Meryl Streep, the iconic actress and recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award, recently took a jab at Meghan Markle, the former actress turned royal, in a surprising turn of events.
Streep, known for her sharp wit and humor, didn’t hold back as she roasted Markle on the SAG Awards red carpet, catching everyone off guard.
The incident unfolded when a reporter from E!
News approached Streep for her thoughts on Markle, who was also present at the SAG Awards as a presenter.
Streep, who had previously worked with Markle in the 2012 film “The Iron Lady,” feigned ignorance about Markle’s presence and expressed disinterest in engaging with her.
According to Streep, Markle had attempted to emulate her style and career trajectory but had fallen short.
She claimed that Markle had gone to great lengths to mimic her appearance, even resorting to drastic measures such as dyeing her hair blonde and undergoing plastic surgery.
Streep went on to criticize Markle’s acting career, labeling her roles as insignificant and her achievements as lackluster compared to her own.
She suggested that Markle’s marriage to Prince Harry was a misguided attempt to attain fame and status akin to that of Princess Diana, which ultimately backfired.
Citing Markle’s controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey, Streep accused her of fabricating stories and painting herself and Harry as victims.
She insinuated that Markle’s return to Hollywood and partnership with Netflix were futile attempts to revive her career and compete with established figures like herself.
In a bold move, Streep asserted that Markle’s actions had alienated the royal family and the British public, tarnishing Harry’s reputation and heritage in the process.
She dismissed Markle as a talentless individual with no substance or credibility in the film industry.
Streep’s scathing remarks caused a stir, with many individuals both amused and taken aback by her blunt assessment of Markle.
While some praised Streep for her candor and defense of traditional values, others viewed her comments as unnecessarily harsh and divisive.
Despite the uproar, Markle and Harry have yet to respond publicly to Streep’s roast.
However, sources close to the couple have hinted at their displeasure and hinted at potential legal action against Streep for her disparaging remarks.
As the dust settles on this unexpected feud, it remains to be seen whether Markle will rise above the criticism and prove her detractors wrong or if Streep’s words will continue to linger as a lingering shadow over her aspirations.
One thing is certain: the clash between these two prominent figures has captured the attention of the public and ignited a debate on fame, success, and the price of ambition in the cutthroat world of entertainment.