As usual, critics were quick to scrutinize her appearance. Meghan, 44, attended the event alongside Prince Harry, 41, at a celebration hosted by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos for the second season of Beef, which is set to premiere on 16 April.
The gathering featured several well-known names, including Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, and the show’s creator Lee Sung Jin.
Photos from the event showed Meghan in a striking chartreuse satin gown paired with brown sandals, while Harry wore a navy suit with a white shirt. According to fashion sources, her dress was a $715 “Gale” gown by the brand Heidi Merrick.
However, the outfit quickly became a topic of controversy. Some online users speculated that there had been a black-and-white dress code for the event, pointing out that many guests appeared to wear neutral tones. They also noted that Carey Mulligan wore a similar chartreuse shade, leading to claims that Meghan may have tried to stand out or break an unspoken rule.
These claims spread across social media, with some insisting only the show’s star was meant to wear bold color, though no verified source ever confirmed such a dress code.
Supporters of Meghan were quick to push back. Many pointed out that other guests were also seen wearing shades like blue, brown, and green, suggesting there was no strict color requirement. Others argued that the matching tones between Meghan and Mulligan were likely coincidental, especially since chartreuse is currently trending and widely considered a popular spring color.
Fans also questioned the logic behind the criticism, noting there was no evidence Meghan knew what anyone else would wear in advance. Ultimately, many defended her right to choose her outfit freely, dismissing the backlash as unfounded speculation rather than fact.
