Prince Harry And Megan MarkleL.A. wildfire relief efforts go unappreciated by at least one celeb, Justine Batemanwho calls them “disaster tourists.”
Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers. What a disgusting “photo op” they managed to pull off. Are you “touring the damage”? Are you a politician now? They don't live here; they are tourists.
Disaster tourists. #PalisadesFire https://t.co/Kv6v6jSX4y— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) January 12, 2025
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Bateman jumped on “X” over the weekend to rant about the former British royals, initially calling Harry and Meghan “ambulance chasers.”
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The “Family Ties” actress then criticized the couple for a “disgusting photocall” they were filmed at on Friday a tour of the disaster area near Pasadena together with the mayor of that city, Victor Gordo.
Bateman added: “Are they politicians now? They don't live here; they are tourists. Disaster tourists.”
To be fair, Harry and Megan live in California, but in beautiful Montecito in Santa Barbara County, about 90 miles north of LA
The two reportedly opened their villa to friends and family affected by the wildfires and distributed supplies and other essentials.
Meanwhile, Bateman also criticized LA officials in an interview on “Jesse Watters Primetime” last week. She told Watters the officers should be fired for their handling of the deadly wildfires by failing to plan ahead.
So far, 24 people have died in the fires, at least 16 others are missing and thousands of homes have been destroyed.