As Markle’s boxed-dye confession grabs headlines, Elvira’s loyal fans prove that true style and hair power never fades.
Hollywood’s original Mistress of the Dark, Cassandra Peterson known globally as Elvira, found herself unexpectedly thrust into a social media feud over the weekend, courtesy of an offhand comment made by Meghan Markle. But while the Duchess of Sussex, 43, may have intended her quip as a harmless anecdote about boxed hair dye during the pandemic, Elvira’s loyal fanbase was having none of it.
The 73-year-old horror icon took to Instagram, sharing a screenshot of a recent Us Weekly article quoting Markle’s recollection from her podcast, “Confessions of a Female Founder.” In the clip, Markle compared her home hair-dye mishap to the inky black locks of Elvira, sparking laughter among listeners. However, Peterson’s response was sharp yet playful: “Hey princess, if you ever need beauty advice from a queen just let me know,”accompanied by a sly emoji.
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Elvira’s followers quickly rallied in the comments section, not to defend the Duchess, but to reaffirm their queen’s unmatched allure and charisma. “Elvira is and always will be more beautiful than Meghan could ever dream,” one commenter gushed. Another chimed in, “She could never be Elvira,” capturing the sentiments of many who felt the Suits alum’s comparison was, at best, misplaced.
While the Duchess’s remark likely intended no offense, Markle had simply been recalling a moment during California’s pandemic lockdown when she experimented with hair dye and ended up with what she described as an “Elvira-esque” black hue, the horror legend’s response lit up social media. Fans delighted in the idea of Elvira giving a tongue-in-cheek “beauty lesson” to royalty.
This isn’t the first time Peterson has called out a celebrity over a less-than-stellar encounter. Just last year, she recounted a disappointing experience with pop sensation Ariana Grande at one of her shows, claiming the singer declined a photo, an incident for which Grande later publicly apologized.
As for Markle, her anecdote was likely just one of many light-hearted confessions on her podcast, where she often blends personal stories with broader reflections. Still, it’s a testament to Elvira’s enduring power that even a passing comment from a Duchess can’t shake the fans’ devotion to their “queen of cool.”
In a world where new stars rise and fall with the next social media trend, Elvira continues to reign supreme, her charm, wit, and gothic glamour as potent today as it was when she first emerged from the shadows.
