Melissa McCarthy dismayed by trolls attacking Meghan Markle: ‘I’ve never once been threatened by someone who is amazing’

US actress Melissa McCarthy has said that she is dismayed by how people are currently targeting and criticising Meghan Markle

Published on: Apr 23, 2024, 01:44:33 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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US actress Melissa McCarthy has said that she is dismayed by how people are currently targeting and criticising Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex recently launched the first product of her lifestyle brand – a strawberry jam from American Riviera Orchard. After its launch, it was sent to 50 influencers for a taste test.

Melissa McCarthy has said she is dismayed by trolls attacking Meghan Markle (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP, photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

This, along with other upcoming projects of Meghan and Prince Harry, comes at a time when both Kate Middleton and King Charles are battling cancer. This has caused the Sussexes to come under fire.

Meghan was specifically mocked for the launch of her jam, especially after Charles jam ended up selling out. The King’s jam is sold from the Duchy of Cornwall.

‘I’ve never once been threatened by someone who is amazing’

McCarthy defended Meghan while attending the Broadway opening of Suffs. “It bums me out for every woman and every person, that for no reason people just like to attack,” she told Page Six.

McCarthy added, “A smart interesting woman that has her own life, for some reason, is incredibly threatening to some people. I always think, how inspiring! I’ve never once been threatened by someone who is amazing. I just think how inspiring. It’s really on the people throwing the hate.” She went on to describe Meghan as “wonderful” and “awesome.”

‘They’re carving out their lives for their kids’

McCarthy and Meghan appeared together in a video in 2021 to celebrate Meghan’s 40th birthday and the launch of a mentorship program called 40×40. The video appeared to humorously mock the Duchess’ royal connections. At the time, it was highly criticised. The video even featured a cameo by Harry.

McCarthy praised the royal couple at the time, telling Access Hollywood, “They were so sweet and funny. I just found them very inspiring. They’re carving out their own lives. They’re carving out their lives for their kids.”

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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