When Chris Rock takes the stage, nothing is off limits — and in his recent Netflix special, he proved it yet again by turning his razor-sharp wit toward Meghan Markle. The comedian, known for mixing biting social commentary with laugh-out-loud punchlines, didn’t just mention the Duchess of Sussex; he tore into her royal woes with a blend of humor and unapologetic honesty that had the audience roaring.
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The moment came during a segment where Rock was discussing racism, privilege, and the way public figures react to criticism. Sliding seamlessly into the topic of Meghan and her high-profile interview with Oprah Winfrey, Rock questioned her surprise at encountering the cold realities of royal life. “Didn’t you Google these people before you got married?” he joked, raising his eyebrows as the crowd erupted in laughter. The quip, delivered with Rock’s trademark deadpan timing, instantly went viral as clips from the show spread across social media.
But he didn’t stop there. Rock poked fun at Meghan’s claims of being shocked by certain royal traditions, painting a picture of her walking into Buckingham Palace like it was a reality TV set. “You’re marrying into the most English family in history — they invented the concept of in-laws who don’t talk to you,” he said, drawing another wave of laughter and applause. His jokes walked a fine line between comedic exaggeration and blunt truth, hitting that sweet spot that made the moment both hilarious and uncomfortably real for some viewers.
The crowd wasn’t just laughing; they were reacting with the kind of “he said what?!” energy that turns stand-up moments into cultural talking points. Royal commentators have since chimed in, some accusing Rock of being unfair, while others praised him for calling out what they see as Meghan’s selective naivety. Either way, the Netflix special ensured that Meghan Markle’s name was once again splashed across headlines — this time not for a royal appearance, but for being on the receiving end of a brutal comedy takedown.
For Chris Rock, it was just another night of speaking his mind with no filter. For Meghan, it was another reminder that life in the spotlight — royal or not — means nobody is off-limits when the jokes start flying. And judging by the reaction, audiences are going to be talking about this one for a long time.