Meghan Markle found herself in an unexpected and uncomfortable confrontation during the wedding of Hollywood director Noah Baumbach and actress Greta Gerwig. This incident, which quickly went viral online, involved Baumbach, renowned for his works like “The Squid and the Whale” and “Marriage Story,” openly addressing Meghan. According to reports, Baumbach didn’t mince words and directly told Meghan that he believed she had married Prince Harry primarily for fame and financial gain. He also accused her of contributing to the strain in Harry’s relationship with his family and his homeland.
This incident unfolded at the reception of Baumbach and Gerwig’s wedding, which took place at New York City Hall on December 19th, 2023. The couple, who had been together since 2011 and shared two children, invited a select group of friends and colleagues from the film industry. Notable attendees included Ben Stiller, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Wes Anderson, and Harry. Harry and Meghan had been residing in Los Angeles since their controversial exit from the royal family, and their presence at the wedding was due to their mutual involvement in Netflix projects alongside Baumbach and Gerwig.
However, the celebratory atmosphere took an uncomfortable turn when Baumbach took the microphone to toast his new bride and, in the process, confronted Meghan with a pointed remark. An eyewitness, speaking to the Tabloid Magazine Star, recounted Baumbach’s statement: “I want to thank my beautiful wife, Greta, for being my partner, my collaborator, and my muse.
She is the reason I make movies and the reason I’m happy. She is not like some people who use their spouses as stepping stones to gain more fame and fortune and then pull them away from their families and their roots. She is not a gold digger, a social climber, or a royal pain in the ass.”
Baumbach and Gerwig’s wedding marked a significant milestone in their 12-year relationship. They tied the knot at New York City Hall and celebrated by attending a Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Garden. Described as radiant and joyful, Greta wore a white suit skirt and jacket, while Noah looked dapper in his suit. The couple shares two sons, born in March 2019 and February 2023, and Noah also has a 13-year-old son named Rohmer from his previous marriage.
During this somewhat uncomfortable episode, Meghan reportedly attempted to address Baumbach directly, but Prince Harry stepped in and advised her to let it go. Baumbach continued his speech by praising Gerwig for her achievements as a writer and director, highlighting her multiple Oscar nominations for films like “Lady Bird” and “Little Women.” He also expressed excitement about their upcoming joint project, a live-action adaptation of Barbie starring Margot Robbie.
This incident isn’t the first time Meghan and Harry have faced criticism and backlash since their decision to step back from their royal duties and pursue a more independent life in the United States. They have been accused of hypocrisy, selfishness, greed, and ingratitude, along with allegations of leveraging their royal status and connections to secure lucrative deals with platforms like Netflix and Spotify. Additionally, they have been involved in several legal battles with the British press, subjecting them to relentless negative coverage and scrutiny of their personal and professional lives.
