Tina Brown criticized Meghan Markle’s ideas, calling them “total crap,” and labeled Prince Harry as “naïve” and a “lamb to the slaughter.” Brown, a former editor for Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, shared her thoughts on the royal couple in an interview for her new substack, “Fresh Hell.” She also reflected on her past mistake of going into business with Harvey Weinstein in the late ’90s, stating it was the “dumbest career move” she ever made.
In the podcast interview with The Ankler, Brown discussed Harry’s departure from the royal family, noting that despite criticism in England, he excelled as Prince Harry and was the most talented royal in that respect. She also expressed her belief that Meghan Markle lacks good judgment and often makes mistakes. Brown described Markle as a perfectionist at getting things wrong and criticized her for not listening to others’ opinions.
Expressing her views on Harry and Meghan’s relationship, Brown mentioned that Harry appears to be following Markle’s lead without questioning her decisions. She noted that he was impressed by Meghan’s Hollywood persona and blindly followed her guidance. Brown expressed concerns about Harry being led astray by Meghan, as he was previously competent in his military career but lacked experience in handling Meghan’s Hollywood world.
Reflecting on Meghan and Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties in 2020 and move to California, Brown suggested that Meghan had made significant mistakes and may have run out of options. Despite this, she believed that there was still a chance for Harry to make a comeback due to his royal lineage. Additionally, Brown shared her experiences working with Harvey Weinstein on Talk Magazine in 1999, revealing that it was a regrettable career move.
Brown mentioned her involvement in the Truth Tellers investigative journalism summit in London, which aims to celebrate courageous journalists doing important work despite challenging circumstances. She highlighted the importance of supporting journalists who are willing to uncover the truth, especially in today’s difficult times. Brown also discussed various other topics such as Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and media personalities like Tucker Carlson in the podcast interview.
Despite her critical remarks about Meghan and Harry, Brown emphasized the need to support quality journalism and celebrate the work of brave journalists. Acknowledging the challenges faced by the industry, she stressed the importance of journalists who are willing to go the extra mile to uncover the truth. Brown continues to advocate for investigative journalism through initiatives like the Truth Tellers summit, demonstrating her commitment to the field and the pursuit of truth.
