Stars showed their support for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in the aftermath of the explosive, exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired Sunday on CBS. It was the first she and her husband, Prince Harry, had given up since relinquishing their official royal duties last year.
Harry and Meghan have spent a lot of time giving their side to many of the gossip stories that have been spread about them since they were together.
When Oprah asked Meghan if she was worried about how the Royal Family would respond to the interview, the Duchess replied, “ I don’t know how they could expect that after all this time we would still be silent if there was an active role that ‘The Firm ‘(royal family) plays in perpetuating falsehoods about us. And if that involves the risk of losing things, I mean, a lot has already been lost. “
Meghan and Harry shared their thoughts on the drama behind their royal departure, and questions surfaced about “how dark” their baby’s skin tone would be. Meghan also talked about suicidal thoughts, and she and Harry offered their views on how they were treated by members of the royal family.
Following the interview, tennis legend Serena Williams tweeted a statement of support for the Duchess of Sussex, saying, “Meghan Markle, my selfless friend, lives her life – and leads by example – with empathy and compassion. She teaches me every day what it means to be real. “noble. Her words illustrate the pain and cruelty she experienced.”
Other celebrities, activists, and entertainers such as Jada Pinkett Smith, Leslie Jordan, and Bernice King were moved to voice their opinions and support the pair. Some even made fun of the monarchy.
Meghan has also received support from stars like Gabrielle Union, Chance the Rapper and Halle Berry, who came forward on Thursday to defend her against allegations of bullying.
The British newspaper The Times reported that Meghan was facing allegations of bullying from the royal family while staying at Kensington Palace. The palace says it will investigate the allegations, but a spokesman for Meghan and Harry called them a “calculated smear campaign based on misleading and harmful misinformation.”