Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was noticeably missing from Gloria Steinem’s prestigious A-list circle and New York’s most prominent feminist gala.
The Caring Foundation, dedicated to combatting violence against women, celebrated its 15th anniversary with the second annual Caring for Women dinner on September 12th.
This sold-out event aimed to raise funds for NGOs actively addressing issues related to violence against women.
The evening revolved around the theme of strengthening numbers, featuring a live auction hosted by Lydia Fennet.
The auction showcased various items and experiences from renowned names like Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Pauletta Giannori, and others.
Original artworks by Emily Yang, Won Checku Mutu, and Cindy Sherman were also up for auction.
This year’s event was hosted by journalist Lisa Ling, while luminaries such as Gloria Steinem, Salma Hayek, Francois-Henri Pinault, Cindy Sherman, Christy Turlington, Olivia Wilde, Oprah Winfrey, Zoe Kravitz, and Malala Yousafzai held co-chair positions.
The gala’s proceeds went towards supporting organizations actively combating gender-based violence, including the Malala Fund, the National Network to End Domestic Violence, and the New York City Alliance Against Assault.
Notable figures like Emma Watson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Karlie Kloss, Kim Kardashian, and Jodie Turner-Smith graced the inaugural Caring for Women New York dinner.
It is worth mentioning that Meghan Markle considers some of these guests, including Oprah, Gloria Steinem, and Kim Kardashian, as close friends.
However, her name was conspicuously absent from the guest list this time.
According to a source, Meghan’s absence from the event can be attributed to a recent collaboration with Gloria Steinem.
In Meghan’s Vogue article, she mentioned running into Gloria, indicating that she lacks credibility in the feminist movement.
The source suggests that a true feminist does not bully other women into submission.
While Gloria Steinem is a renowned writer and advocate in the feminist movement, Meghan’s association with her seemed more opportunistic, driven partly by her royal title.
This breakdown in their working relationship ultimately led to Meghan being denied the privilege of attending such a significant event supporting women’s causes.
Critics speculate that Meghan is using Gloria for her own benefit.
At almost 90 years old, Gloria Steinem is an influential figure in the feminist movement, and people naturally gravitate towards her.
However, Meghan thrives on positive attention directed at her and even praises Gloria for her kind compliments.
It is uncommon for famous individuals to compliment someone of lower status in an important interview.
Some argue that Gloria is only teaming up with Meghan because of her royal title and if Meghan were just Meghan Markle, she wouldn’t receive the same attention.
Gloria Steinem confirmed that Prince Harry is indeed an advocate for women’s rights and referred to him and Meghan as chosen family.
In an interview with Vogue, Steinem emphasized the significance of their voices on the issue, stating, “It’s very, very important because what they both have is trust.
We trust them, and nothing but nothing replaces trust.
We can see things on television and not believe them or not trust them.
But when people like these two tell us, then we trust it.”
In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s absence from Gloria Steinem’s prominent feminist gala raises questions about her credibility within the feminist movement.