
Yo, LA’s got some serious tea brewing, and it’s not just the herbal kind served at Meghan Markle’s latest vegan shindig. The Duchess of Sussex rolled up to a high-profile dinner party in the City of Angels, hosted at the stunning home of designer Kelly Wearstler, and let’s just say the vibes were anything but chill. Dubbed ‘A Seat At The Table,’ this exclusive event was thrown by Emma Grede, the British boss babe behind Good American and a founding partner of Kim Kardashian’s Skims.
What was supposed to be a night of connection over plant-based plates and Meghan’s own As Ever wine turned into a full-on roast - and not the kind you’d find on the menu. Restaurant critic William Sitwell didn’t hold back, dragging the event through the mud in his Telegraph piece. He threw shade harder than a palm tree on a SoCal summer day, calling it a contender for the most cringe-worthy dinner party in history.
“I’ve never seen anything so shallow and self-obsessed. This wasn’t a dinner; it was a parade of vanity for Instagram likes,”
Sitwell fumed. He pointed fingers at the endless stream of social media posts from the night, accusing attendees of turning the event into a Hollywood-style flex fest. According to him, it was all about shouting to the world, ‘We’re here, and you’re not,’ with zero substance behind the glitz.
Despite the harsh critique, not everyone’s sipping the haterade. Emma Grede, who was spotted chilling right next to Meghan at the table, had nothing but love for the crew. In a heartfelt speech, she hyped up the attendees as ‘the most incredible group of women,’ painting the night as a powerful moment of sisterhood in true LA fashion - think less drama, more empowerment.
Emma emphasized the evening’s purpose, describing it as a space for women to swap stories, share life lessons, and lift each other up. It’s the kind of energy you’d expect from a gathering in a city known for dreamers and doers, even if the Instagram grid made it look like just another red-carpet-worthy photo op.
So, was this vegan banquet a total flop or just misunderstood? While Sitwell’s savage takedown has the internet buzzing, Meghan’s circle seems unbothered, keeping the focus on connection over clout. One thing’s for sure - in a town like Los Angeles, where every event is a chance to make headlines, this dinner party’s got everyone talking.
Stick with us as we keep tabs on this story. Whether it’s more shade from critics or a comeback from the Duchess herself, we’ve got the 411 on all things Meghan in Tinseltown. If you’ve got thoughts on this Malibu-style drama, drop ‘em below - we’re all ears for the latest gossip straight from the West Coast!