By Molly Claire Goddard
8:18am PDT, Oct 8, 2025
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In the
clip, Meghan Markle appeared to giggle as a model nearly fell on the runway. "Why does she find such joy in others tripping or falling?" one X user questioned.
"Very sympathetic. A real mark of a good person, eh?" a second wrote.
"Inappropriate laughter (usually at someone else's misfortune) is the only spontaneous thing Meghan does. All the rest is calculated and performative," a third said.
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Royal expert Charlotte Griffiths defended Meghan Markle, saying she was out of her element in Paris. "She seemed a bit nervous. At one point, she sat in the front row and a model tripped. She burst out laughing. And then she obviously realized that was quite a cruel thing to do, so she sort of covered it up," she said.
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According to an insider, Meghan Markle was paid a seven-figure sum to be at the event. "It wasn't an invite — it was a transaction," they
claimed. "Balenciaga wanted global attention and Meghan delivered. Private jet, five-star suite, glam squad — all part of the agreement."
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A representative for Meghan Markle clarified that she was there to support Balenciaga's new creative director,
Pierpaolo Piccioli. "Over the years, the duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo. They have worked closely together, collaborating on design for key moments on the world stage," the spokesperson said
in a statement. "She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance and tonight was no different. This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga."
