Meghan Markle’s ‘Suits’ Co-Star Patrick J Adams Calls Out Royal Family Amid Bullying Accusations
Meghan Markle’s “Suits” co-star Patrick J. Adams came out hard against the British royal family on Friday while defending the duchess of Sussex, who is facing accusations of “bullying” from palace aids.
“It’s OBSCENE that the Royal Family, who’s [sic] newest member is currently GROWING INSIDE OF HER, is promoting and amplifying accusations of ‘bullying’ against a woman who herself was basically forced to flea the UK in order [to] protect her family and her own mental health,” Adams said in a lengthy Twitter thread Friday. “IMO, this newest chapter and its timing is just another stunning example of the shamelessness of a [sic] institution that has outlived its relevance, is way overdrawn on credibility and apparently bankrupt of decency.”
Earlier this week, Buckingham Palace announced it is investigating accusations that Markle bullied several royal aides in 2018. The announcement comes ahead of Markle and Prince Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey that will air Sunday night on CBS. In a preview clip, it doesn’t sound like being part of the royal family was that much fun for her.
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The report was initially published by the Times of London, citing complaints that Markle “drove out two personal assistants from Kensington Palace” due to her management style. Meanwhile, in a separate preview of her interview with Winfrey, Markle — who is pregnant with her and Prince Harry’s second child — said the royal family is “perpetuating falsehoods” about her.
Along with Adams, “Suits” creator Aaron Korsh also defended Markle on Friday. He tweeted, “Meghan Markle is not a monster. She’s a strong woman with a kind heart who’s trying to make her way in an unimaginable situation. I don’t know the specifics of some incident from years ago but if late night emails makes you a horrible person, then I’m going to hell 50 times over.”
Meghan Markle is not a monster. She’s a strong woman with a kind heart who’s trying to make her way in an unimaginable situation. I don’t know the specifics of some incident from years ago but if late night emails makes you a horrible person, then I’m going to hell 50 times over.
— Aaron Korsh (@akorsh9) March 5, 2021
Before joining the royal family, Markle starred in “Suits” alongside Adams and Gabriel Macht for the first seven of the USA series’ nine seasons. You can read Adams’ full Twitter thread below.
Meghan Markle and I spent the better part of a decade working together on Suits. From day one she was an enthusiastic, kind, cooperative, giving, joyful and supportive member of our television family. She remained that person and colleague as fame, prestige and power accrued.
— Patrick J Adams (@halfadams) March 5, 2021
She has always been a powerful woman with a deep sense of morality and a fierce work ethic and has never been afraid to speak up, be heard and defend herself and those she holds dear. Like the rest of the world, I have watched her navigate the last few years in astonishment.
— Patrick J Adams (@halfadams) March 5, 2021
It sickened me to read the endless racist, slanderous, clickbaiting vitriol spewed in her direction from all manner of media across the UK and the world but I also knew that Meghan was stronger than people realized or understood and they would regret underestimating her.
— Patrick J Adams (@halfadams) March 5, 2021
And then they welcomed Archie. And on any sort of decent planet that would be a time to stop sharpening the knives and let these two people enjoy the magical early months and years of starting a family. But we don’t live on that planet and instead the hunt continued.
— Patrick J Adams (@halfadams) March 5, 2021
IMO, this newest chapter and it’s timing is just another stunning example of the shamelessness of a institution that has outlived its relevance, is way overdrawn on credibility and apparently bankrupt of decency.
— Patrick J Adams (@halfadams) March 5, 2021
Find someone else to admonish, berate and torment. My friend Meghan is way out of your league.
— Patrick J Adams (@halfadams) March 5, 2021
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