Scarlett Johansson may have unintentionally stepped into royal drama territory after hosting the Saturday Night Live Season 50 finale on May 17, 2025. But did she really take aim at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
Social media is ablaze with speculation that the Hollywood A-lister used her high-profile SNL monologue to mock the California-based royals in front of a live audience.
Multiple YouTube videos and viral tweets have alleged that Johansson threw shade at Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle during her opening segment.
Some posts even claim she delivered “humiliating” remarks about the couple, leaving audiences laughing at the Sussexes’ expense—but are any of the claims actually true?
So far, no official footage from the SNL episode confirms that Johansson made any reference to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at all.
In fact, her entire monologue has yet to be verified as containing any royal-related material, leaving royal fans questioning the source of the rumors.
Scarlett Johansson is no stranger to SNL. She’s made several appearances over the years, including impersonations of high-profile figures like Ivanka Trump. But Meghan and Harry? That’s a different story.
As of now, there is no documented instance in her SNL career where Johansson has mentioned Prince Harry or Meghan Markle, directly or indirectly.
The rumors appear to be fueled by internet speculation rather than any confirmed content from NBC or official SNL clips. Still, that hasn’t stopped fans from dissecting every second of her performance.
While some viewers claimed to have heard “coded” digs at the royal couple, others insist it was all smoke and mirrors. No concrete quotes or timestamps have emerged to support the viral claims.
Neither Saturday Night Live nor Scarlett Johansson has addressed the allegations, further casting doubt on the accuracy of the viral posts.
What is confirmed, however, is that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to live in Los Angeles with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
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After stepping down from their royal duties in 2020, the couple settled in California to build a new life centered around media ventures, philanthropy, and personal freedom.
Their departure from royal life came after a string of disagreements with senior royal figures, including King Charles and Prince William.
Harry, who married Meghan in 2018, has often spoken about feeling trapped in the royal system, while Meghan has described her own struggles with the rigid expectations of palace life.
Given their controversial split from the Firm, they’ve become frequent subjects of media scrutiny—and occasionally, the punchline of late-night comedy shows.
But in this case, the claims against Scarlett Johansson seem to lack solid proof. The viral outrage may be more about people’s eagerness to see drama than any real insult.
Still, the speed at which the rumors spread highlights just how quickly celebrity gossip can snowball—especially when it involves Hollywood stars and royals.
Until Johansson or SNL directly respond—or credible clips confirm the allegations—this controversy remains firmly in the realm of speculation.
For now, fans of both Johansson and the Sussexes may have to wait for clarity, but one thing’s for sure: when Hollywood and royalty collide, the internet never stays quiet for long.
