“Who applied butter all over her face [sic]?” questioned one online user, while another commented, “She has bad skin.”

A social media user who suspects Meghan has undergone some cosmetic procedures remarked, “Oh wow she’s messing with plastic surgery too much. She doesn’t look like her original beautiful self anymore.” Another added, “What’s she done to her face, it looks different.”

An Instagram user shared their thoughts, stating, “Why is she so weird and awkward. [sic] She’s a woman in her forties but she’s all anxious and giggly and grabs at people. She’s got no finesse and she never looks stylish.”

A neutral observer remarked, “Looks nice .. Maybe showing age alittle [sic].” Meanwhile, one Instagram user questioned, “Who butchered her hair, disaster,” and another commented, “She needs a hairstylist. she [sic] has bed head.”

However, many others were quick to offer Meghan their praise. One fan wrote, “Keep thriving Meghan! unbothered and stunning [sic].” Another admirer defended her, stating, “Say what you will but this woman is both beautiful and adorable.”

Another supporter expressed their enthusiasm, saying, “Wow Meghan looks beautiful and very young, I love seeing her so beautiful and happy.”

Meghan’s husband, 40-year-old Prince Harry, made an appearance at another event on the same day that she went to the Paley Center Gala.

The Duke of Sussex sat down for an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, the creator and editor-at-large of DealBook, at The New York Times DealBook Summit.

Prince Harry talked about raising awareness of mental health issues and his charitable work to promote resilience and justice. Andrew brought up news stories during the conversation that focused on Prince Harry and Meghan’s attendance at different events and the conclusions that were made about their marriage.

Andrew proceeded to ask Prince Harry about how he copes with the relentless public scrutiny that he and Meghan Markle often face, questioning whether he considers it a “good thing.”

“No, that’s definitely not a good thing,” Prince Harry replied. He then addressed some of the absurd rumors about them, including claims that they had moved “ten/twelve times,” divorced, and were living separate lives.

“It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls […] But, yes, I have no doubt that everything we’ve spoken about today, in the last […] 25 minutes, will be spun or twisted somehow against me, and maybe you yourself will be trolled relentlessly,” he shared.

Wrapping up his response, the Duke of Sussex joked, “And for that, I can only apologize, but you did invite me, so it’s not my fault.”