In a painfully awkward and now viral moment at Paris Fashion Week 2025, Meghan Markle was left visibly humiliated after British acting legend Dame Kristin Scott Thomas blatantly snubbed her. The incident happened during the Balenciaga fashion show, marking one of Meghan’s highest-profile appearances in recent times but turning into an embarrassing spectacle.
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Video footage shows Meghan approaching a small group that included Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, seemingly in mid-conversation, only to be completely ignored. Dame Kristin didn’t merely overlook Meghan; she consciously dismissed her presence, turning away with a subtle smirk and walking off, leaving Meghan talking to herself in stunned disbelief.
Body language experts have called the snub "one of the cringiest moments" of the event for Meghan, reflecting deep-seated tensions and the chilly reception she receives in elite circles beyond her ardent fan base. The silence from Dame Kristin, who carries the title of Dame by royal peerage, contrasted starkly with Meghan’s bright smiles and attempts to engage.
Sources say Meghan had hoped the event would signal a glamorous re-entry into European high society and fashion but instead faced what many perceive as a calculated cold shoulder by powerful insiders protective of the traditional royal image.
Adding petrol to the fire, Meghan was seen giggling during a model’s fall at the same show, an action that sparked further controversy and social media backlash, although her representatives called it a misinterpretation of her expression.
This incident underscores the challenges Meghan faces in balancing her cinematic celebrity, royal legacy, and ambitions within exclusive global fashion spheres. The snub involving Dame Kristin Scott Thomas serves as a stark reminder that Meghan’s path remains fraught with obstacles, skepticism, and moments of profound isolation.
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