Posting a screenshot of the interview headline which read “Sarah Silverman Used to Root for Pal Kate Beckinsale to Date Prince Harry,” she captioned it: “@sarahkatesilverman you are such an ass. Also I love that he’s looking at us both like who are these old bitches get them away from me.”

Silverman replied: “HAHAHAHAA remember when he was single and I decided you must date him because of my vicarious life through you?”

Clearly, Beckinsale isn’t too bothered by her friend’s loose lips – we all have a pal who lets slip now and again. But her post showed just how ridiculous, boring yet predictable it is to see a flippant, fun comment being turned into a news headline about her personal life. It’s not the first time Bekcinsale has shown her exasperation over the tabloid coverage of her personal life.

Kate Beckinsale’s sharp response to the obsession with her relationship status is the best