Hollywood actor Rob Lowe, a long-time resident of Montecito, California, and neighbor to Oprah Winfrey, has expressed his dissatisfaction with Meghan Markle.
In the third episode of his new Netflix show, Unstable, Lowe seems to throw some shade at the Duchess of Sussex.
The episode concludes with Alison Davis capturing a bizarre image that exposes the extent of the chaos, setting the stage for the next episode where Ellis Dragon and his team must address a viral Time magazine cover.
Rumors have circulated that Meghan Markle’s public and private complaints about her portrayal in The Cut interview have resulted in the journalist responsible being put on unpaid leave.
The article, penned by Alison P. Davis, offers veiled references to Meghan’s time as a senior royal and delves into her life in Montecito, California.
It is claimed that Meghan’s unhappiness with the article has led to the writer’s forced hiatus from work.
In an interview with E!
News, Lowe openly discussed the changes he has observed since the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
He stated, “They definitely have brought a lot of attention to my sleepy little town.
Let me tell you something, once the royals move into your neighborhood, the neighborhood is never going to be the same again.”
Despite living close by, Lowe admitted to only seeing Prince Harry once, coinciding with Oprah’s move to the area.
He humorously added, “Now that the royals are here, the good news is property values have gone up.
The bad news is the line is longer at Starbucks.”
However, Insider decided to investigate Lowe’s claims and spoke to a Starbucks barista to ascertain their accuracy.
The barista explained that due to COVID, there has been an increase in mobile orders, which has contributed to longer lines.
When asked if Lowe frequented the establishment, the barista responded, “I’ve never seen Rob Lowe.”
Regarding rumors that Harry and Meghan filmed their interview with Oprah at his house, Lowe clarified, “It’s so funny, everyone thinks the interview is shot at my house, and then my friend Ted Sarandos, who runs Netflix, everyone thought they shot it at his house.
Here’s my thing, and I have no idea.
I think they just play an old shot at Oprah’s.
I swear to you, and they just said it was a mystery location.”
Support for Lowe’s sentiments can be found in the Daily Mail, which published a story about Harry returning to California from London.
In the comments section, one Santa Barbara resident claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not well-received by their neighbors in Montecito.
The individual stated, “Well, against everyone’s wishes, he returned back here.
It’s not like she’s on bed rest, she’s been walking the lower village since the pregnancy, and the mother has the first child wandering around, waiting to be spotted at the honor bar.
She and Harry walked by, and a group of people having brunch yelled, ‘Go home.’
Had to chuckle, she looked ridiculous.
Our town is comprised of old Hollywood, not newbies like Oprah Allen.
Their annoyances simply prove that money can’t buy class.
The paparazzi from these bumbling fools have caused havoc in town.
Can’t even go for a simple bike ride, ego got in their way.
And they aren’t welcome here and clearly, from the other posts, they aren’t welcome back in the UK either.
It’s an utter shame to disrespect a woman who spent her entire life in service, a service that she never asked for and just lost the love of her life.
#LeaveMontecito.”
Prince Harry and Meghan’s actions continue to raise eyebrows in the neighborhood as they release more controversial material through their Netflix series.
The couple’s presence in Montecito has undeniably brought attention to the once tranquil town, leaving some residents, like Rob Lowe, less than thrilled about the changes they have witnessed.