The American Museum of Natural History gala in New York City recently witnessed a clash of Hollywood and royalty as Scarlett Johansson made a controversial decision that rocked the event.
Reports surfaced alleging that Johansson had intervened to revoke Meghan Markle’s invitation to the prestigious affair, citing deep-seated animosity towards Markle for being perceived as a self-serving opportunist who had exploited and tarnished the royal family’s reputation.
Johansson, known for her philanthropic endeavors, was reportedly taken aback upon discovering Markle’s inclusion at the highly anticipated event.
She viewed Markle’s actions as exploitative and damaging to the British monarchy, prompting her to take swift action to prevent her attendance.
A key source of Johansson’s ire stemmed from Markle’s allegations of racism within the royal family, particularly directed at Prince William and Kate Middleton, which Johansson deemed as detrimental and aimed at tarnishing their image.
The situation escalated further with Colin Jost, Scarlett Johansson’s husband, reportedly joining in by openly ridiculing Markle through his sketches.
This move, seen as reinforcing Johansson’s stance and promoting personal agendas, added more tension to the already contentious issue.
Markle’s exclusion from the gala added an unexpected twist to the event, piquing public interest even more amidst the ongoing fallout from her claims.
In the aftermath of the gala invite cancellation, Meghan Markle found herself facing backlash, feeling isolated and ostracized by followers questioning her true intentions.
The feud between the two prominent female figures continued to make headlines, impacting not only their public images but also casting a shadow on entities associated with them, such as AMC Network, known for its NatGeo programming like “Genius.”
Despite attempts to distance itself from the controversy, the museum spokesperson acknowledged the challenges of vetting celebrity guests on short notice, emphasizing the trustees’ role in managing the guest list.