It only occurred to me hours after I wrote up the “Duchess of Sussex flew to New York” story on Friday that Meghan actually had to stay up past midnight in England to watch Serena Williams’ semifinal match against Elina Svitolina. The US Open scheduled both their women’s semis in the evening. So Meghan was pumped after staying up to watch her friend, and now I’m picturing Meghan going online to book a commercial flight to New York right after match point at like 1 am.
Meghan got into New York with time to spare on Friday. Apparently, she was seen at a yoga class at Modo Yoga in the West Village on Friday, probably to help with the jetlag. The British press had a field day with everything about this trip, from mom-shaming Meghan for leaving Archie behind (how dare Harry take care of his son for a few days) to American-shaming Meghan for, like, leaving the country for a brief private trip to see her friend. What bothers the UK tabloids more, the idea that Meghan had famous friends before her marriage or the fact that an African-American woman has African-American friends? There was also a lot of narrative-pushing of “Meghan will fly to New York to see Serena but SHE WON’T VISIT THE QUEEN.” I disagree – Serena is the only queen Meghan will recognize.
Anyway, Meghan was front and center in Serena’s box. Meghan was seated behind Alexis Ohanian (Serena’s husband) and in front of Anna Wintour. She was seated in between Oracene (Serena’s mom) and Patrick Mouratoglou (Serena’s coach). Meghan has been present for the past two Wimbledon finals which Serena lost, and now Meghan was there to see Serena lose in New York. It’s not Meg’s fault, of course. She wanted to support her friend, through thick and thin. But of course the British papers are going to have a ball with this (they already have a “jinx” narrative). I mean…athletes ARE superstitious, truly. But let’s be real: Serena jinxed her damn self. And the lack of catsuit was a bigger jinx than Meghan’s presence.
Fashion note: Meghan wore a $118 J. Crew denim shirtdress to the USO. It looked cute, and maybe it was a nod to a “Canadian tuxedo” in honor of Canadian Bianca Andreescu too. LOL.
Behold, the best video ever – Oracene Price utterly ignoring Meghan. I mean… Oracene doesn’t have time for that sh-t. Oracene couldn’t even watch the match when Serena was down 5-1 on match point.
A final fit for royalty 👑#USOpen pic.twitter.com/7N8HRGgtf1
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2019
PS… Please don’t threadjack. Trust that the next week will be full of Meghan stories.
Photos courtesy of Backgrid, Getty.
Serena’s mum is gorgeous. I haven’t seen her before. She looks fierce too.
The hair and glasses and lip color are a stunning combination.
Love those glasses! Love the whole look.
She’s really a beautiful woman isn’t she
Serena’s mom is spectacularly beautiful, and I LOVE her style.
Oracine should be the press focus, because she truly looks amazingly stylish. Instead of WaGS, we should have the press focus on Style-Mamas. So much more interesting than the usual drivel from the gossip rags.
I think a good way to get some perspective on Meghan Markle is to ask yourself: WWDD? What would Diana do? And Diana *would* wear that outfit. Diana *would* alter her hair color / texture to suit her own taste. Diana *would* fly out to support a friend during a stressful time. Diana *would* leave her kid at home for 48 hours without the world caving in. Diana *would* skip Balmoral (she hated it anyway) if she saw QEII all the time at Windsor. Diana *would* fly somewhere sunny for a weekend getaway. Just keep this in mind, and hang onto your sanity. 🙂
I glad she went to support her friend because they are to crawl up her a$$ regardless of what she does.
Exactly and the press get even more angry when they can’t control her. She wasn’t supposed to go back to America after the baby shower and now they know she has the best PR in the world, America behind her. It makes it even worse for them.
She should stay home with Archie,she should do this not that…on and on they will go.If she didn’t come out to support Serena I swear they would come up with a piece about how she’s not supporting her friend.She can’t win so I’m glad she’s just doing her thing.She looks really beautiful.
I don’t get the mum-shamingl, but then again it is nothing new. Remember Kate when she left George to go to a holiday with William?
And it doesn’t happen only to famous women.
I will never forget everything that some people said about me when my husband and I left our 6 months old baby with my parents for 4 days. Motherhood was hard on me the first time, and my therapist made me realize I needed time alone with my husband to reconnect with each other, and for me to realise that I was not only a mum now, I still was a woman in all aspects.
Sorry for the rant, but I hate the mum-shaming
Motherhood was hard for me and lots of other women I know. It’s a huge adjustment – babies are much better off with moms who take care of themselves.
My daughter is now almost 3 and we live nowhere near the grandparents. I take lots of personal naps, i get a pedi when needed, we have hired a house cleaner, and sometimes I will tell my husband that I need to escape and go to a movie or a bookstore or I will go insane.
Being a mother of young children is very rich but easily overwhelming.
My favorite part of the story was the implication that Harry was on daddy duty all weekend. You just know he said “Meg you go I’ve got this!” I think it’s very important for moms to get away sometime and leave the kids with dad for a bit. It’s win win all round.
Harry had a work engagement the same day Meghan flew to New York so unless Archie spectacularly advanced for his age and is able to look after himself he was looked after by someone else. That person (nanny?) is probably sticking around until Meghan gets back. I highly doubt Harry is on daddy duty alone.
Someone is salty today. His engagements aren’t for very long. He is not working 8 hour days. When I travel my husband who also works still has to take care of the kids.
They have nannies! Of course they don’t watch their son 24/7. Both do not work full time jobs and are privileged enough to have help whenever they want. I roll my eyes when we try to compare these ppl to regular ppl and try to envision either tending to their child every hour of every day….Like any parents with massive amounts of money the “help” does most of the heavy lifting
Of course they have nannies, which means there remains no excuse for Kate to not have announced any engagements yet as compared to the other three. What is the holdup?
he has nanny help just as Meghan does when she is there. and honestly it’s not a rare thing at all to get help. It’s what allowed her to work on forces for change. But why do people assume because someone has a nanny that there is no parenting or interaction involved.
@royalblue, I hate to say it but you are making some assumptions yourself today. It seems to me chunky was just trying to say let’s not pretend Harry is at home alone without support. Of course it doesn’t mean he’s not parenting but it’s very different than dad saying “I got this” and staying home solo, that’s all I read from it.
I have a baby the same age as Archie and I would certainly feel a lot better leaving him for a trip if I knew my husband had nannies and staff to help support him.
Vinny I never said he is all alone without support just like we know now that when with Archie, Meghan has support. But even with the support, Meghan is the decision maker and will instruct her accordingly because the nanny is not the parent. But mom is gone and dad can handle the important stuff without her. The nanny has to sleep and eat and have reasonable breaks too.
LOL at @Your cousin Vinny accusing RB for making assumptions and then in the same breadth making assumptions yourself, LOL. None of you know for certain whether the Sussexes have a live in nanny or not, you don’t know if Harry said to Meg “you go Meg, I got this” and took care of Archie all on his own when he wasn’t at that engagement. And no one’s assumption is better or more accurate than the other’s. It could be that Harry had help with Archie, but it could also be that he took care of his son on his own, they both are possibilities. Trying to discredit someone’s assumption while at the very same time you make outrageous assumptions of your own is just absurd.
its An outrageous assumption that the family that lives in a palace and is on the record for hiring a nanny has support at home? LOL, OK!!!!
I don’t know what is going on with Meghan, but she has never looked more beautiful. Maybe her face is slightly fuller after giving birth? And her hair is incredible. Seriously, she just gets more gorgeous every year. ❤️
Agreed. She looks radiant.
Meghan is a natural beauty. The extra weight looks great on her. Team Meghan!!
The slight extra weight is really flattering. I agree she has never looked better.
Yes, I thought that, too. She looks healthy and radiant.
She looks very placid and serene… though maybe in part due to jet lag!
Meghan looked happier and felt at home last night. I would not be surprised if she plans to move back to America in the near future. The treatment of Meghan in England is disgusting. The BRF and British media should be ashamed of themselves.
She can’t move back. She doesn’t have her UK citizenship yet, and Harry is not leaving the RF no matter what people wish.
There’s a baby involved and he’s not going anywhere.
I wonder why the US Open would share that video of all scenes. It’s obviously awkward.
Does she even need sleep? She had a baby recently, she is about to roll out a new project and now this. I’m convinced that celebrities as people are just in a whole different level energy wise and actually feed off of staying so busy.
Meghan has a staff of people to help and time and money for facials and hair care. I think the lack of anxiety about choices makes anybody look better. Most of us have to go to work, clean our own homes, get up every night with little ones, give kids a bath, pack lunches, try to get in a workout, make dinners, do pick ups and drops offs, etc. there’s no choice for many of us to outsource most of these jobs – celebs have the luxury of choice because of their money.
I have found that a short walk, a nice shower, some pretty blush, and a good undereye concealer goes a long way in how I look and feel.
Very well said @Escondista
@Escondista get help. Household help. This is not an attack on you. If you are doing all those things, it’s OK to hire help, if you can afford it. It’s 2019. It’s not only celebrities that have housekeepers, personal assistants, etc. Get help and don’t feel guilty for doing so. This superwoman rhetoric is not helping women. Do all the things you love by getting help. Again, if you can afford it. We. Cannot. Do. It. All. It takes a village.
Also, stop shaming celebrity women for being able to afford their great life and the perks that come with it. They work for their money. Let them enjoy their good fortune. Now, get help so you can make a fortune. Shift mindset.
You know no one asks you to do all of these stuffs. As @FredsMother perfectly put it, get help. If you cannot afford it, then don’t shame those who can’t. Trying to pass off as a superwoman, is making you bitter it seems. No one is responsible for your situation. The weird thing, you mention all of that and nothing about your husband. I guess those children are yours and yours only.
In 2019, instead of getting help and focusing on improving your skills set to aspire for more, some women think by listing the cooking, cleaning, bathing, etc, they are helping or promoting themselves. Then we are surprised when Forbes publishes a list of innovators and there is only ONE woman on it
VS and Freds Mother, I think you’re projecting here. Escondista doesn’t come across as bitter, imo. If anything she sounds quite level-headed by saying that women shouldn’t beat themselves up by comparing themselves to celebs like Meghan who have a ton of help and access to everything they could possibly want or need in a way that most women don’t, and not through want of trying. There was nothing offensive or bitter or resentful in her post – she was just stating the obvious.
Your comments, on the other hand, are really just a step away from Ben Shapiro’s when he said that it’s poor people’s fault that they’re poor and they should just get better jobs. I’m sure I don’t have to explain how privileged that sentiment is. Generally, pretty much no-one wants to be compared to Ben Shapiro. But if you do, there you are. Aim achieved.
@VS @Fredsmother
Hold up. Someone asked why celebs look so great and rested and I said because they have money to outsource. This wasn’t shaming anyone who has the money to do so it was just a fact. Most moms in America don’t have a night nurse and someone to do their hair and makeup for events or a chef.
Scroll up like a few comments to my previous one… I said I hire a house cleaner once in a while when I’m overwhelmed. I can’t afford the lifestyle of a celebrity and that’s why I don’t always look rested with a blow-out when I go to see Serena Williams at tennis finals lololol.
Y’all come off as insane and out-of-touch. I’ll just put all of those services on the family credit card and tell my bankruptcy attorney that some women on the Internet told me it takes money to make money!
Escondista I particularly like the people telling you to live in a filthy hovel because “no one asks you” to clean your house or feed your kids.
You sound like you’re doing really well and also in the same boat as a lot of women. It can be overwhelming, but definitely drown out the noise of people suggesting you should have a dirty house or neglect your child, just because they would do so.
@FredsMother I would disagree that anything Escondista said was superwoman rhetoric. Some of us don’t resent not having a housekeeper, and I am happy to work part-time and stay home with my child. Escondista makes a great point that MM might not be the one getting up multiple times at night to feed Archie, or maybe she does. I didn’t take her comments as shaming anyone for having more money. Personally, I don’t want to hire someone to take my child to school. For me it’s time with her. And I don’t mind cleaning my house, it’s my space, I’ll clean it.
I agree with you a lot here and I agree with Fredsmom too,she has some great points about how we should get hired help if we can afford it.It’s really a to each their own type thing (if it’s affordable).I also haven’t had much help but I’ve also enjoyed taking care of my own home and family without help,but I’ve been a SAHM.When I’ve picked up work it’s not been so easy for me to balance.I will be working again in the near future,and as I get older I think I will hire a cleaning service at some point.
I don’t think @ Escondista was shaming celebs/wealthy women who have help though,she was just stating a fact as she perceives it.
@BEBE Women can decide for themselves which area of their life they want to get help with. The point is get help. Men tend to succeed more than women because they have help. You know who that help is: their partner.. Typically a woman.
There are only 24 hours in a day. If you are a woman who wants to do more, have a better lifestyle, greater income then get help—whether by barter, fair trade, or money exchange. Get help. Even in your businesses find a way to delegate, freeing you up to rest more, earn more, or spend more time doing what you love—even if that’s spending time with your kids.
It’s not an attack on mothers. It’s simply passing on wisdom to women who want a better lifestyle.
A successful man taught me that as I am one person I can only earn for one person. Hiring or trading or bartering for help is like doubling my 24 hours, sometimes tripling it, thereby increasing my income. Once I absorbed that and rejected stereotypes about what makes a good wife or mother, I began to earn more, rest more, have more leisure time with my family.
Stop taking offense and get help.
@Bebe, the way the OP put it out there, there was definitely resentment; if there wasn’t then it reads that way
@FredsMother ………you are on a roll..BRAVO BRAVO
I 100% agree with you. I guess I am a professional woman who in 3-4 years is thinking of going on my own
Getting HELP is important! I cannot do that if in 24 hours I have to do the cooking, cleaning, bathing, riding to school, etc…..
MEN has help; usually their wife. If a woman is OK, that’s great. Those who aren’t OK with it are also fine.
This discussion reminds me of the noise around LEAN IN of SS
Again, @FredsMother and VS I don’t take any offense at your comments or Esconditas. I didn’t read her comments as resentment; I don’t see how anyone but the OP could say there was or wasn’t resentment. It’s fantastic you were able to increase your income; that’s not a goal for me currently. We live & save in a frugal but comfortable way.
VS & FredsMother —
For every grain of resentment and bitterness you’re getting out of Escondista’s perfectly inoffensive post… just know that there are people reading dismissiveness, condescension, and a HUGE helping of privilege from YOUR posts. And there’s a heavy spoonful of bitchiness in there as well.
I also didn’t read any resentment in the original comment? I think fredsmother’s advice was for the most part fantastic but the part about stop taking offence seemed out of place for me. I really didn’t read any offence.
Meghan has far more resources and support than the average woman, I would dare say even some wealthy women. I have a baby the same age as Archie and although I’m very privileged it still is not anywhere near that scale. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with pointibg that out, in fact it makes a lot of women feel better to remember that so they aren’t comparing themselves to unrealistic standards.
Personally speaking I wish I had the same level of resources (don’t we all?) but that doesn’t mean I’m bitter or resentful.
I’m saddened by the way Oracene treated Meghan, but maybe she’s too stressed out watching her daughter losing?
I wouldn’t take it as an intentional slight. I watched the match was a nervous wreck. Couldn’t talk to anyone. Can’t imagine what it felt like being there AND her mother watching it unfold. At one point I saw her mom praying. I know the tell tale sign for black women discretely praying 😃 so it just is what it is. I’m sure she was nice when Meghan came to sit down. But enough of those niceties.! Her baby is losing …
Are you kidding? There is absolutely nothing Meghan had to say in the moment that was going to break that mother’s focus on her daughter. It was not a time to speak to her.
She was totally in a zone of mom trying to hold it together while watching her child do her thing.
There are two extreme reactions on the internet whenever someone has an interaction with Meghan: either she is painted as this helpless, abused victim or the conspiracy theorists swear that everyone hates her. Serena’s mom was obviously nervous. I also don’t like to talk during tense situations. There are photos of Meghan hugging and talking to Serena’s family and coach.
Mr Chick and I recently went to a live music concert. I got to see bands I have loved for many years. It was a very sweet date night, but for the most part, we only spoke while getting to and from the venue. We didn’t go there to talk over the music! I’m guessing same here. You’ve got to pay attention while it’s happening. Or miss out.
I absolutely love how mutually supportive Meghan is with her friends. Of course she is incredibly privileged that she is able to fly to New York to watch Serena, but the fact remains that she was there for her friend. But instead of focusing on that friendship, or Serena’s incredible athleticism, the British tabloids are calling Meghan a jinx. Hate filled garbage!
By now I come to the conclusion, that Meghan is not going to let the British Media dictate how she lives her life.
Some men who are salty about her marriage say Serena hasn’t won since she married Alexis. That’s ridiculous as is idea Meghan is a jinx. Serena has won a slam when Meghan was there and lost when Meghan wasn’t.
Twitter and Tom Sykes dragged Sarah Vile for double standards as her son was once found wandering hotel at 1am looking for his parents after being left alone whilst they were out at a party. She also wrote article defending her husband’s admission of coke use after claims of hypocrisy during Tory leadership campaign, as he was justice secretary& had tough stance on drugs.
Meghan looks stunning. Usually love her casual looks. Hope she enjoyed the trip
As for the snub stories think the tabloids are just mad they haven’t got balmoral pap pics yet and they can’t evidence their earlier stories about her being at balmoral to be put in place by the Queen etc
I saw that verbal diarrhea by that vile Vine woman. I actually went into the comments to blast her a new one, and out and out called her a racist POS. Other than having the temerity to “Duchess While Black (and American to a MUCH lesser extent)”, there is no reason for this hatred. I also asked her that if SHE has a copy of this “invitation to Balmoral” that H&M have supposedly snubbed, she should publish it. If not, crawl back under her rock. FED UP!
And yes, Meg looked gorgeous. There were a lot of cutaways to her during the game.
I did too, I can’t believe they allow such trash to be published. I’m glad she was there to support her friend who undoubtedly needed her compassion after the loss. Meghan looked stunning and her beauty comes from within, not from just a pretty face.
Meghan is not a jinx. Serena has to get over a mental block or whatever is going on. Serena is playing great. Meghan has sat in the stands for many of Serena ‘s Slams. Before and after Serena had her baby. Before Meghan married Harry. A good friend is being there for the good, happy, sad, bad, and disappointing times in ones life.
There are more famous people than Meghan sitting in the stands. Why would her friend make her nervous and through her off her game. Serena will figure it out… She is Amazing.
Her security team certainly do a good job of blending in with the crowd. The Fail has lots of shots of Meghan in her seat and those around her and none of them appear to be bodyguards.
Meghan looked fantastic. I love that dress.
I love it too. I still like JCrew and buy things online.
Still love JCrew too,I look for other brands,but they are just so high quality and really elevate basics by just tweaking here and there.
She looks amazing in casual wear.
Re Oracene: remember how Harry totally ignored Meghan when she said something at a game this Summer and it was predicted that a divorce was imminent? I’m guessing Oracene didn’t hear her.
It was on the Balcony during a TOTC. The Nasties were saying that Harry is mad, Harry is ignoring her, Harry is regretting his marriage, the usual BS. Like you, I think he just didn’t hear her, and then the anthem started and he directed her to look forward. They DID hold hands on the way off the balcony. It’s all utter crap. (LOL God, I am WAY too invested in knowing all this! 😂)
I’ll sit in the corner with you, Jan. I’m overly invested in all this stuff, too. *passes the chips*
you forgot she was blinking back tears!! lol
Ladies, there’s plenty of room on my L-shaped sofa! AND I have wine! 🍷🍿 C’mon by! 😘
I’m coming to sit with you guys,if that’s alright,I’ll bring some 🍷
No it wasn’t the balcony ignore. They were at an MLB game in London.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/9420190/meghan-markle-prince-harry-baseball-mlb-london/
Meghan looks amazing and it is proof that her and Harry are very popular. I know the British press try to spin that their popularity is gone but this is proof. The British press are having meltdowns and I love it.
Also, Harry doesn’t really go to Balmoral. Some say since he was about 15 and he has never rode in the car with the Queen for church. Harry doesn’t even go to church. But of course, this is Meghan’s fault.
Also, as it was pointed out, H&M live minutes from TQ, who spends most of her time at Windsor. They probably see her quite a bit that we don’t know about. (I’d also heard that Harry doesn’t go to Balmoral anymore, and probably associates it with the time Diana died, as he and Will were there when they were told).
Meghan seems to be a constant talker. Harry has shut her down and the Queen has been polite to her when she’s done it to her. I’m more of Oracene. I’m not trying to talk to you when my child is playing or performing and don’t expect conversation from me when we are sitting in church, especially if we are in the choir stand. Sometimes you just need to refrain.
That’s ridiculous. Are you a personal friend of the BRF? Harry has certainly never “shut her down”, in fact he’s constantly making sure she’s OK. And Meghan and the queen get along just fine.
What do you mean by “…when she’s done it to her”? Talk to the Queen, when they’re at an event together? Isn’t it normal to talk to people you’re with?
I don’t blame Meghan for not wanting to spend the weekend with pedo Andy and his mummy, and preferring to support her friend who has been there before for her. I would do the same really.
It’s funny the tabloids are attacking Meghan constantly but last time I checked, Prince Harry isn’t at balmoral either (and he could have easily gone with Archie).
The newspapers that say she abandoned her son suffer from internalized sexism. Why in the 21st century, when a mother decides to travel alone or work full time, she was directly accused of being a bad mother but the mens are allowed to .
Absolutely my thoughts! Harry can travel to amsterdam, the google camp an so on. But a mom has to sit 24/7 around her kids. Indeed, sexist. I hope she enjoyed the trip.
To Sally who said Meghan is a natural beauty? Sure if you dont count the botox, straitened hair and nose job.
Ok, she straightens her hair – as many do. But nose job???! GMAB
No nose job. I’ve seen faked pictures of her at a young age with a big wide nose. THAT is what was “doctored.” Disgusting treatment of her.
She’s had a nose job. She was an actress, so it was very understandable and nothing to be ashamed of.
Yikes. Ok to the nose job / botox comment but since when is hair that has not been straightened not beautiful?
Her silly dad and scammy are always talking about the markle nose, common sense would tell you if she had a nose job, they would have sold the story, there is nothing they don’t sell.
Lucky, Meghan was born in a hospital, otherwise Thomas would have her unbiblical cord on the market.
I hear you can take a loan for plastic surgery, maybe a good idea for you to check it out😶.
What is stoping you from getting your own veneer?
@peg, what an unnecessarily rude comment to suggest anyone should look into plastic surgery. There’s no call for that.
None of us know for sure of course but I have seen multiple pictures now and to me it looks like she has clearly had work on her nose, it isn’t overtly obvious but when scrutinised closely it seems apparent. It is possible it was so well done her family were unaware. I have made major changes to my appearance before and my own family has missed it. Her original nose looked great as it was so no doubt it made it an easy starting point for the doctor. Again, there’s nothing wrong or uncommon about getting this done, it’s a personal decision.
Get stuff.
If you can talk about someone’s nose, teeth and hair, why not help them.
I assume you were attempting to say “get stuffed”. Another unnecessarily rude comment that didn’t actually make a whole lot of sense. It would be so easy to throw some snide comments back at you on that but let’s stay friendly, there’s clearly enough hatred in the world.
We speculate about who has had or hasn’t had work done nearly every week on this site, as long as it’s not body shaming or offensive it shouldn’t elicit insults in response.
How is that different to women doing the opposite and curling their hair, or darkening or lightening their hair? It’s hair. Just bloody hair. I don’t like that dress. But that’s just me, cuz I wouldn’t be caught dead in a dress. And all the thigh-rubbing… *shudders*
She hasn’t had a nose job, there is nothing wrong with straightening curly hair, and if she has had botox, it was done perfectly and is very natural looking. She is a natural beauty and has been for years. Stop being a hater.
Well, can we be just honest and admit that meghan worked in the most superficial industry? From what i saw from older pics, she did have a nose job like 99% of all the actresses. It’s not a shame, it’s their reality.
Good statement………………just saying………..in my opinion!!
She hasn’t had a nose job, there are plenty of photos of her as a child with the exact same nose. She has her dad’s nose. As far as dental work and hair straightening, she’s an actress for god’s sake. Have you never dyed, curled or straightened your hair? I have, I’ve also had cosmetic work done on a wonky tooth. Are you going to shame me as well?
ITA, Jaded. If she’d had rhinoplasty, those vindictive Markles would have already blown the lid on that info. Also, I’ve yet to see an adult photo of her where the alleged nose job, before and after, is evident. All anyone seems to come up with is her as a child or teen with a fuller, younger face (which we all know goes through some changes as we mature) compared to her mature adult face. I don’t have a problem with cosmetic or dental surgery for anyone, but the insistence that she had her nose fixed always comes off as someone desperate to find fault with her or resentful that others are admiring her good looks. Meghan was a cute baby, a pretty teen and is now a beautiful woman. Why anyone feels the need to make an issue of others admiring her makes no sense. Is it a tit-for-tat in support of the other duchess or just envy?
@Olenna: I think it’s largely a racial bias. Many people seem to resent that a bi-racial woman married into the royal family. Certainly there are many pro-Kate people who insist on taking sides and treat Meghan like she’s some uppity American parvenu, but she’ll rise above it all.
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@Phonycat I don’t believe Meghan has had Botox treatments (Black don’t crack baby!) but, if she has, maybe she gets a two for one ‘Windsor wives’ special with Keen Katie, who is a BIG fan of the needle.
As for straightening her hair, I’m guessing you don’t know many Black women, if any. Lots of Black women straighten their hair. Some do it because they like it. Some do it because it makes it easier to navigate the racist world they live in.
The one thing that Meghan can count on is that her ‘complexion’ won’t be torn up by too much tanning and too many cigarettes.
Well said!
@rainflowers Oh dear, does that mean you don’t like me? I’ll try to struggle on.
Very few celebrities are natural. They all have had nose jobs or chin jobs or artficially straightened (or curled) hair, artificially colored hair (or hair implants, plugs, toupees), artificially whitened teeth ( or actual veneers), artificially tanned (or lightened) skin, botox, eye lid lifts, eye bag tucks, and the list goes on and on. For actresses, it is a job necessity because Hollywood is misogynistic. It doesn’t mean they are not beautiful people, because they obviously are. But “natural” is not a word that should be used with celebrities, whether male or female.
You have a point. She isn’t heavy on the makeup though which looks kind of natural.
You know, if someone says “Kate looks thin” then there are million “body-shaming” comments. But here you all are going in about everything. I have seen Meghan’s high school grad pictures and unless she got her nose done in junior high, it looks the same to me. But what if she did, so what? I got braces at 12 to straighten my teeth so am I not “natural”? Please!
I used to go to Modo yoga because it is close to where I live and some friends were going there.. I’ve seen multiple celebrity women there – Katie Holmes, Rachel Weiss, tons of models. I stopped going because there is a serious orthorexia vibe. I think this is the elephant in the room for a lot of hot yoga studios – lose water weight and feel thinner. Modo is more like a booty boot camp than yoga. I’m kind of disappointed that this is where Meghan chose to go when there are so many great options in NY like Kula and Prema. Like Meghan, my mom was a yoga instructor so I started practicing when I was very young. So I’m just kind of turned off by the yoga classes that are only focused on the physical and most of the clients are extremely thin.
You don’t know her, so how can she disappoint you.
I wonder why so many people want to tell Meghan what she can or cannot do.
Right, we can’t be disappointed in people we don’t know. Like I can’t be disappointed in trump because I don’t know him. Makes total sense.
😴 😴 😴
We have Modo Yoga studios in Canada, I used to go to one in Toronto. They have all kinds of classes, not just hot yoga, and for all different levels of experience. I’ve seen short, tall, older, younger, thin, not thin women and men there. Apparently the Meghan trolls are out in full force today.
I’m a big Meg fan. Just don’t like this studio and now it’s getting all kinds of press because of her visit. Just google the studio in the West Village – only hot classes offered, “Green, clean, detoxifying” – ALL of the Orthorexia bullet points. It’s the rich, white, thin GOOP of yoga studios. I’m glad the studio in Toronto is different.
” most of the clients are extremely thin. ” — I don’t think you even realize it but this part of your statement shows a level of insecurity you seem to carry with you……..despite all the body positivism we see more and more of, some women are still very insecure about their size.
I wish you all the best
Nope. Totally off. I am very fit, active, strong, and happy with myself. I have zero insecurity. You are way off. I just feel uncomfortable around the Modo vibe. It reminds me of a Yoga Journal article I read a few years ago. I googled it just now so I could read it again. The title is “The Truth About Yoga and Eating Disorders.” I have seen women pass out in hot classes. I have also seen women who look like they are punishing themselves. I love yoga and to me, this is not what it’s about.
Look, I am a Meg fan. I commented on one part of a gossip story, adding some gossip insight to the studio she chose. To me, it’s like her sipping Detox Tea in public because I know the studio and the message it sends. Maybe the studio in Toronto is different and she just went with a name she knew. I am giving the inside scoop that this is the local GOOP of yoga studios. Commenting on one teeny part of a gossip story does not make me a troll and criticizing a studio I think is unhealthy does not make me insecure.
I guess it’s different for every one then. I discovered hot yoga a few years ago and it is hands down one of the best things in my life. It has a calming effect for me and honestly when I go regularly I end up eating healthier and of course drinking lots more water. These are good things for me. I have only good things to say about it.
@CN that’s awesome that you found a studio you like! I am not saying that all hot studios are like the Modo in the West Village.
Wow, you’re really on a roll today, aren’t you VS? Any perceived threat to the person you’re stanning is causing you to come at other posters. Speaking of insecurity…
@Tw, that’s good to know, because what you said up above seems generic to all hot yoga studios i.e //Green, clean, detoxifying//
I was pointing out that these are the things that work for me and I don’t have Orthorexia.
It’s also not that strange that a studio offers only one type of Yoga, which is another thing you pointed out about this particular studio.
These are your words //I think this is the elephant in the room for a lot of hot yoga studios – lose water weight and feel thinner.// Seems like you do have an issue with hot yoga studios.
Anyway, perhaps Meghan doesn’t get the same vibe you do from that Modo studio, I mean she hardly fits the profile of an extremely thin woman especially not now after the baby.
You’re disappointed in a woman CHOOSING where to go to exercise? She didn’t make YOUR choice, she made HER choice.
And ‘body positivity’ is acceptable, as long as the woman isn’t THIN? That doesn’t sound very inclusive.
Yep. I am. Now that studio is getting press. I hope you read the article I referenced above.
TW, I too am a big Meg fan and I appreciate your insight. You are correct about what kind of yoga studio this place is. The people aggressively replying to you sound unhinged, in particular the one who assumed you have insecurity problems for not going along with the groupthink around here. It’s gotten out of control and people on other gossip sites laugh at Celebitchy because of how over the top it is. You can be a Meg supporter and not think the sun shines out of her ass, or anybody else’s for that matter.
One last thought: “choice feminism” is vapid garbage!
@Jessica Is Celebitchy more of a laughing-stock than the sites that are aggressively anti-Meghan or rabidly pro-Cambridge? It seems that being a fan of the Duchess of Sussex upsets some people so much that they want to equate it with a mental illness. Why is that? Have any Meghan fans threatened anyone with violence? Or traveled across several timezones to assault a pregnant woman?
Fans of the Duchess of Sussex refuse to go along with the mainstream. We refuse to accept the belief that this woman is the worst thing that’s ever happened to the Royal Family or polite society since women got the vote. Maybe it’s because many of us have experienced the same discrimination and racism that the Duchess has. Or maybe it’s because many of us think that the constant stream of hatred and abuse directed at this woman, even to the point of criticizing her yoga studio, is UNHINGED?
And why is it that someone will start out saying ‘I love Meghan, BUT…’ and then proceed to insult her or people who admire her.
@kerwood thank you for proving @jessica’s point with this unhinged follow up that has nothing to do with my OP.
And as @jessica so aptly stated, being a fan doesn’t mean I have “to think the sun shines out of her ass”.
Tw, “unhinged” and “kerwood” are two words never far apart.
Yes, it’s getting a bit over the top sometimes. The notion that TW is criticizing the studio because it’s “Meghan’s studio” is laughable. She’s commenting because she knows something about it. Not all comments are an attack or criticism on Meghan – and the hyper defensiveness is exhausting. God forbid anyone should have an opinion based on their own experience.
@sozzled And your approval means so much to me.
Gee, people, I like Meghan a lot. I write comments defending her. TW stating how she feels is not an attack on Meghan. I’ve never done any type of yoga but when I hear about hot yoga, I think what’s the point? Sweat like hell so you can lose a couple pounds of water? It’s not real weight loss so why do that? Just do regular yoga. To me, it sounds like hot yoga would encourage the type of behavior that TW feels it does. Not everything is a personal attack on Meghan. As a woman, I am sick and tired of listening to underweight women tell me they can’t eat this or that, they’ll gain weight. There is more to life than how much you weigh. Nothing wrong with working out or watching what you eat, as long as it’s not an obsession. But there are women to whom it is an obsession. As women, we need to develop other interests besides our looks
What does ‘underweight’ mean? I’ve been called ‘thin’ and ‘anorexic’ my whole life when I’m neither. I was one of those people who could eat anything and not gain weight. It seems to be acceptable to criticize a woman’s weight ONLY if they’re thin. Having people discuss your body as if it doesn’t belong to you can be hurtful if you’re ‘underweight’ too.
If a woman CHOOSES to attend a class that will help her lose weight because she wants to be slim, isn’t that her choice? Why does that mean that there’s something wrong with her? Fat-shaming is forbidden but shaming a thin woman is still acceptable.
As a woman, I am sick and tired of other people trying to tell me what to do. We have nothing in common. Mind your own life.
“Fat-shaming is forbidden but shaming a thin woman is still acceptable” — they are not shaming the women themselves, but the societal pressure on women to be thin. I do not know of any websites that give tips on how to gorge yourself until your naturally thin body becomes obese — but there are certainly websites doing the exact opposite. Are there any designers who refuse to make clothing for thin women, or who think having thin women wear their clothes lowers the brand? Do groups of guys sit around laughing at thin women, simply *because* they are thin? I think it is very disingenuous to pretend that society pressures women to become unnaturally “fat” in the same way it pressures women to be unnaturally thin.
And if I sound defensive, it’s because I am. My friend died from starving herself. Actually, she really died from cancer — but the doctors could not treat the cancer through normal methods like chemo because her body was too weak to withstand the treatment, because of the starvation. She had previously been hospitalized for health problems caused by her eating disorder, but she always had excuses. She was thin “naturally”; her hair was receding because “overprocessing”; she didn’t eat dinner with us because she’s “vegan”; etc.
And I am not saying being obese is healthy either, because it is NOT. I am only saying that society does not pressure women to force themselves to become obese in the same way society pressures women to be thin.
I am in Toronto and went to Modo (formerly Moksha) for years. They have both heated/non-heated classes. I have done pilates, restorative, and hatha classes there all non heated. She obviously loved one in Toronto and wanted to stick with the brand. I am a curvy girl and went to many heated classes in the winter, which I loved. It is definitely not just for thin people.
@andrea that’s my thought, too after reading a similar comment earlier
I hear you. We have that same kind of problem with some of our yoga studios here. It started being about how skinny you can be. I love hot yoga but when I shower after and everyone else lines up at the scale to see how much water weight they lot I know I am in the wrong place. It has gotten Goop-y in quite a few places here in Europe. Have started to look for more turbans and less lululemon.
Give it a rest, she was there for a day. Maybe that yoga studio was a convenient location to where she was staying, given she doesn’t live in NYC. If you are that easily “disappointed” by things then life must be very hard for you.
Meghan looked fantastic here.
The British press can’t stand the fact Meghan had famous friends before meeting Harry and didn’t dump them and gained new ones after she became royal. Those friends will publicly defend her on the international stage. A lot of famous non friends speak up for Meghan, Hillary Clinton being the latest. How many famous people defended Kate when she was dragged regularly by the press? Add that Sarah Steaming Pile was ripped on Twitter is a nice touch.
Fashion note: Meghan wore gold dog tags with Harry and Archie’s initials.
No sources at Frogmore Cottage to leak, so they resort to out right lying, telling neighbors to keep away, going to the pub for a Sunday roast, sitting together at dinner parties.
BM thought they would getting stories of Meghan sucking up, they didn’t think that she would keep her old friends and make new ones.
Well… Serena kind of admitted what we all knew all along: Serena and Meghan only recently became close friends (will link article as soon as i find it. Serena mentions txting Meghan that morning in it). Which would kind of explain why the internet only has a few pics of the two together. I dont know, maybe im overguessing this and it could simply be because Meghan wasnt famous then and could fly under the radar.
But they are good friends now.
Meghan met Serena at a pre super bowl charity event in 2010 and they have been friends ever since.
She attended Serena’s matches when she was not working, if Serena played in Toronto she was there.
Meghan was at Wimbledon in 2016.
Meghan and Serena have been friends for a very long time. I admire Meghan for wanting to be there to support her friend. Jeez…..people need to get over this racism bull crap!! You live YOUR life and let Princess Meghan and Prince Harry and that adorable baby live THEIR’S. Get over it. This is so stupid. Every.Day.There.Is.Something.About.M&H.Jealous.Much.??.Or.What.??
Please stop the blatant lies, Serena herself, said she’s been friends with Meghan for many years, and I quote. They met in 2010 at a charity event and hit it off, there are pictures of Meghan pre Harry in Serena’s family box at Wimbledon, even some with Anna Wintour. There is a youtube video, where Meghan talks about Anna Wintour covering Meghan’s suede skirt with her cardigan because it was raining during Wimbledon, way before Royal life. What with this envy! Thank God for Youtube.
I love this whole look and I actually have a very similar dress. But, those Kardashian
hair extensions ruin it for me. They are way too long! Shorter hair would look so much better.
Maybe that’s her real hair???
That’s her real hair, she just straightens it.
Her hair is natural and beautiful……
A lot of women find their hair and nails grow better when pregnant and their skin glows. I suspect it’s because pregnant women make a conscious effort to eat better.
Meghan strikes me as the sort to have upped the nutrition when carrying Archie. That would fit with her holistic approach to life.
I also love that where-ever she goes that she continues her Yoga practice. I also suspect she went to a more prestigious studio as that makes it easier for her RPO’s to keep a handle on things. In any case that studio’s membership is going to go through the ROOF.
@ Mignonette – It’s not really related to eating well. Hair stops shedding during pregnancy which results in pregnant women often having long, thick amazing hair. Unfortunately, the shedding typically resumes a few months after the baby is born. That being said, I think Meghan’s hair is real. Judging from her teenage and childhood pictures, her natural hair texture is very similar to mine. People often think I’m wearing extensions when I straighten my hair.
I really don’t think it’s that embarrassing. If you look at the full video, Serena’s mom says something. It looks like Meghan responds. The end. No embarrassment. No controversy.
I agree. It looks like Serena’s mother responds but just doesn’t turn her head as she speaks, which is totally normal while watching sports.
Yes that’s totally what I saw too. She did acknowledge Meghan but kept her eyes on the court.
I’m very interested in this dress 👗 Denim dresses are my jam.
I know, love it! I have a similar one from Madwell that was not too expensive and so comfy. I lived in it this summer.
Wow she looks great! I love that dress.
To be honest I hate denim. What a bummer for Meghan that Serena didn’t win. Of course it’s a bigger bummer for Serena. Athletes are superstitious and Serena’s fans who do like Meghan twitted that maybe Meghan shouldn’t have come because it’s the third time Serena lost with Meghan in the audience. It’s silly and stupid but oh well. Meghan isn’t Serena’s lucky charm. I remember argentinian football players climbing to the top of the mountain with a gold medal from the past to bring them back luck again. (there is gossip that Serena’s team asked if Meghan would be there).
Serena’s problems are mental. She has to overcome the pressure and expectations of reaching #24. I don’t believe in superstitions because they are just ways to make fans believe that there is some magical thing they can do to change the outcome of a match or game.
Blaming Meghan is as ridiculous as blaming Serena’s husband and baby because she has not won a final since giving birth and getting married. Serena has been a champion for 20 years. There is no shame in her losing to younger, more focused talent. Every athlete falls short every once in a while.
Yeah, agree but people are superstitious, 13th friday etc.. everyone knows it’s silly but..
definitely agree that Serena has mental block, she used to be so strong mentally.. or do I remember incorrectly?
@liriel, Serena is still recovering from injuries. She is almost 40, (even though she puts most of people in that age bracket to shame, lol) and it takes longer to bounce back. Ask Tiger Woods about that. I think she should take a really long time to heal up instead of just the time between tournaments. Plus, maybe she should retire. She has said that she does not love tennis anymore, so maybe it is hard to really lean in and give it her all.
The woman is stunning, absolutely stunning……….the END
I am so sad for Serena; I am too emotionally invested in her getting that number 24. I think the Serena pre-final is very different from the one we saw yesterday. I wonder if the pressure of getting that number 24 is not getting to her….she should forget about all of that unnecessary pressure. I am sure she will win another major!!! maybe AO….go Serena!!!
Meghan looked really beautiful, there’s a really nice picture of her looking up that I really liked =)
I love Meghan’s dress. She’s so beautiful!
Do we do wiglet watch for Megs cos she def got hair piece or extensions in here
You can but you’ll get called a racist and accused of policing a black woman’s hair, just FYI
If the shoe fits….
A hit dog will holler.
Yes, there are racial under stones when people are people are always talking sh*t about black women’s hair. Deal with it!!!
Then don’t do it.
Live with it, Meghan’s hair is all real, no matter how you wish it wasn’t. I feel your pain!
Hypocrisy at its finest. She flies across the Atlantic to watch a game, while her husband urges everyone to be safe the environment.
No it’s not hypocrisy. Is she never supposed to fly again? Harry’s intent with Travalyst is this:
“Together with HRH The Duke of Sussex, our aim is to spark a movement of like-minded companies, organisations and change-makers to transform the future of travel into a more sustainable one that supports and protects destinations and local communities for decades to come. We will use our influence to explore and promote initiatives worldwide that have the ability to preserve destinations, ensure that local communities thrive, and protect wildlife and environments through responsible practices.”
Read up on things first before commenting.
Thank you for sharing. Responsible practice would include things like: Not flying across the ocean, but maybe, hmm, I don’t know watching the game on TV.
I guess she could walk across the Atlantic.
Funny joke, but sadly you missed the point of the comment. The so called “royals” are encouraging us (the peasants) to be environmentally friendly while contributing more than most to destroying it. History repeats itself…over and over.
@Lenka, well when have they told you specifically not to fly and who said you have to listen. She watched all of Serena’s other USO matches on tv. Until they bring back airships and Elon Musk’s teleporter is up and running, I’m fine with people flying to get from a one part of the world to another. I hope she had fun, she looked great, the crowd loved her, and that’s all.
Should they give up electricity and driving too? Because that contributes the most to carbon emissions. Why don’t you be the good example for that and go first @Lenka?
I don’t have kids. That being said I cannot imagine how annoying it is for moms to hear dad is on daddy duty or babysitting while
Mom is off. It’s called Parenting.
I continue to think that the environment isn’t the right cause for a couple that is traveling all the time. They can also limit themselves to two children to save the planet but each child will have a bigger carbon footprint than an entire working class neighborhood.
The Invictus Games, the cookbook and the fashion line are great ideas but the eco-friendly thing makes them vulnerable to legitimate criticism.
Yeah, but isn’t that true for all the other royals also advocating for Eco-friendliness? Any charity that any royal takes up will come across as hypocritical because of the position they are in. In the press’s eye only the Sussexes are hypocritical and no one else in the RF is. That’s what’s going to happen for her clothing line as well when it comes out, so what should they do, stop working because the press will criticize them no matter what?
@blue36 Totally agree. It doesn’t matter what cause the Sussexes advocate for, they’ll be criticized for it. You’d think they were in charge of Greenpeace or chaining themselves to redwoods the way people go on about their eco message. Also thought she looked great and healthy, I liked the denim dress, her hair looked good and it looks like there are a few grey strands in there as well. The crowd liked her and let her be ,and she seemed to be having fun, even with the disappointment of Serena not winning. People are making way too big a deal about this trip.
If that is the case then no one can speak about the environment because we all are contributing to carbon emissions. For example, look at how much electricity is used to power these 24 hour internet servers so we can be on here gossiping about people we do not know. Burning fossil fuels is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions but we all do it unless we live in caves with no power. But we still want people to be aware of the costs and cut back when we can. Just because we say turn out lights when leaving a room to use less electricity doesn’t mean we are going to sit in the complete dark all the time. Just because H&M or anyone flies doesn’t mean they cannot talk about our responsibilities to the environment.
I agree. We all contribute, and trying to minimize our footprints is not something all of us are deliberate in doing because some think they are already contributing the least and others believe it’s not the common man/woman’s problem. Unfortunately, using common sense to reason with Sussex haters that are racists, bigots and irrationally envious about this never works. They know they’re own sh*t stinks, but they think crying loudly and widely (anonymously, BTW ) across the internet against the DDoS covers their own stench of stupidity, stubbornness and hatred. There is no self-awareness or willingness to concede their bias in these people. If you go own Twitter and spend a little time checking profiles and timelines, you’ll see that the vilest comments and ugliest lies, outside of the tabloid media, are largely generated and spread by women, both openly or catfishing whites and envious, self-hating WOC, who are obsessed with stalking the Duchess of Sussex. For them, Meghan, has so much more or less than them, depending their personal viewpoints, to not be a projection target for their own emotional and psychological issues.
For the ladies on the thread if you didn’t know yes black girls can grow their hair long *gasp* I know *flips my real hair* Tired of people being shocked or not believing Meghan grew hair out of her scalp. A lot of black girls who have kinky curly hair go pass their shoulders once they straighten it.
Sorry to burst your bubble but that is Meghan’s real nose google her high school pictures. Sad that so many women on this thread seem to not know how contouring works when applying makeup.
Serena’s mother did acknowledge Meghan they hugged when Meghan got to her seat and Meghan was mostly talking to Venus when she was talking.
Mommies need breaks too. There is nothing wrong with taking some time away from the little one. There is nothing wrong with hiring help too. Yes people can not like everything a person does and still like them.
Say it a little louder for the racists in the back!
YES!!
I agree with every word of your post!!!!!!!!!!!!! These racist bunch need to get a grip. I love Meghan and wish only the best for her and her beautiful family. The rest can go straight to h*ll.
I’m going to try Yoga! Meghan has gone through so much since she started dating PH and the subsequent marriage. For her to look this good, after going through what would have taken years off most women, speaks to yoga (and yes genetics). Meghan so unbothered, looking strong and confident…. Ladies…let’s all take a moment and start taking notes!
This is another distraction from Prince Andrew. Go read the article about Epstein and Weinstein going to a party at Windsor for Andrew’s daughter when she was 18. I had read this story over a week ago, but it said it was Prince William’s eighteenth birthday party-maybe a misprint. Andy had Epstein visit two other palaces over years. These stories about Meghan and Harry are deflections from the real story. I smell it a mile away. I hope Meg/Harry are not going along with these distractions to help Pedo Andy.
These are distractions for cover up Prince Andy relationships with Epstein and others. Go read the article under Prince Andy. This stuff has been going on for a long time. I think someone knows who 18th birthday party it really was.
Probably gonna have ppl get riled up but why does everyone when talking about Meghan feel the need to throw shade/talk crap about Kate? Seriously, every post ppl bring up “If Kate would do that blah blah” or “Kate didn’t get scrutinized like that blah blah”. How about we talk great about a person without feeling the need to tear down another? They can be seen as both great role models, quit with the negativity
Not sure how saying that Kate doesn’t get the scrutiny or criticism that Meghan is getting is throwing shade at her or tearing her down. True, Kate, Camilla, Diana and even Fergie were all attacked previously but this seems unrelenting by the press.
Ok, I am going say this and might close the comments on here with the late comment:
I CAN’T BELIEVE NO ONE HAS TALKED ABOUT THE HOTNESS OF THE COACH!!!!!
WHAT IS GOING ON LADIES.
He may be hot but he sounds like a jerk. Serena was saying in an interview that she felt he did not understand the conflict she was feeling about being a mom now and spending time with her baby versus being hyper-focused on tennis.