Kevin Costner Criticizes Meghan Markle’s Media Attention in Resurfaced Interview

Kevin Costner, the renowned Hollywood actor, recently shared his candid thoughts on Meghan Markle's exposure in the media during a 2019 interview.

The 67-year-old star is set to appear in the biographical crime drama “Molly's Game,” airing tonight on BBC2.

In the film, Costner portrays the overbearing father of Molly Bloom, an aspiring Olympic skier whose dreams were tragically shattered by an injury.

Molly later gains prominence in the gambling world after organizing high-stakes poker games, which catch the attention of the FBI.

The movie, Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut, also features Jessica Chastain as Molly and British actor Idris Elba as her lawyer.

Notably, Michael Cera and Chris O'Dowd deliver remarkable dramatic performances, deviating from their usual comedic roles.

Costner gained immense popularity for his portrayal of former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer in the 1992 blockbuster “The Bodyguard.”

During a comprehensive interview with Lorraine in 2019, the actor discussed various aspects of his life.

In this conversation, he revealed that Princess Diana had been considered for a sequel to “The Bodyguard.”

When asked about the present-day royal family and Meghan Markle's global fame, Costner expressed his frank opinion.

He admitted, “Being in the circle that I don't even understand, you know, royalty.

It's the unique spot.

We watch it from across an ocean, and sometimes we don't understand exactly what is going on.

She's had enough attention for a lifetime now in a year.”

Furthermore, when questioned about the possibility of Meghan returning to acting, given her previous role in the U.S. legal drama “Suits” before marrying Prince Harry, Costner humorously remarked that it would be challenging.

Drawing from his own experiences, he explained, “If you're Harry, and he seems like a great guy, that's why I'm not married to an actress.

I don't want to see my wife kissing somebody.

I'm on Harry's side.

This is the step.

I don't want to be a person that is ever limiting somebody.

There is so much thought that goes into, number one, being a wife.”

In addition to discussing Meghan Markle, Costner also touched upon the topic of Princess Diana's involvement in a potential “Bodyguard” sequel before her tragic death in 1997.

The actor praised Sarah, Duchess of York for her instrumental role in arranging Diana's appearance in the film.

He admired Sarah's openness and support for the idea, as well as her evident fondness for Diana.

Costner revealed that he personally refrained from discussing Diana's involvement for a year after her passing, but the story resurfaced due to someone else's revelation.

Although there was some initial uncertainty about the truth of the matter, it was eventually resolved.

Meanwhile, commentator Neal Sean recently criticized Meghan Markle following her introduction as the Duchess of Sussex on a YouTube channel where she read from her picture book, “The Bench.”

In the video, created for Brightly Story Time, Meghan greets the viewers and proceeds to read her book, which consists of only 169 words.

At the end of the clip, she closes the book and expresses her hope that the audience enjoyed it.

She encourages them to find their own special place, such as a bench, chair, or quiet nook, to share with someone they love.

Sean's scathing remarks questioned the Duchess's decision to introduce herself with her title.

He suggested that without her royal status, Meghan's publishers, Penguin Random House, would not have signed her.

He argued that she would have been perceived as just another cable TV actress.

While Sean's comments received support from some Twitter users, others criticized Meghan's choice to introduce herself as a Duchess to children.

In conclusion, Kevin Costner's 2019 interview resurfaced recently, shedding light on his opinions regarding Meghan Markle's media attention.

The actor expressed his belief that she had received an overwhelming amount of publicity in a short period.

Additionally, he discussed the possibility of her return to acting and reflected on Princess Diana's involvement in a sequel to “The Bodyguard.”

Meanwhile, commentator Neal Sean criticized Meghan for introducing herself as the Duchess of Sussex during a YouTube reading session.

The debate surrounding titles and Meghan's status continues to provoke mixed reactions among the public.