Meghan Markle’s “Suits” Question Sparks Online Debate
Meghan markle’s recent appearance on her podcast ignited a surprisingly lively discussion - not about royal life, but about her former role on the legal drama Suits. The conversation unfolded as she hosted longtime friend Heather Dorak and mixologist Payman Bahmani-Bailey,delving into their career paths.
During the episode, the topic shifted to payman’s previous profession as a lawyer in New York City. Meghan then naturally brought up her own experience portraying an attorney on Suits for several seasons before marrying Prince Harry.
“Did you watch Suits?” she casually inquired.
Payman’s response, delivered with playful honesty, quickly became a talking point. “No, no, I don’t watch basic cable. I like shows with curse words and stuff,” he jokingly admitted.
Meghan, displaying good humor, responded with, ”Great, I love it.” However, the exchange didn’t land as smoothly with everyone outside the podcast recording.
Online Reaction: A Moment of Awkwardness?
Social media quickly lit up with commentary, with many users interpreting Meghan’s question as self-promotional. Several viewers felt the question was inappropriately focused on her own past work.
Here’s a snapshot of the online sentiment:
One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented that it seemed “painful” for Meghan to ask a question unrelated to herself, only to then steer the conversation back to Suits and face a somewhat dismissive response.
Another observer remarked that Payman “bulldozed” Meghan with his “no basic cable” comment, describing it as a potentially awkward moment.
A third user expressed surprise at Payman’s candid reply, highlighting the perceived contrast between Meghan’s world and his preference for edgier content.
The Enduring Legacy of Suits
Despite Payman’s lack of viewership, Suits has experienced a meaningful resurgence in popularity since Meghan’s marriage into the royal family. You may have noticed a renewed interest in the show yourself!
Meghan herself acknowledged this phenomenon in a recent interview. “I’m not surprised that people are rediscovering Suits because it was so well written and so well produced,” she shared. She even described the show as a “time capsule,” revealing she still owns the pencil skirt from the very first episode.
the show marked a significant chapter in her career,running for seven seasons. When she became engaged to Prince Harry in November 2017, Meghan viewed it not as a sacrifice, but as a natural progression.
“I don’t see it as giving anything up.I just see it as a change,” she explained at the time. “It’s a new chapter, right? And also, keep in mind, I’ve been working on my show for seven years. we were very, very fortunate to have that sort of longevity on a series.”
ultimately, the podcast moment serves as a reminder of Meghan’s multifaceted past and the enduring impact of Suits* on her public image.It also highlights how even seemingly casual conversations can become fodder for public discussion in the age of social media.
