Meghan Markle has found a staunch ally in Hollywood heavyweight Melissa McCarthy, who's come out swinging against the Duchess's detractors.The Bridesmaids actress hailed Meghan as "wonderful" amidst the latest wave of criticism.The Duchess of Sussex has been under fire from Royal enthusiasts following the launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
Her debut offering, a boutique run of 50 jars of strawberry jam, has stirred up quite the conversation as a "soft launch" for her online platform.
Adding to the drama, a cheeky impersonator recently redirected a UK version of Meghan's website domain to a food bank page.Amidst the turmoil, silver screen icon Melissa, who featured in a video marking Meghan's 40th birthday celebration in 2021, has stepped up to defend her pal. "It bums me out for every woman and every person, that for no reason people just like to attack," she expressed her dismay, reports the Express.
Melissa, aged 53, opened up about her dear friend during the premiere night of the Broadway show 'Suffs' just last week - and the star of the upcoming The Little Mermaid adaptation was visibly upset by the negativity aimed at Meghan.
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