Drew Barrymore’s way of introducing Meghan Markle during a recent talk show appearance has caught attention. As Markle joined The Drew Barrymore Show for a rare daytime interview, Barrymore introduced her with an unexpected name. This has sparked widespread attention on social media.
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Drew Barrymore calls Meghan Markle with her family name
Drew Barrymore made a different choice in addressing Meghan Markle during her appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show. Instead of using her maiden name, Barrymore introduced her as “Meghan Sussex,” following the royal tradition tied to her title. This marked Markle’s first daytime talk show interview in three years, coinciding with the release of her With Love, Meghan series and the launch of her As Ever brand.
Markle participated in a quick Q&A session during the show, sharing lighthearted details about her family. She spoke about a heartfelt surprise from Prince Harry and their children, opened up about British pronunciations her kids have picked up, and revealed that Suits was originally titled A Legal Mind.
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Markle reflected on how much the Sussex title means to her now that she has a family. She described it as an important part of their identity and family. She said, “I love that that is something that Archie, Lili, H, and I all have together. It means a lot to me.” This isn’t the first time Markle has corrected how she is addressed. In With Love, Meghan, she reminded Mindy Kaling that she now goes by Sussex.
Barrymore’s use of “Sussex” follows a royal tradition. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were given the Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles by Queen Elizabeth on their wedding day. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, also use Sussex as their surname.
