Brooke Shield’s Meghan Markle Criticism Mysteriously Vanishes and What Are They Trying to Hide
Just one week after Brooke Shields publicly criticized Meghan Markle in a podcast appearance, the entire episode has mysteriously vanished—leaving royal watchers and fans alike wondering why.
The controversy erupted after Shields appeared on India Hicks’ podcast—Hicks being none other than King Charles’ goddaughter. During their candid chat, Shields took aim at Meghan’s much-repeated anecdote about writing a letter at age 11 to protest a sexist dishwashing commercial. But now, the video is gone without a trace from Hicks’ official website.
The timing has raised eyebrows. Why would a high-profile episode featuring such a renowned guest be pulled so abruptly? The mystery deepens as neither Shields nor Hicks has made a public statement explaining the removal, fueling speculation of behind-the-scenes pressure or regret.
The deleted interview was recorded shortly after both women attended the SXSW panel in March 2024, titled “Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen.” Meghan was also on the panel, where she once again shared the familiar story of her childhood activism.
According to The Independent, Shields expressed her discomfort with Meghan’s narrative, especially her repeated emphasis on being just “11 years old” when she sparked corporate change. Shields commented, “She kept saying she was 11! She wrote to the company, they changed the text, they changed the commercial. It was just too precious.”
Shields admitted she found the tone “too serious” and a bit hard to sit through, noting, “They’re not going to want to sit here for 45 minutes and listen to anybody be precious or serious.” Her blunt honesty appeared to strike a chord—too deeply, perhaps—for the podcast hosts.
For some, Shields’ comments were a refreshing moment of candor from someone within Meghan’s celebrity circle. But others saw it as a rare crack in the usually tight-lipped world of Hollywood royalty, where criticism of Meghan is often avoided due to her polarizing reputation and widespread media support.
What’s even more fascinating is the sudden disappearance of the podcast video. Hicks’ show isn’t known for censorship, and yet, the episode seems to have been scrubbed entirely—raising suspicions that someone may have intervened to limit the damage or silence the controversy.
Is it possible Meghan’s team requested the removal? Or did Hicks and Shields rethink their words, fearing backlash? No one is talking—at least not yet.
This incident comes at a time when Meghan is trying to rebrand her public image, from launching her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard to leaning heavily into her “Duchess” title and public appearances that mix royal flair with celebrity ambition.
The timing of Shields’ criticism—right after an event meant to highlight female empowerment—couldn’t have been more awkward for Meghan. It undercut the very message she’s trying to promote: authenticity, leadership, and relatability.
But with the video gone, a new narrative is taking shape: one of control, censorship, and strategic silence. Critics argue that if Meghan truly stands for women’s voices and open dialogue, then this takedown sends the opposite message.
As whispers grow louder about the reasons behind the vanishing episode, one thing is clear: Meghan Markle remains a deeply divisive figure, even among Hollywood elites. And the fact that voices like Brooke Shields’ are being silenced—or self-silencing—only adds more fuel to the already roaring fire.
Until someone speaks out, the mystery behind the missing podcast will only deepen. But for now, Meghan’s critics may see this as yet another example of her influence—and her tendency to rewrite the narrative when things get too real.
