Saturday Night Live has always been known for its cutting humor, but no one expected Meghan Markle to become the latest target of comedian Colin Jost’s sharp tongue. During a live skit that poked fun at world leaders and political spouses, Jost dropped a line comparing Meghan to French First Lady Brigitte Macron—only he labeled her a “mini” version. The comment instantly sparked laughter in the studio audience, but behind closed doors, Meghan’s reaction was reportedly anything but amused.
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Insiders claim Meghan was “furious” at the dig, viewing it as both disrespectful and humiliating. For someone who has worked tirelessly to cultivate her public image, being reduced to a punchline on one of the most watched comedy shows in America was seen as a major blow. “She didn’t find it funny—at all,” one source close to the Sussex circle explained. “She felt it was a deliberate attempt to belittle her on an international stage.”
The fallout didn’t stop with Meghan’s outrage. Social media quickly lit up, with some viewers praising Jost’s joke as clever satire, while others criticized it as crossing a line. Supporters of Meghan rushed to her defense, calling the joke “unfair and misogynistic,” while critics suggested she should learn to laugh at herself if she wants to remain in the public eye.
Harry, too, is said to have been unsettled by the jab, reportedly urging Meghan to “ignore the noise.” But for the Duchess, the incident added fuel to her long-running frustrations with how she and Harry are portrayed in the media.
What was meant as comedy has once again turned into controversy. And for Meghan, being compared to Brigitte Macron—no matter the context—was simply one punchline too far.