Meghan Markle has found herself in yet another controversy, this time with none other than Hollywood darling Drew Barrymore.
And what exactly was Drew’s crime? Did she dare to call out Meghan’s ever-changing life narratives? Did she overshadow the woman who has built an entire brand on victimhood? No, her offense was far graver—she hugged Meghan. According to royal commentator Lady C, Meghan and her camp were absolutely scandalized that Drew Barrymore had the audacity to breach so-called royal protocol by touching her without permission.
The hypocrisy of this situation is almost too much to bear. Meghan Markle, the self-proclaimed "hugger-in-chief," the woman who has made it her mission to brand herself as the approachable, down-to-earth duchess, is suddenly outraged over an unsolicited embrace. This is the same Meghan who has spent years enthusiastically bear-hugging unsuspecting individuals, yet now she is clutching her pearls over a simple hug from Drew Barrymore? Apparently, in Meghan’s world, unsolicited touching is only acceptable when she’s the one initiating it. But here’s a reality check—Meghan is not actually royal, despite what she might believe.
It’s worth remembering that when Meghan was still a working royal, she had no qualms about ignoring genuine royal protocol. Walking ahead of Queen Elizabeth? Check. Dismissing royal dress codes? Check. Disregarding the established order of royal seniority? A massive check. She even had the audacity to position herself beside the Queen as if she outranked those who were born into royalty. Meghan never saw herself as just a duchess—she carried herself as if she were born royal. And yet, here she is, suddenly clutching onto royal protocol when it benefits her narrative.
What makes this entire situation even more absurd is that Meghan, who barely lasted 72 working days as a royal before quitting, now expects an A-list actress—someone who has been Hollywood royalty since childhood—to treat her with the reverence of an actual queen. If we’re being honest, Drew Barrymore has more claim to the title of royalty than Meghan ever will. Drew’s family lineage is steeped in Hollywood history, spanning generations of legendary actors. Meanwhile, Meghan’s most notable Hollywood claim to fame was holding a briefcase on Deal or No Deal and playing a minor role on Suits.
Drew Barrymore is beloved, talented, and respected. Meghan, on the other hand, has spent the past few years lamenting her supposed oppression from the comfort of a multi-million dollar Montecito mansion. And let’s be honest—Drew Barrymore’s show is a warm, affectionate environment. She hugs everyone. That’s her signature. But ever the opportunist, Meghan took this as another opportunity to remind the world that she is superior to the common folk.
The most entertaining part of this saga is how effortlessly Drew seemed to turn the tables on Meghan in her own space. Observers noted the subtle shade, the knowing glances, the deliberately affectionate energy. Drew leaned into the moment, showering Meghan with warmth, while Meghan appeared visibly uncomfortable—rapidly blinking, fidgeting, and giving off that awkward "I’m pretending to be normal" energy she exudes when caught off guard.
At the end of the day, Meghan Markle is not royal—not by birth, not by title, and certainly not by behavior. She is, at best, royal-adjacent, and given that she barely put in any actual work as a royal before fleeing, she certainly hasn’t earned any regal credibility. She married a prince, complained about the role, abandoned her duties, and now expects to be treated like a reigning monarch. Unfortunately for her, the only throne she’ll be sitting on is the one in her luxury Montecito estate.
So, in summary, Meghan Markle—the master of victimhood and hypocrisy—is outraged that Drew Barrymore treated her like a regular human being. The irony is almost too rich to believe.
