Sharon Stone tells Meghan Markle, “I don’t know you,” as Meghan begs to join her at the 70th Taormina Film Festival. The red carpet was abuzz with excitement as the stars arrived for the 70th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily. Paparazzi jockeyed for position, flashbulbs popping as one A-lister after another strutted down the carpet. But as the crowd craned their necks, one famous face seemed conspicuously absent until a sudden commotion erupted near the entrance.

It was Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, making a desperate bid to insert herself into the proceedings. Dressed in an eye-catching emerald green gown, she had apparently tried to sidle up to legendary actress Sharon Stone, who was the guest of honor at the event. But as Meghan reached out to link arms with the Basic Instinct star, Sharon recoiled in what appeared to be a mixture of surprise and disdain.

“I’m sorry, I don’t know you,” Sharon said firmly, pulling away from Meghan’s grasp. The Duchess’s face fell as she was unceremoniously rebuffed in front of the stunned onlookers. It was an awkward and uncharacteristic display of rejection from the typically gracious Sharon, leaving many to wonder what could have possibly motivated such a public snub and how the ever-controversial Meghan would respond to being so publicly humiliated.

By all accounts, Meghan’s attendance at the Taormina Film Festival was a last-minute addition to her schedule. The former actress turned royal had been making the rounds of various celebrity events in recent months, seemingly in an effort to regain her former Hollywood limelight. But her attempts to insert herself into the glamorous world of the A-list elite have often been met with chilly receptions

At the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, Meghan was reportedly turned away from several high-profile parties, with organizers citing limited space. And her much-publicized appearance at the Met Gala in New York was largely overshadowed, with the focus remaining firmly on the truly famous faces in attendance.

So, when news broke that Sharon Stone would be the guest of honor at the Taormina Festival, it appears Meghan saw an opportunity to finally break through. As one of the most celebrated actresses of her generation, Sharon’s attendance was sure to draw intense media attention, and Meghan was determined to get in on the action.

“Meghan was absolutely desperate to be included,” a source close to the Duchess told reporters. “She kept asking the organizers if there was any way she could walk the red carpet with Sharon. She was convinced that if she could just get in front of the cameras with Sharon, it would be a huge boost to her public profile.”

But the festival organizers remained firm in their refusal. Sharon Stone was the center of attention, and there was to be no sharing of the spotlight. Meghan’s pleas fell on deaf ears.

So, when Meghan spotted Sharon making her grand entrance, she apparently decided to take matters into her own hands. Striding up to the legendary actress, Meghan made a desperate bid to join her on the red carpet.

“She just walked right up to Sharon and started gushing about what a big fan she was,” an eyewitness recounted. “She was talking a mile a minute, trying to get Sharon to acknowledge her and let her stand next to her for the photos. But Sharon, by all accounts, was having none of it.”

Caught off guard by the unexpected intrusion, the actress quickly put Meghan in her place. “I’m sorry, I don’t know you,” Sharon said bluntly, pulling away from Meghan’s attempted handholding. The Duchess’s face fell as she was unceremoniously rebuffed in front of the assembled paparazzi and onlookers. It was a stunning public rejection and one that left many observers wondering what could have possibly motivated Sharon’s cold treatment of Meghan. After all, the two women have never been publicly linked, and there appears to be no obvious personal animosity between them.

For Meghan, the humiliation was palpable. Footage of the incident quickly went viral, with social media users reveling in the Duchess’s embarrassment.

“Ouch, that’s got to hurt,” one Twitter user commented. “Talk about a reality check. Sharon Stone just put Meghan Markle in her place,” another wrote. “You love to see it.”

Even some of Meghan’s most ardent supporters were forced to acknowledge the awkwardness of the situation. “I get that Meghan was probably just trying to raise her profile, but that was still really cringeworthy to watch,” one defender conceded. “Sharon Stone clearly wanted no part of it.”

For her part, Meghan has remained uncharacteristically silent on the incident. No statements or social media posts have emerged from the Duchess or her team, suggesting that the humiliation may have stung more deeply than she’s willing to admit. Meanwhile, Sharon Stone has also kept mum, offering no explanation for her brusque rebuffing of the royal interloper.

But some royal watchers believe the actress’s actions may have been motivated by a deeper disdain for the Duchess and her perceived attempts to exploit her fame.

“Sharon Stone is known for being outspoken and unafraid to ruffle feathers,” noted one royal commentator. “Perhaps she saw Meghan’s behavior as opportunistic and entitled and felt compelled to put her in her place.”

Whatever the reason, the incident has done little to quell the ongoing controversy that seems to perpetually swirl around the Duchess of Sussex. If anything, it has only served to further cement Meghan’s reputation as a fame-hungry outsider desperate for the validation of the Hollywood elite.

As the fallout continues to reverberate, one thing remains clear: the sting of Sharon Stone’s rejection is likely to linger for Meghan Markle for some time to come.

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