Stassi Schroeder, a former star of Vanderpump Rules, has publicly announced her withdrawal of support for Meghan Markle, citing unmet expectations in receiving promotional items from Meghan’s new lifestyle brand, As Ever. On her podcast, Stassi expressed her disappointment stating that she has been a long-time supporter and feels let down for not being included in the PR mailing list. Despite her claims, it appears that Meghan Markle is unaware of Stassi’s existence and involvement, as reported by sources close to Meghan, which suggest the handling of promotional distributions was managed by her marketing team, not Meghan herself. Furthermore, Meghan reportedly remaining unaware of Stassi indicates that the perceived feud is entirely one-sided.
Stassi’s grievance appears fueled by her observation that Claudia Oshry, host of The Toast, received As Ever promotional products despite not always supporting Meghan publicly. Stassi vented her frustration over this perceived oversight, attributing her strong reaction to feeling like a “toxic fan” who has now become a “toxic hater.”
Adding complexity to the apparent rift is Stassi’s own history of controversy, including her dismissal from Vanderpump Rules following a report of falsely accusing a co-star, Faith Stowers, to the police. This background contrasts with her public expectations of attention from Meghan, highlighting questions regarding the perceived slight.
This situation seems driven more by Stassi’s interpretation than by any factual basis of neglect from Meghan Markle, thus making it more of a one-sided celebrity discourse. Ultimately, this scenario underscores the intricacies of modern fandom and perceptions around privilege and expectations within celebrity interactions.