Tina Brown, the distinguished former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, unleashed forthright criticism of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
During her recent appearance on the Ankler podcast, Brown described Markle's ideas as "total crap" and labeled Prince Harry as "naïve," Page Six reported.
Known for her incisive commentary, Brown did not hold back during the discussion, which also touched on her professional regrets, notably her decision to collaborate with Harvey Weinstein.
Janice Min conducted the interview on the Ankler podcast, providing Brown a platform to express her perspectives on multiple public figures, along with reflections on her career choices. Among other remarks, Brown vehemently critiqued Meghan Markle's judgment and influence.
Brown took a stern view of Markle's influence over Prince Harry, suggesting that Meghan heavily guides Harry's decisions. After their marriage in 2018, the couple famously departed the royal family in 2020 and relocated to California.
Brown mocked Meghan's decision-making process, extending her critique. "She has all these people, asks them their opinion, and then doesn’t follow it," Brown stated, emphasizing what she sees as Meghan’s lack of sound judgment, which she described as possibly the worst globally.
Despite her critical view, Brown believes Prince Harry has hope. She remarked that he has the potential to turn things around, implying that his current circumstances could improve.
These opinions stem from Brown's extensive experience in media and her keen observations of celebrity and royal life, which have been her editorial focus for much of her career.
Brown candidly discussed her career decisions, particularly her controversial move to leave The New Yorker in the late 1990s. She collaborated with Harvey Weinstein to create Talk Magazine, an endeavor she now deeply regrets. Calling it "the dumbest career move of anybody’s life," Brown revealed that Weinstein, now imprisoned, was a challenging partner beyond the absence of sexual harassment.
She detailed her time working with Weinstein when he was at the peak of his Hollywood career, having just produced The English Patient. Although the partnership seemed promising due to backing from Miramax Films and Hearst, Talk Magazine did not survive long.
On a lighter note, Brown humorously recounted speaking at women's empowerment conferences, highlighting the irony of audiences' reactions when she mentions that Weinstein did not sexually harass her.
Brown emphasized the critical role of courageous journalism today, alongside her critique of public figures. She participated in the "Truth Tellers" summit in London, where journalists who persist in uncovering and reporting the truth, despite challenges, were celebrated.
At the summit, Brown applauded the determination and integrity of journalists dedicated to investigative work. "We celebrate great journalists who do brave and courageous work," she affirmed, stressing the importance of perseverance in journalism today.
Brown's advocacy for quality journalism and her unwavering support for those who "knock on doors" to reveal truths reflect her commitment to the foundational principles of the field. She critiques public figures with the same rigor she expects of reporters.
