Meghan Markle has shared her working from home life with husband Prince Harry, as she revealed the pair often get through tasks side-by-side in their home office.The Duchess of Sussex, 41, has opened up on her life in a new interview with US magazine Variety, speaking about everything from Queen Elizabeth's death to her and 38 year old Harry's favourite fast food restaurant and their home life. She said that working from home allows her and Harry to share "significant time" with their two children, Archie, three, and Lilibet, 16 months, and she even gave an insight into Harry's "24-hour time zone." Meghan, Harry and their children live in sprawling £12.5million ($14m) mansion in Montecito, California, where they moved following their 2020 departure from official royal life. She said: "We share an office.
Meghan Markle and Margaret Cho Discuss ‘Toxic Stereotyping’ of Asian Women on First Podcast Episode Since Queen Elizabeth's Death
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Archetypes returned this week for the first time since , featuring comedian Margaret Cho and journalist to discuss some of the harmful stereotypes Asian women face.The began her first episode since the hiatus by recalling the mixing pot of cultures she grew up surrounded by in Los Angeles and how “the multitude of Asian cultures was a huge part of that,” from visiting Little Tokyo on the weekends to enjoying a Korean spa day with her mom. She added, however, that she wasn't aware until recently of the negative and prejudiced characterizations of Asian women that exist out there.
Meghan explained, “Movies like Austin Powers and Kill Bill—they presented these caricatures of women of Asian descent as or .” She noted that these are just two examples of many, adding, “This toxic stereotyping of women of Asian descent…this doesn't just end once the credits roll.”Margaret ChoThe royal then invited Cho on to explain the “Dragon Lady” stereotype which she cited as originating in the “fantasy of Orientalism.” The comedian continued, “It's similar to the femme fatale…a woman who is beautiful and deadly. Because we can't just be beautiful.
We have to have, like, it has to come at a cost and it's kind of like evil queen adjacent. But it's also so pinned to this idea that Asian-ness is an inherent threat.
That our foreignness is somehow ‘gonna getcha.’ The mystery and the exoticism of it is part of it. And unfortunately, that trope has really stuck to film, but also to Asian-American women or Asian women.” Cho said growing up watching TV and movies she also always felt very frustrated by the lack of inclusion of Asian people on screen.
“I never saw Asian people in them, and so I never felt visible. I never felt seen anywhere,” she
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Meghan Markle says it would be 'great' if Archie and Lilibet wanted Hollywood careers
Meghan Markle has said it would be “great” if her kids wanted to enter the entertainment industry but insisted on them “carving out their own path.” Speaking to Variety in her first major interview since Queen Elizabeth’s death in September, the former Suits actress talked about everything from her previous interview with Oprah to her relationship with Prince Harry and the Royal Family. Meghan, 41, also spoke on her extensive acting career and, most notably, whether she thinks kids Archie, three, and Lillibet, one, will follow in her footsteps.The US-based publication asked Meghan: “What would you say if one of your kids came to you in 10 or 15 years and said, ‘I want a career in entertainment’?” The Duchess of Sussex replied: “I would say, ‘Great!’ When you become a parent, you genuinely want your kids to find the things that bring them complete joy.
Phillip Schofield's We Buy Any Car replacement revealed as viral TikTok star after queue-gate
Phillip Schofield's replacement for We Buy Any Car adverts has been announced following the news that the This Morning presenter would be stepping away from the lucrative role. Last week, it was revealed that Phillip would no longer be the face of the car trading company after first appearing in the adverts almost five years ago.
Meghan Markle photos draw comparisons to abdicated king’s wife Wallis Simpson
abdicated King Edward VIII, who left the throne to marry the divorcée commoner.A pair of photos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were released on Monday, and both Markle’s outfits and poses resemble those previously made by Simpson.In one pic, Markle, 41, has her dark hair tied back into a bun and is wearing red trousers and a matching blouse by the brand Another Tomorrow. Simpson sported a similar ensemble in 1971 — a dark-red chiffon dress with a pussy-bow-like collar.
Queen Elizabeth's Daughter Princess Anne Rides Staten Island Ferry During Surprise Trip to New York City
Princess Anne took a new mode of transportation during her surprise trip to New York City. On Tuesday,Queen Elizabeth’s daughter rode the Staten Island Ferry while traveling from Manhattan to Staten Island. The trip was revealed by the official New York Department of Transportation Twitter account. “We were pleased to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Anne to the #StatenIslandFerry today,” the tweet read. In the pictures, Princess Anne, 72, wore a gray coat as she took in the view during her trip and was accompanied by two men.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'Bold' New Portraits Are Sending a Message, Royal Expert Says (Exclusive)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released some regal portraits, just days after the official royal portraits were released, in which they were notably absent.Royal expert Katie Nicholl recently spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about the couple's classy photos, and the significance they have amid the rift between Prince Harry and his family — which she details in her new book, «It's all in the timing, isn't it? It does sort of have a sense of 'anything you can do we can do too,'» Nicholl shared. «It was quite polarizing, because you had, just two days before, that incredible image of the king and the Queen consort, and the new Prince and Princess of Wales.»«It said, 'This is the future of the monarchy.' Of course, so notable by their absence, was Harry and Meghan. So it didn't surprise me to see an image of them so soon after,» Nicholl continued.
Meghan Markle Tackles Hollywood’s ‘Toxic Stereotyping’ of Asian Women in Podcast Return
Meghan Markle returned to her Spotify podcast “Archetypes” on Tuesday and in an episode called “The Demystification of the Dragon Lady” tackled the “toxic stereotyping” of Asian women in movies like “Austin Powers,” “Kill Bill” and “Full Metal Jacket.” Markle recounted her childhood in Los Angeles, growing up adjacent to and very appreciative of the Asian influence in her upbringing. (She even recounts going to a Korean spa as a child, an initially embarrassing memory that she now cherishes.) In fact, Markle wasn’t familiar with Asian stereotypes, “ones we see in so many movies and throughout pop culture.”“Movies like ‘Austin Powers’ and ‘Kill Bill’ — they presented these caricatures of women of Asian descent as oftentimes oversexualized or aggressive,” Markle said on the podcast, which can you listen to below.
Duchess of Sussex attacks ‘toxic stereotyping of women of Asian descent’
The Duchess of Sussex has attacked the “toxic stereotyping of women of Asian descent”. She hit out while talking on the delayed fourth episode of her ‘Archetypes’ podcast on Spotify after the instalment was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The mum-of-two, 41, also said while addressing the “Dragon Lady” concept she felt humbled growing up in Los Angeles surrounded by diverse cultures.
Meghan Markle’s Podcast Returns To Unpack Misrepresented ‘Caricatures’ Of Asian Women In Film And Media
Meghan Markle is back in her “Archetypes” hosting chair after the podcast went on hiatus following the death of Queen Elizabeth.
Catherine Zeta-Jones shares sweet photo of the Princess of Wales
Catherine Zeta-Jones is a fan of the Princess of Wales! The Welsh actress, 53, took to her Instagram on Wednesday to share a photo of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’ mother. Alongside the picture, the Academy Award winner wrote: “I love our Princess of Wales❤️ I love our Welsh National Costume.❤️.”The Prince and Princess of Wales are heading to the US: DetailsThe sweet photo of the Princess with a little girl named Charlotte Bunting was taken earlier this week during the Prince and Princess of Wales’ visit to Swansea, Wales.
New Book Claims Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Wanted To Live In A Suite Of Apartments At Windsor Castle But The Queen Gave Them Frogmore Cottage
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn’t get the U.K. home they were hoping for, according to a tell-all new book.
Queen’s Last Knight: Steven Spielberg’s Favourite Composer John Williams “Honoured By Queen Elizabeth”
Star Wars composer John Williams is reported to have been made one of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s very last knights, with the honour one of the final awards approved by the late monarch before her death a fortnight ago.
Malia and Sasha Obama show off their distinct style while out in LA
Malia and Sasha Obama have become Gen-Z style icons. The sisters were spotted out over the past week separately in Los Angeles as they carried out different activities.Sasha Obama masters the college look with a Poppy Lissiman tote and boyfriend jeansMalia Obama and her boyfriend Dawit Eklund wear matching outfitsMalia was photographed on a social outing, spending some time at Soho House, in Los Angeles.
Queen's true feelings on Harry and Meghan leaving Royal Family for life in US 'unveiled'
The late Queen's reaction to Harry and Meghan stepping down as senior royals has been revealed in a brand new book. The Sussexes announced they would be leaving their roles as working royals in early 2020 and later moved to the US.
The reason why actress Sandra Oh was invited to Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral
the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II—which was organized and approved by herself —two thousand people were invited to Westminster Abbey. Among the guests were 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries, such as United States President Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron, President of France; Liz Truss, newly appointed British Prime Minister; Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and many more.As reported by our sister magazine ¡Hola! members of 22 royal houses attended the ceremony.
Kimmel Swaps in the Musical Tribute Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Should Have Had (Video)
Queen Elizabeth was (finally) laid to rest on Monday, bringing an end to 11 days of perfectly understandable British mourning and absolutely incoherent American mourning for the monarch. And on Monday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Kimmel drew inspiration from what had to be a million memes since Elizabeth died to imagine the musical send-off she should have received.And to cut right to the chase, remember how Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” was basically everywhere after Elizabeth died? Now you get where this is going.
Meghan Markle seen wiping tear from her eye in heartbreaking snap from Queen's funeral
Meghan Markle was seen overcome with emotion as she joined members of the royal family at the State Funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Friday.The Duchess of Sussex was seen wiping a tear from her eye in emotional pictures as the procession left Westminster Abbey for Wellington Arch while members of the royal family watched on.The Queen Consort, the Duchess of Sussex, the Princess of Wales and the Countess of Wessex were seen looking sombre as the King and his siblings marched off. Prince George and Princess Charlotte stood in front of their mother, with George looking directly at the coffin as it passed.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sitting near King shows couple back at heart of family
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat behind the King and Queen Consort during the funeral service of the late Queen Elizabeth II, putting them front and centre for the Royal event. This seating arrangement is being said to reflect that the couple may be back in the heart of the Royal family.