The entire scene felt rather sad, as if Meghan hadn’t received the memo that her behavior was somewhat out of place. It seemed she had painted herself into a corner, struggling to find an exit strategy. What’s next for her? A spot on Dancing with the Stars, perhaps?
In a moment that could be straight out of a children’s play, Meghan stuck her tongue out at Ashley, who was quite literally trying to wave her off. It’s evident that Meghan’s persona remains unchanged when the cameras are rolling; it’s always about her. She didn’t show concern for letting the next individual take their turn, just as she did at last year’s Vanity Fair event. It became apparent that she wasn’t interested in taking a photograph with Kelly at the Children’s Hospital gala either. Ashley had to step in like a director shouting “cut” just to get Meghan to pose correctly. One could sense that Ashley was on the verge of pulling her hair out, trying to encourage Meghan to exit the scene gracefully.
In a comical twist, the hospital’s CEO, Paul Vivano, approached Meghan, seemingly prepared to deliver the verdict: “Okay, dear, time to exit stage right; you’ve had your moment of glory.” But did Meghan heed this advice? Absolutely not. Instead, she lingered like a child at a birthday party who refuses to leave, even after the cake is gone. “Megan, darling, we’ve captured your good side; now off you go—other celebrities are waiting in line.” Did she listen? Not at all. She continued to pose as if expecting an encore for her one-woman show.
One might assume that someone would have explained to her the fundamental principles of red carpet appearances: it’s all about maintaining momentum, not playing the part of a stubborn toddler who cannot accept that the spotlight has shifted. In a dramatic turn of events, Ashley ended up grabbing Meghan’s hand, redirecting her toward Kelly, who was just attempting to enter the carpet. Ashley pointed out her friend behind her, encouraging Meghan to pose for a photograph with Kelly. This tactic may have seemed a bit bizarre, especially considering Ashley is still working with Meghan, but it became even more intriguing when, after the photos, Meghan ended up with Kelly, raising eyebrows among onlookers. Was this a pre-arranged photo opportunity? It certainly appeared that way, as Kelly seemed more interested in a solo shot and appeared less than thrilled about Meghan hogging the limelight.
