Meghan Markle and Prince Harry rubbed shoulders with some of the world’s biggest stars at a recent star-studded event where Meghan’s outfit drew a barrage of mixed reactions online, with speculation swirling and critics calling out her style choices in full force.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were among the celebrity elite who turned up for Kris Jenner’s glitzy 70th birthday bash on Saturday, November 8, 2025, but it wasn’t just the guest list turning heads.

The couple joined the festivities at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s sprawling $165 million Beverly Hills estate, where around 300 high-profile guests gathered to celebrate the milestone in true Hollywood fashion.

The extravagant evening, orchestrated by famed party planner Mindy Weiss, was hosted by Kris’s children — Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Rob, Kendall, and Kylie. The theme, cheekily dubbed “007(0),” honored Kris’s new decade and featured a dazzling array of tuxedos, designer gowns, and flowing martinis.

Bruno Mars wowed with a live performance, while DJ Nitrane kept the party atmosphere alive late into the night.

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Meghan and Harry weren’t alone in their star power. Adele arrived with Rich Paul, joining a jaw-dropping guest list that included Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Sia, Tyler Perry, Mark Zuckerberg, Travis Barker, Scott Disick, and Tristan Thompson.

The celebrity roll call continued with Selma Blair, Tommy Hilfiger, Snoop Dogg, Paris, Nicky and Kathy Hilton, Stevie Wonder, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Gayle King, Hailey Bieber, Babyface, Meghan Trainor, and Jonathan “Foodgod” Cheban.

Kris, whose actual birthday was November 5, made her entrance in a strapless crimson gown with layered ruffles and a dramatic train. She completed the striking look with sheer black gloves and sparkling diamond drop earrings, embodying the glamor of the night.

Earlier that evening, Meghan and Harry also appeared at the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala, held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. Meghan posed with close friend Serena Williams, along with Baby2Baby Co-CEOs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein. The couple was also photographed with Serena before making their way to Kris’s celebration.

Social Media Explodes over Meghan’s Controversial Outfit

Meghan’s wardrobe choice quickly became a hot topic online, igniting a firestorm of speculation and critique. Several Instagram users zeroed in on her look from the Baby2Baby Gala. One bluntly described it as “a tablecloth wrapped around her,” while another mocked, “Why is she wearing a bathing suit wrap with a turtle neck?”

A third added, “Ok In Picture 1 Megs looks like she has a muffin top, bless her heart, is it possible she is pregnant???” One chimed in with “What is she wearing????” while another asked, “Is Meghan pregnant again??” Another summed it up with, “Of all the clothes in the world, she chooses that 😂.”

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Facebook was no quieter. One commenter exclaimed, “😮🫢 she wore WHAT!” while another observed, “That brown skin glow saying moisturized, loved and stress free.” The critiques didn’t stop there. One person remarked, “She wearing [sic] a Black sheet? Who died?”

Additional Facebook posts aimed at Meghan’s outfit combinations. One person remarked, “A strange outfit from Megan. Top and skirt don’t match or [complement],” while another questioned, “It’s a formal occasion and you wear stretch material shirt and a diffently [sic] material skirt??????”

This wasn’t the first time in recent weeks that Meghan found herself at the center of a viral debate. Just a month earlier, the Duchess made headlines during Paris Fashion Week — not for what she wore, but for what she did.

Seated in the front row in an elegant all-white ensemble featuring a draped collar and wide-leg trousers, Meghan was seen giggling as a model reportedly stumbled on the catwalk.

The clip, posted by The Standard on TikTok, quickly went viral, drawing both criticism and defense from viewers. The caption on the post read:

“Watch the moment #MeghanMarkle is caught giggling as a model stumbles over at #ParisFashionWeek #thelondonstandard #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #meghan.”

A separate TikTok account, @rvealingthenarc, later reposted the clip, suggesting Meghan’s laughter seemed out of place, implying she might have been mocking someone since those around her didn’t appear to share the moment.

Viewers Question What Really Happened on the Runway

While the clip appears to show Meghan laughing at something, the actual footage does not include any visible moment of a model falling — just the Duchess’s reaction. Still, viewers rushed to draw their own conclusions.

One wrote, “Apparently a model fell that’s why she’s laughing [sic].” Another added, “A model fell and she laughed?” A third netizen claimed, “A MODEL fell & she laughed. Then realized laughing at others isn’t the best choice.”

Despite the swirl of criticism, many rushed to Meghan’s defense, arguing the footage lacked context and that she wasn’t the only one laughing.

One viewer commented, “I saw three ppl in the video who laughed at something, don’t just single her out.” Another wrote, “We don’t know what she’s responding to. You would show the model tripping if that was it.” Another social media commenter questioned the narrative entirely, saying, “Where is the video of [sic] model stumbling?”

But the most direct rebuttal came from a Facebook commenter who doubled down on the claim, insisting, “She was laughing because somebody fell that’s what she was laughing at.”

No Proof of Fall as Online Speculation Swirls

So far, no footage has surfaced showing a model actually stumbling during the show — and the clip in question doesn’t reveal the catwalk at all.

Whether it was a genuine moment of joy or a misunderstood reaction, the video has once again reminded the public just how closely Meghan’s every move is watched — and judged. Neither Meghan nor her representatives have commented on the viral clip.

The viral clip wasn’t the only moment from Meghan’s Paris Fashion Week appearance to draw attention. Just three days earlier, on October 4, 2025, the Duchess made headlines for another interaction that lit up social media — marking her first-ever appearance at the famed fashion event.

Another Viral Moment From Meghan’s Paris Fashion Week Debut

In the same sleek all-white Balenciaga look seen in the viral clip, the Duchess stood out from the crowd at the event. She was all elegance as she supported her designer friend, Pierpaolo, who was officially named Creative Director back in May and assumed the role in July.

He was described on the Instagram announcement as a “master of Haute Couture.” The fashion house also praised him as someone who would build on the brand’s monumental success while honoring the legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga.

After the show, Meghan approached Pierpaolo for a photo-op and a few warm words, but what happened next sparked a buzz among netizens.

In a 15-second TikTok clip posted by Saint Leon, Meghan and Pierpaolo are seen placing their hands on each other in a surprisingly warm gesture.

They greet each other with a kiss on one cheek, then, following Parisian custom, turn to the other. However, a slight miscalculation in timing sends their faces startlingly close, teetering on the edge of an accidental kiss on the lips.

The two quickly laugh it off, sharing a smile before turning to pose for photographers. Once the cameras are done snapping, they hug again, seemingly unbothered. But that wasn’t all to it.

A Whisper in His Ear and Touches That Sparked a Firestorm

A seeming follow-up video posted by Women’s Wear Daily showed Meghan Markle leaning in again, but this time, she whispered something into Pierpaolo’s ear.

The two remain close, continuing their conversation while touching each other’s wrists, a gesture that didn’t sit well with many viewers. Social media exploded, with fans and critics alike dissecting the body language and interpreting its meaning.

“That was awkward,” one viewer commented plainly. “Omg sooo awkward,” echoed another on Instagram. Others posted, “Strange.”

But the criticism didn’t stop there. Some commenters turned their focus on Pierpaolo, accusing him of crossing a line. “He got way to [sic] close. Have some respect for women. I can’t, I get so uncomfortable when people get that close to me,” wrote one Instagrammer.

“He was trying g to get too close. The long embrace was very inappropriate [sic],” another added. Over on Facebook, someone bluntly stated, “Doesn’t look appropriate to me.” As many debated the encounter, others questioned, “Where is Harry?”

In the end, Meghan’s Paris Fashion Week debut became less about fashion and more about the interpretations surrounding her every move. From a brief giggle to an awkwardly timed greeting, each moment sparked fresh online debate — a reminder that for the Duchess of Sussex, even the smallest gestures rarely go unnoticed.