Meghan Markle, the American Duchess, was noticeably absent from the star-studded awards show in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night.

This missed opportunity deprived her of the chance to be seen alongside accomplished female celebrities and generate positive PR for her media project that aims to empower women.

Instead, Meghan and Prince Harry find themselves dealing with the aftermath of their disputed claims about a near-catastrophic car chase with relentless paparazzi.

However, there is more to Meghan’s absence than meets the eye.

Contrary to popular belief, Meghan was not headlining the Gracie Awards.

In fact, she found herself listed around page six of the long list of awardees.

The true star of the event was Christina Applegate, who won an award for her role in “Dead to Me.”

Christina received much higher billing than Meghan Markle.

According to a source, Meghan deliberately avoided attending the awards ceremony because she did not want to cross paths with Christina Applegate.

It is speculated that Christina might have wanted to discuss Thomas Markle or reminisce about old times.

For those unaware, Thomas Markle was a lighting director on the sitcom “Married With Children,” where Christina Applegate played one of the main characters.

Meghan has previously claimed that she grew up on the set of the show, often visiting after school to do her homework.

However, it seems there are holes in Meghan’s story, as she never actually spent time on the set and even played truant.

The speculation surrounding Meghan’s avoidance of the Gracie Awards intensified when Christina Applegate began trending on Twitter.

It was suggested that Meghan wanted to steer clear of Christina due to the fear that her secrets from childhood would be exposed.

Christina had witnessed Meghan’s father’s adoration for her and could potentially reveal details that contradict Meghan’s narrative.

Meghan was concerned that if reporters asked about her relationship with Christina, her past would be laid bare on the red carpet.

She wanted to avoid being seen as a shunned outcast amidst the real Hollywood stars.

This decision to skip the awards show further damaged Meghan’s carefully crafted image of Hollywood A-list glamour and global popularity.

In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Meghan had spoken about her early days as a struggling actress.

She claimed to have spent every day after school for 10 years on set, describing it as a funny and unconventional environment for a young girl in a Catholic school uniform.

Meghan even mentioned her father suggesting she help in the craft services room, acknowledging that some aspects were inappropriate for her young eyes.

However, despite being present on set, Meghan revealed that she was never allowed to watch the show at home, except for the end credits when she could give the screen a kiss upon seeing her father’s name.