I Didn't See Elsbeth's Meghan Markle Joke Coming, But There's A Whole Story Behind Why It Makes Sense

When I tuned into Elsbeth’s first episode on the 2025 TV schedule, I was ready to see Eric McCormack as a bag guy, I was not expecting a Meghan Markle joke.

Overall, understanding Pierce’s consistent support of Markle and his professional past with her makes this seemingly surprising Elsbeth joke make sense.

For those who might not know, Meghan Markle and Wendell Pierce go way back.