In a bold and candid nomination speech at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, Margot Robbie, the star of the hit comedy film Barbie, did not hold back her criticism of Meghan Markle’s documentary, The Duchess.
Markle’s film had been nominated for Best Documentary Feature, but Robbie took a jab at its credibility.
Accepting the nomination for Barbie, Robbie expressed her gratitude to everyone involved in the project and highlighted the importance of its message.
She stated that the film was a fun and challenging endeavor, and she felt proud of the way it conveyed the idea that one can be anything they want to be as long as they stay true to themselves and ignore naysayers.
Continuing her speech, Robbie expressed her surprise at The Duchess being nominated in the documentary category.
She dismissed it as a joke, labeling it as self-serving, manipulative, and dishonest propaganda.
According to Robbie, the film attempts to portray Meghan Markle as a saint and a victim, when in reality, she believes Markle to be a narcissist and a bully who has betrayed her family, her country, and her fans.
Robbie went on to express her admiration for the royal family, emphasizing their service and dedication.
She praised their ability to handle themselves with grace and dignity despite the challenges they have faced.
In contrast, she criticized Meghan Markle for allegedly trying to take over and change everything to suit her own agenda.
Robbie accused Markle of lying, manipulating, and playing the victim while expecting everyone to believe and sympathize with her.
She firmly stated that she, along with millions of others worldwide, sees through Markle’s charade and considers her a fraud, a hypocrite, and a disgrace.
Following Robbie’s speech, social media exploded with backlash from fans and celebrities who accused her of being rude, disrespectful, and jealous of Markle.
The Duchess, released on Netflix in November 2023, is a documentary that chronicles Markle’s life and her journey from actress to becoming a member of the royal family before ultimately leaving the monarchy to pursue a new life in America.
The film features interviews with Markle, Prince Harry, their friends, and associates, along with archival footage and photos.
It aims to shed light on Markle’s struggles, challenges, achievements, humanitarian work, activism, and vision.
Additionally, it addresses allegations of racism, bullying, and dishonesty that have surrounded Markle since her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018.
Barbie and Oppenheimer, two films that dominated the box office and generated numerous internet memes over the summer, are expected to lead the revamped Golden Globe Awards nominations.
Both movies, collectively known as Barbenheimer due to their simultaneous theatrical releases, are likely to receive high scores from voters.
Barbie, a vibrant feminist satire centered around the iconic line of plastic dolls, was the highest-grossing movie of 2023, earning over $1.4 billion globally.
Margot Robbie’s outspoken critique of Meghan Markle’s documentary has ignited a heated debate, with supporters and detractors voicing their opinions across various platforms.
As the awards season progresses, it remains to be seen how these controversies will impact the reception and recognition of the films involved.