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Meghan Markle Faces Backlash as Mariah Carey Calls Her a Diva in Podcast Interview
In the latest episode of Meghan Markle's podcast Archetypes, the Duchess of Sussex invited pop icon Mariah Carey to discuss the meaning behind the term “diva.”
While Meghan is no stranger to controversy, this time it was one of the world's biggest pop stars who threw shade at her.
The irony of the situation was not lost on Meghan, who is known for labeling others as racist if they criticize her.
However, being called a diva by Mariah Carey seemed to strike a nerve.
It is no secret that Meghan and her sister-in-law Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, have a strained relationship.
Rumors suggest that Meghan complained about Kate's refusal to go shopping with her.
This speculation implies that the former actress wanted her heavily pregnant sister-in-law to accompany her on a shopping trip, seemingly forgetting that Kate was a busy mother of two young children and expecting her third.
The intended target of Meghan's jabs at the royals in the interview appears to be Catherine, without a doubt.
Mariah Carey's description of Meghan as a diva only adds fuel to the fire.
The second episode of Meghan's podcast has garnered criticism, much like the previous one featuring Serena Williams.
Australian columnist Justin Smith criticized the couple for being out of touch with reality during a discussion on Sky News Australia.
Smith argued that Meghan wasted opportunities to interview accomplished women such as Serena Williams and Mariah Carey, who have achieved great success in their respective fields.
In contrast, Meghan's fame is solely attributed to her marriage to Prince Harry.
Smith also pointed out that Meghan tends to dominate the conversations, turning the podcasts into self-referential snarkfests against the royal family.
Not only did Meghan face backlash from journalists, but veteran journalist Peter Ford also expressed his disapproval.
Ford criticized Meghan for releasing the podcast episode just hours before the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death.
He questioned why Meghan didn't postpone the release to avoid overshadowing such a significant event.
Ford took to Twitter to suggest that Meghan could have honored Diana's legacy by discussing the causes she supported instead of conducting another celebrity interview.
He even proposed that Meghan could have asked Spotify to delay the release for 24 hours to show respect.
The controversies surrounding Meghan's podcast continue to grow, with critics highlighting her alleged self-centeredness and lack of consideration for important dates and events.
The Duchess of Sussex seems to be wasting opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations and make a positive impact.
As the public awaits future episodes of Archetypes, it remains to be seen whether Meghan will shift her focus away from herself and towards more substantial topics.
