Rising up. Meghan Markle “no regrets” talking about her experience in Deal or no dealreveals a source exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.
The Duchess of Sussex, 41, recently recalled what it was like to be one of the ‘bag girls’ on the NBC game show, claiming on her ‘Archetypes’ podcast that she felt like the job turned her into a ‘bimbo’ . Her comments quickly raised eyebrows, but Costumes alum is choosing to take the high road.
“This negative reaction is extremely disappointing for Meghan, but she learned a long time ago not to get too upset or demotivated by those who wish to dwell on negativity, especially over something as trivial as a job she left years ago. seen. shows the insider us. “She knows there are some critics who will go to great lengths to stir the pot and call her a hypocrite in every possible way.”
California alum, who married Prince Harry in 2018, “it is not right or easy to face” criticism from the public, the source adds. “Her general response is to shrug and say it is what it is.”
Meghan Markle at Global Citizen Live
Kristin Callahan/ShutterstockFor underwear, bench the author “said what she meant” about the subject – and she wasn’t going to take it back. “She has moved on and hopes others will do the same,” says the source us.
Meghan worked Deal or no deal from 2006 to 2007 before landing the role of Rachel Zane Costumes. During the Oct. 18 episode of her podcast, the activist recalled being “lined up” backstage before filming began.
“There were different stations for putting on eyelashes or extensions, or filling in bras,” she recalls. “When I look back at that time, I will never forget this detail. … There was a woman running the show and she’d be backstage there and I can still hear her … she’d say, ‘Markle, suck! Markle, suck it up!’”
Meghan claimed she left the show because the environment didn’t make her feel valued. “And by the way, I was surrounded by smart women on that stage with me, but that wasn’t the focus of why we were there,” she continued. “I would end up walking away with this pit in my stomach knowing that I was so much more than what was being objectified on stage.”
Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Claudia Jordan later came forward to share her experience to provide “clarity” to Meghan’s perspective. “Deal or no deal, he never treated us like bimbos. We got a lot of opportunities because of that performance,” he said Couple Retreat star, 49, wrote via Instagram on Oct. 18, adding that she “didn’t want any misunderstandings about climate and the environment in the Deal or No Deal group.”
Days later, a former stylist from the show offered her side of the story. “To know me is to know that I love my job. It’s been a tough week to watch a show I love too much to be criticized.” Dina Rim wrote through Instagram. “I had the privilege of designing the looks for Deal or No Deal, for all the women and of course @howiemandel. It was one of the most amazing, challenging and high-profile gigs of my career and I loved every minute of it.”
Cerchione claimed she “wouldn’t change a thing” about her time Deal or no deal, adding: “Everyone on the show, from my wardrobe team to the producers, crew, hair and makeup, Howie and especially the models, everyone worked so hard to make the shows the best they could be for the contestants and adoring fans. that. … I am proud to have been a part of the show and the Deal or No Deal Family and always will be 💖.”
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