Meghan Markle’s recent appearance at the Balenciaga Paris Fashion Week show has ignited a firestorm, not just for the usual celebrity spotlight, but because of a cringe-worthy laugh that has everyone talking — including her longtime friend and Soho House insider Markus Anderson. Known for his insider status in the elite fashion and celebrity circles, Markus reportedly didn’t hold back in criticizing Meghan’s infamous laugh during the high-profile event, leaving fans and fashion critics divided.
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What started as a seemingly glamorous reunion backstage quickly turned sour when a behind-the-scenes video surfaced showing Meghan letting out an over-the-top, awkward chuckle during a tense moment at the show. Markus Anderson, caught on camera just a few feet away, later dropped some honest and biting commentary. According to insiders, Markus described Meghan’s laugh as “annoying” and “cringe-worthy,” even joking to friends that she must “practice that laugh in the mirror.”
Adding fuel to the fire, sources reveal that Meghan was not initially on the guest list for the event but used her connections and Markus’s influence to secure a coveted front-row seat — a move met with eye-rolls backstage. Fashion insiders say this wasn’t the only faux pas; some attendees claimed Meghan’s behavior was out of sync with the polished Paris fashion crowd, casting her as a disruptive presence rather than the poised celebrity she aims to be.
The viral video clip of the laugh has been endlessly remixed and meme’d across social platforms, making Meghan the subject of both mockery and debate. Critics label her confidence as “forced,” arguing that she lacks the mystique that defines high fashion appearances. Supporters, however, insist she was just caught in a candid moment responding to tense backstage energy and laughter with friends.
What makes this even more sensational is that Markus Anderson, who once helped guide Meghan’s entry into elite social circles, is now reportedly done “playing PR babysitter,” signaling a fracture in their friendship. His blunt remarks have rippled beyond the fashion world, challenging Meghan’s carefully curated image amidst growing public scrutiny.
This Balenciaga laugh scandal is yet another nail in the coffin of Meghan’s controversial public journey, highlighting the relentless pressure to maintain an untouchable image on the world stage.
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