Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy has come to the defense of Meghan Markle, who has faced relentless online harassment since marrying Prince Harry. Speaking to Page Six, the ‘Tammy’ star decried the vicious attacks Markle has endured, attributing them to her success and independence, which she said can be perceived as a threat to certain individuals.
‘It bums me out for every woman and every person, that for no reason people just like to attack,’ McCarthy said. ‘A smart, interesting woman that has her own life, for some reason, is incredibly threatening to some people.’
McCarthy expressed her admiration for individuals like Markle, emphasizing the inspiration they provide. ‘I always think, how inspiring! I’ve never once been threatened by someone who is amazing. I just think how inspiring. It’s really on the people throwing the hate.’
Markle has previously spoken out about her experiences with online harassment, particularly during her pregnancies. ‘I keep my distance from it right now just for my own well-being, but the bulk of the bullying and abuse that I was experiencing on social media and online was when I was pregnant with Archie and Lili,’ she said.
