When Meghan Markle made her grand entrance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the atmosphere was anything but a warm Hollywood welcome—if reports are to be believed.
Instead of the usual star-studded camaraderie, insiders suggest Meghan arrived with enough drama to rival a daytime soap opera. Her interactions with Drew’s staff, allegedly, were as chilly as a Buckingham Palace butler reprimanded for serving tea at the wrong temperature. Smiles and graciousness may have been on display for the cameras, but behind the scenes, the experience was said to be far less pleasant.
While Drew Barrymore is renowned for her infectious warmth and down-to-earth personality, Meghan reportedly entered the set with the grace of a storm cloud. Sources claim she was condescending to the crew, issued diva-level demands, and carried herself as though she still held a place in the royal hierarchy—despite the reality that she never truly did. The tension seemed to stem from Meghan’s apparent belief that she outranked Drew Barrymore, despite the latter’s decades of success in Hollywood. While Drew built her career on talent, resilience, and charm, Meghan appeared to assume that a past handshake with the late Queen bestowed upon her a level of prestige surpassing that of an award-winning actress, producer, and talk show host.
If Meghan expected Drew to fawn over her or acknowledge her as "Duchess," she was in for a rude awakening. Drew, a Hollywood powerhouse in her own right, seemingly had no intention of bowing—literally or figuratively. Her refusal to use royal titles reportedly didn’t sit well with Meghan, who continues to insist on being called "Meghan Sussex" instead of using her actual surname. The branding effort has left many confused, including, it seems, Meghan herself. After all, even Prince Harry doesn’t go around introducing himself as "Harry Sussex." But when it comes to marketing strategies, Meghan has always been the mastermind of the duo, even if the rebranding effort isn’t quite sticking.
Backstage, the alleged attitude continued. Meghan was reportedly dismissive toward Drew’s staff, treating them as if they were beneath her. In what should surprise no one, she also seemed to make the entire production revolve around herself, despite merely being a guest on Drew’s show. This latest drama comes amid whispers of professional struggles and growing speculation about tension in her marriage to Prince Harry. While the Sussex PR machine works tirelessly to paint a picture of domestic bliss, the public isn’t so easily convinced. Failed projects, shifting public perception, and a seemingly endless reinvention cycle suggest Meghan is scrambling to maintain relevance.
If the reports are accurate, the fallout from this encounter was predictable—Meghan Markle will not be receiving a return invitation. As she finally exited the set, sources say Drew and her team likely breathed a collective sigh of relief, grateful the ordeal was over. What comes next for Meghan? Another rebrand? A fresh round of grievances? Perhaps a tell-all book titled How I Was Bullied by Drew Barrymore’s Staff. Whatever the future holds, one thing is clear: Meghan can keep attempting to reshape her public image, but the world—and apparently Drew Barrymore—isn’t buying it.
