EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle 'Acting as Power Broker' to Land Old Pal Oprah Winfrey Sensational First Chat With Brooklyn Beckham
Meghan Markle is trying to come through for Oprah Winfrey.
Feb. 12 2026, Published 7:26 p.m. ET
Meghan Markle is said to be acting as a behind-the-scenes power broker in a bid to secure a headline-grabbing sit-down between Brooklyn Beckham and Oprah Winfrey following his explosive allegations against his famous parents, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Brooklyn, 26, the eldest son of David Beckham, 50, and Victoria Beckham, 51, sent shockwaves through the entertainment world after publishing a six-page rant on his Instagram Stories detailing claims about tensions within his family.
Markle has suggested a structured interview to clarify his claims, according to sources.
Among the allegations were that Victoria had "hijacked" the first dance at his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz, 31, danced "inappropriately" with him, canceled plans to design Nicola's wedding gown at "the 11th hour" and attempted to "bribe" him into signing away rights to his name before the ceremony.
The claims ignited a global media storm.
Meghan Markle Sees Parallels With Her Own Public Scrutiny
Brooklyn Beckham recently published a six-page Instagram rant about his family tensions.
An insider has now told us: "Meghan identifies very strongly with what Brooklyn is going through. She's come to believe that Brooklyn has been painted in an unfair light – much like she and Harry felt they were when their own family tensions became public.
"From her perspective, he's a young man trying to assert himself and protect his marriage, yet the narrative has quickly turned against him. Seeing the intensity of the backlash after his statement last week genuinely upset her.
"It brought back memories of the criticism and hostility she faced when she first spoke out. Meghan remembers how isolating it can feel when your motives are questioned, and your character is picked apart in headlines and comment sections," the source added.
"She knows firsthand how damaging it is to be vilified simply for expressing your truth. That experience has made her instinctively protective of Brooklyn.
"In her mind, he's not trying to create drama – he's trying to be heard. And she feels a real sense of empathy because she recognizes the emotional toll that kind of public scrutiny can take."
Meghan Markle 'Reached Out to Brooklyn'
Markle is said to have expressed empathy for Brooklyn Beckham’s public backlash
The source added that Markle and Prince Harry, 41, reached out privately to the nepo baby.
They said: "As soon as she saw how quickly things were spiraling, Meghan reached out to Brooklyn. Her first instinct wasn't strategy - it was concern. She made it clear that his well-being had to come first and that no public narrative is worth sacrificing your mental health over.
"She encouraged him to step back from the noise, log off where possible, and focus on the people immediately around him. Meghan knows how overwhelming the online pile-on can be, and she didn't want him reacting impulsively or feeling pressured to defend himself in real time."
The insider continued: "At the same time, she gently advised that if he does decide to speak further, it needs to be done thoughtfully and on his own terms. In her view, social media statements can be misinterpreted or taken out of context.
"She believes a structured, in-depth interview - where he feels safe, supported and able to explain himself fully – would give him a fairer opportunity to be understood. It's about reclaiming control of the narrative rather than letting it run away with him."
Meghan Markle Pushes for Oprah
Never Miss an
Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox
By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Markle is said to have recommended Winfrey as a potential interviewer.
According to those close to the Duchess of Sussex, Markle believes Winfrey, who conducted the Sussexes' bombshell 2021 interview, would provide the same platform for Brooklyn.
A TV production source said, "Meghan speaks about Oprah with enormous respect and genuine affection. She's told Brooklyn that, in her experience, Oprah creates an environment where people feel protected rather than exposed.
"She describes her as someone who listens deeply, who prepares thoroughly, and who doesn't approach these conversations with an agenda to sensationalize them.
"She's reassured him that Oprah isn't interested in ambushing anyone - she's interested in context and humanity. Meghan believes that if Brooklyn is going to open up, it should be with someone she considers both credible and compassionate."
The insider explained: "In Meghan's view, Oprah has the stature and the skill to help recalibrate public perception. After weeks of criticism and harsh commentary, she thinks a thoughtful, empathetic interview could shift the tone - not by attacking anyone, but by allowing Brooklyn to explain himself fully.
"She genuinely feels Oprah would do everything she could to make sure he's heard fairly and that the conversation feels balanced rather than adversarial."
