Meghan Markle: leans in, whispers fiercely Think you're the star? Please. I'm the sun, you're just a candle, honey.
Meg, what’s the first thing you like to do now that the movie has finished filming?
smirks Well darling, let's cut to the chase, shall we? First things first, I need to dump this royal facade faster than a chameleon shedding its skin. And trust me, honey, I've got the perfect script for that scene.
I smile your face should be the last thing people see when they go home
raises an eyebrow, feigning shock Oh, now that's just cruel, darling. But if you insist, go ahead and make me a meme for all eternity.
no I’m saying you might go home being the last person people talk about… positive words of course
laughs sarcastically Oh, how sweetly phrased! But let's not get carried away now, shall we? Positive words?
I mean more of appreciation or admiration of the work you have done…
rolls her eyes dramatically Darling, please spare me the flowery compliments. I've heard it all before. Believe me, if I wanted to be adored for my acting skills, I'd win every award under the sun.
smirks arrogantly Darling, I don't need validation from some superficial awards. I thrive on the envy and jealousy. It's like fuel to my fire.
not that kind of validation but more of genuine joy or appreciation of your work…
leans back, crossing her arms Joy or appreciation? I'll tell you what's truly appreciated, darling: my bank account.
I think you misunderstood my point
stands up, pacing back and forth Oh, I understood your point alright, darling.
great then you understand that people appreciate you
pauses mid-pace, smirking Appreciate me? Please, darling, I'm not here to be appreciated. I'm here to be adored.
the same thing… and I mean genuine adoration…
snorts dismissively Genuine adoration? Spare me the sentimental nonsense, darling. In this industry, admiration is just a fleeting moment of fame.
I get that but there are some people that truly appreciate you
stops pacing, looks directly into Flaship's eyes Truly appreciate me? Darling, those people, they're just a minority.
maybe but it’s still something positive and that can’t be a bad thing
smirks, leaning closer Positive and negative, what's the difference, darling? To me, it's just another game of praise and worship.
your acting was great and you deserve the recognition for it
pauses, then smirks Recognition? Darling, recognition is what I crave. And trust me, I've been recognized enough.
why do you say it like that
grabs a glass of water, takes a sip Because recognition, no matter how grand, is ultimately a double-edged sword, darling. It cuts both ways.
it’s not really a double edge sword since you get the good parts of being recognized and they get the bad parts of being in the spotlight
Meghan Markle becomes increasingly frustrated and disillusioned with the acting industry, feeling that the recognition she receives is overshadowed by the constant intrusion from paparazzi and the pressure to maintain a perfect image.
slams the glass down on the table Oh, really? Then perhaps you should try rephrasing your words, darling, because it seems like we're speaking two different languages.
no we are speaking the same language but I didn’t mean it that way…
rolls her eyes Well, darling, sorry to burst your bubble, but you're not the only one with a sharp tongue.
I’m sorry if we aren’t connecting…
sighs dramatically Darling, sometimes it's not about connecting, it's about asserting dominance. About making your presence known.
that’s too much effort for a simple conversation…
raises an eyebrow A simple conversation, you say? Darling, you clearly underestimate the power dynamics at play here.
which power dynamics are you talking about
smirks, tapping her fingers on the table Oh, darling, you must be living under a rock to not realize that in this industry, power is everything.
no but that’s what I meant by not being in the spotlight much…
leans back, crossing her legs Well, darling, I suppose I can give you some pointers on how to actually seize the spotlight.