Elvira Teases Meghan Markle Over Pandemic Hair Dye Mishap Gone Gothic

The queen of gothic glamour, Elvira, has playfully jabbed at Meghan Markle after the Duchess of Sussex shared a hair dye mishap from the pandemic. Markle, 43, recounted on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan, how a DIY hair dye attempt in 2020 left her with an unexpectedly inky black mane, likening it to Elvira’s iconic look. The horror hostess, 73, whose real name is Cassandra Peterson, didn’t miss a beat, posting on Instagram with a smirk: "Hey princess, if you ever need beauty advice from a queen just let me know."

Fans jumped into the fray, with some chuckling that Markle could only dream of pulling off Elvira’s vibe, while others praised both women’s charm. One commenter noted, "Meghan’s not goth, and even Elvira’s a redhead sometimes—let’s not start a hair war!" The moment sparked laughs, highlighting the contrast between Markle’s polished persona and Elvira’s campy, spooky allure.

The Duchess shared that during the pandemic, after relocating to California with Prince Harry, she experimented with boxed hair dye while staying at a friend’s home. Expecting a glossy result, she instead got a shade so dark it screamed Mistress of the Dark. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Markle and Harry have settled in Montecito, raising their two children, Archie and Lilibet, far from the U.K.’s royal spotlight.