Meghan Markle’s Uncomfortable Moment on The Drew Barrymore Show
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently made a rare television appearance on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ to promote her new Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.” While the interview covered various topics, from her new show to her family life, it was an unexpected ‘awkward’ moment with host Drew Barrymore that caught the attention of viewers and body language experts alike. Barrymore is well-known for her enthusiastic, and at times physically affectionate, interviewing style and the interaction didn’t seem to be well-received by Markle.
The episode, which aired on March 18, 2025, quickly turned uncomfortable. As Markle was uncomfortable. Barrymore’s display of physical affection was perceived by some as overly familiar and intrusive . During the interview, constant leaning over the Duchess and, embracing her in bear hugs, Markle remained noticeably stiff, and she was visibly pulling away at times.
Known for her expressive nature, Markle addressed the situation with a subtle yet pointed remark. Acknowledging Barrymore’s noted for clingy behavior with her celebrity guests.”I hear you like to connect,” Markle passive-aggressively said , a six-word statement that served as a gentle reminder about personal space. Though, after saying she softened it by taking the host hand. She say that the host touchy nature is actually ‘so sweet’.
Markle further diffused to talk about ‘human connection’ after the covid-19 pandemic, that now people crave to be held and physically show affection, “I just think it’s really important… We crave being able to go, ‘Hi, my friend, you are here! And to really be able to hold and touch and embrace someone, and so I think about that with the show.” This comment highlighted the importance of physical connection while subtly reinforcing the need for respecting personal boundaries. Also she brought up the importance of human connection.
Body Language Experts Weigh In
Body language experts have dissected the interaction, concluding that Markle’s discomfort was very clear throughout the segment. Expert Judy James, speaking to the Daily Mail, highlighted the contrast between Barrymore’s displays of “warm friendship and affection” and Markle’s “more distanced emotionally” demeanor. It noted that Markle appeared to be more focused on communicating to the camera than engaging directly with her host.
James pointed out, “Barrymore’s rounded cheek, pursed lip smile signals a sense of warm friendship and affection while Meghan looks rather more distanced emotionally and keener to communicate with the camera than with her host.” Reflecting on when Barrymore hugged Markle, James noted, “Meghan adopts a straight, polite, more regal-looking pose here, perhaps mirroring the kind of response she met with from the UK royals when she was busy hugging them.”
The expert comparison between Markle posture and response to physical touch that the Duchess face when meet the UK royals , indicate discomfort felt by the Duchess during the episode.
A Sweet Revelation Amidst the Awkwardness
Despite the awkward exchange, interview segment, also she brought up the importance of human connection and the interview wasn’t limited to the uncomfortable moments. Markle also shared a touching anecdote about her relationship with Prince Harry, revealing a sweet vow he made when they first started dating. She recalled a piece of advice from her college days when she worked as a nanny for two Irish Catholic families. As per The Blast, one of the father figure had told her,”when you meet your person one day, I want him to say to you the same thing that I said to my wife when we got married, which, I vowed to always date my wife.”
Markle explained that when she started dating Harry. She asked him to make the same promise, to always finding their love. He replied, “I vow to always date you.” The couple’s commitment to keeping their romance alive, prioritizing dedicated time together and actively nurturing their bond.
The pair have been married since May 2018 and are proud parents to son Archie and daughter Lilibet. This commitment to continuing this is a testament to their strong bond and their dedication to nurture their love above anything else.
A Mix of Sweetness and Discomfort
Meghan Markle’s appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show presented a blend of heartwarming and somewhat uncomfortable moments. While the discussion of her relationship with Prince Harry and the vow they made was touching and gave insight into their partnership, the awkwardness of the physical interaction between Markle and Barrymore was hard to look.
Markle handled the situation with grace, using both words and body language to subtly communicate her discomfort without causing a major scene. This is yet another instance of her navigating a public situation with a level of poise and control, even when faced with unexpected challenges from she passive-aggressively.
Ultimately, The interview served as a reminder The incident to audience, to always have some awareness of personal space, even in moments of excitement or enthusiasm between interviewer and interviewee. The contrast also shown the importance of human connection, especially in post-pandemic by Duchess statement.