Lauren Sanchez, the fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, caused a stir at Milan Fashion Week when she reportedly called security on Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.
The incident occurred at the Dolce & Gabbana show, where Sanchez’s son Nico Gonzalez was making his runway debut.
Witnesses claim that Sanchez was furious when she saw Markle attempting to approach Bezos.
Dressed in a stunning white and black outfit with a diamond necklace, Sanchez arrived hand in hand with Bezos, while Markle wore a green dress with a floral print and was accompanied by her husband, Prince Harry, who appeared bored and uncomfortable in a black suit.
The royal couple, who have been residing in California since stepping back from their senior roles in the British monarchy, were invited to the show by the designers, who are friends of Markle.
However, Sanchez was unimpressed by Markle’s presence and allegedly instructed her security team to keep her away from Bezos.
Witnesses overheard Sanchez saying, “She’s not welcome here, she’s a troublemaker in the fake, she’s trying to use Jeff for publicity and money, she’s jealous of me and my son, I need more bodyguards to keep her away from him.”
According to witnesses, Markle attempted to greet Bezos and congratulate him on his recent space flight, but was blocked by Sanchez’s security.
Markle appeared annoyed and embarrassed as Sanchez gave her the cold shoulder and walked away with Bezos.
Prince Harry also seemed embarrassed and tried to engage in small talk with Nico, but the young model was preoccupied with the other models.
The incident sparked a backlash on social media, with many users criticizing Sanchez for her rude and insecure behavior.
Some users came to Markle’s defense, accusing Sanchez of jealousy and pettiness.
However, there were also those who supported Sanchez, praising her for standing up to Markle, who has faced allegations of dishonesty, bullying, and exploiting her royal status for personal gain.
This clash between Sanchez and Markle is not the first time the two women have had a confrontation.
In 2020, Markle reportedly snubbed Sanchez at an Oscars party hosted by Beyonce and Jay-Z.
Sanchez was offended by Markle’s behavior and expressed to her friends that she believed she was too good for Markle.
Sanchez and Markle have been compared and contrasted by the media and the public due to their different backgrounds, careers, and personalities.
Sanchez, a 54-year-old Mexican-American, grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She began her career as a reporter and anchor for various TV stations before becoming a helicopter pilot and launching her own aerial filming company.
She met Bezos in 2016 during an interview for her show and they started dating in 2018 after both divorcing their spouses.
They got engaged in 2023, with Bezos proposing to Sanchez with a 20-carat diamond ring.
Together, they have four children from their previous marriages.
On the other hand, Markle, 40, is a biracial American who was raised in Los Angeles, California.
She started her career as an actress and model, gaining recognition for her role in the legal drama Suits.
Markle met Prince Harry in 2016 through a mutual friend, and they began dating secretly before publicly announcing their relationship in 2017.
They tied the knot in 2018 in a lavish ceremony at Windsor Castle and have two children together, Archie and Lilibet, born in 2019 and 2021, respectively.
Both Sanchez and Markle have achieved fame and fortune, but they have also faced criticism and controversy.
Sanchez has been labeled a homewrecker, gold digger, and fame seeker, accused of breaking up Bezos’ marriage and leaking their affair to the press.
Markle, on the other hand, has been accused of dishonesty, bullying, and diva-like behavior, allegedly causing a rift between Harry and his family, as well as tarnishing the reputation of the monarchy.
As both women continue to pursue their ambitions and interests in the spotlight, it is likely that the rivalry between Sanchez and Markle will persist.
Whether they will ever reconcile or remain enemies remains to be seen.
One thing, however, is certain: they are not free from the scrutiny and criticism that comes with their high-profile lives.