Rosamund Pike, the acclaimed actress and Golden Globe winner, recently opened up about her less-than-pleasant experience working with Meghan Markle, the former actress and wife of Prince Harry.
Pike and Markle crossed paths on the set of the legal drama series Suits in 2016, where Pike had a guest role as a lawyer, while Markle played one of the main characters, Rachel Zane.
However, according to Pike, Markle was far from being a friendly or professional co-star.
Instead, she described her as a bully and diva who treated her and the rest of the cast and crew with disrespect and contempt.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Pike revealed that Markle was consistently late, rude, and demanding on set.
She also mentioned that Markle acted as if she were superior to everyone else, throwing tantrums and making unreasonable requests.
Additionally, Pike claimed that Markle would badmouth her co-stars and the show behind their backs.
Pike admitted that working with Markle was a nightmare, making her feel unwelcome and uncomfortable.
However, rather than confronting Markle directly, Pike found a subtle and clever way to get back at her and teach her a lesson.
Utilizing her acting skills and knowledge of the law, Pike outsmarted and outshone Markle in their scenes together, deliberately making her look bad and incompetent.
She improvised, changed her lines and actions, and challenged Markle’s character and motives.
Pike also employed body language and facial expressions to convey her disdain and disapproval, successfully making Markle feel insecure and inferior.
She took pleasure in watching Markle struggle and squirm, feeling satisfied and vindicated by her silent revenge.
Pike’s revelations have sparked a heated reaction from the public and the media, with varying opinions on both her and Markle’s behavior.
Some have praised and supported Pike, applauding her bravery and cleverness in standing up to Markle and exposing her bullying and arrogance.
On the other hand, some have criticized and condemned Pike, deeming her actions petty and mean-spirited, suggesting jealousy and bitterness towards Markle’s success and fame.
The controversy surrounding this revelation is likely to boost the interest and sales of Pike’s upcoming book, “Rosamund Pike: A Life in Film,” set to be released on November 1.
The book, based on interviews and research, delves into Pike’s career and achievements, from her breakthrough role in Pride and Prejudice to her recent triumph in I Care a Lot.
Alongside her professional journey, the book explores Pike’s personal life, relationships, and how she balances work and family.
It also offers insight into her views and opinions on various topics, including feminism, politics, and the environment.
Pike’s book is one of five new books about the film industry slated for publication soon.
Other titles include Emma Thompson’s “Love Actually: Behind the Scenes,” Tom Hanks’ “Uncommon Type: Stories,” Meryl Streep’s “The Devil Wears Prada: The Untold Story,” and Daniel Craig’s “No Time to Die: The Making of the Final Bond Film.”
As for Meghan Markle, she has yet to respond to Pike’s claims.
However, sources close to her have reportedly stated that she is shocked and hurt by Pike’s words.
There is speculation that she may consider taking legal action against both Pike and The Telegraph for defamation and invasion of privacy.