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Meghan Markle’s Candid Interview with Ellen DeGeneres Leaves Viewers Divided
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has once again made headlines as she appeared on the popular daytime talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
In a candid interview set to air in the US on Thursday, Meghan is expected to discuss various aspects of her life, including her career as an actress, her time as a royal, and her two young children, Archie and Lilibet.
The news of Meghan's appearance on the show was delivered by Today show US correspondent Amelia Adams, who couldn't resist taking a shot at the Duchess.
While not expecting any bombshells about the royal family, Adams remarked that the released clip showed Meghan reminiscing about her days as a struggling actress.
She revealed how she used to arrive at the Warner Bros studio, where the Ellen show is recorded, in an old Ford Explorer with a broken door.
A clip from Meghan's interview was aired, showcasing the former Suits star sitting on Ellen's couch in a stylish white bishop sleeve blouse and black pants.
Meghan shared a humorous anecdote about her auditions, explaining how she would park at the back of the parking lot, crawl out of her trunk, and make her way to the auditions.
Adams couldn't resist making a snarky comment after the teaser ended, highlighting the irony of Meghan “keeping it real” while wearing a $4,000 Oscar de la Renta blouse.
Co-host Karl Stefanovic, known for his criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan, joined in the banter, appreciating the subtle jab at the Duchess.
This marks Meghan's first appearance on a daytime talk show since her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018.
However, she and Harry did sit down for a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this year.
While some viewers were surprised by Meghan's decision to appear on The Ellen Show, others pointed out that the two women have been friends for years.
In a promotional clip for the highly anticipated interview, Meghan expressed her contentment with her new life in Montecito, California, alongside Prince Harry.
She also jokingly mentioned that her daughter, Lilibet, is currently teething, and she would do anything to help soothe her discomfort.
Ellen playfully suggested tequila as a remedy, to which Meghan responded, “That's Auntie Ellen for you.”
However, royal experts questioned whether Meghan's account of her struggles would resonate with American audiences.
They pointed out that she attended a private school from kindergarten, funded by her estranged father Thomas, and now resides in a $14 million mansion while having a fortune estimated at $100 million.
Critics also brought attention to a deleted Instagram post from 2013, where Meghan mentioned dining at an expensive restaurant regularly after dance lessons.
Social media users were quick to point out the contradictions, with one stating that Meghan had evidence on her Instagram contradicting her claims of poverty.
Others questioned how she could claim financial hardship when her father was working on a hit TV show and had won an Emmy during that time.
As Meghan's interview with Ellen DeGeneres airs, the public remains divided on her revelations.
While some admire her openness and resilience, others scrutinize her past statements and question the authenticity of her struggles.
As always, the Duchess of Sussex continues to be a polarizing figure in the public eye.