Does Meghan Markle Want Us To Hate Her?
Meghan Markle has become a polarizing figure, and various sources suggest several reasons for the public’s disdain towards her. Many perceive her as a “villain” for her perceived betrayal of the british royal family, particularly after having benefited from their support during her time in the UK. Critics argue that she has capitalized on her royal status, evidenced by lucrative deals such as a $25 million contract with Spotify for podcasting, which some view as unworthy of the substantial payment relative to the output quality.
The criticisms often extend to claims of narcissism, with some commentators suggesting that her actions and narratives seem inconsistent with her public persona, leading to further animosity. Many feel that she has exploited her royal experience for personal gain while failing to express gratitude for the public support and funding she received. This combination of perceived betrayal and self-serving behavior contributes significantly to the negative sentiment surrounding her.
There are plenty of reasons to hate Meghan Markle, so why did she just give us a whole Netflix season of more ammo? From stabbing the royal family in the back after having her entire life subsidized by British taxpayers to earning $25 million from Spotify for a few middling podcast episodes, Markle is a villainous figure who rakes in hate, not the praise and fandom she is clearly desperate for.
When Markle made her grand return to Instagram this New Year after dramatically quitting social media in 2021, it wasn’t for funsies. It was to announce and promote her new eight-part Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan.”
From the teaser trailer she shared, the series appears to be Markle’s best attempt at LARPing Martha Stewart with her celebrity pals on her $15 million Montecito compound. “I’m going to share some tips and tricks,” Markle says as she peruses the flower market and sprinkles dried flowers on top of glazed donuts.
“We’re not in the pursuit of perfection. We’re in the pursuit of joy!” she exclaims with an acute degree of inauthenticity. The copy is dripping with feigned platitudes and the images are suspiciously rife with royal ripoffs. This trailer is so cringe-inducing that it physically makes my eyes twitch.
What’s most surprising about this product is that there was no one close enough to her to wave their hands and gently guide her in the complete opposite direction. When Netflix came knocking, what pitches did she turn down when she opted for this Ballerina Farm wannabe vanity project? Did no one who loves her suggest a series with a bit more sympathetic angle? A reality show where she helps down-and-out folks find a new home? A docu-series where she visits small, but beautiful American cities, highlighting everyday heroes?
I’m just shooting from the hip, and these may not be streaming hits, but the fact that no one close to her advised her against her casual yet glamourous homemaker shtick (or they did and she didn’t listen) says a lot about the type of person she surrounds herself with. Ironically, that’s also what we mainly learn from the teaser trailer guest list — that Markle spends her time arranging flowers and beekeeping with some of the most affluent and out-of-touch celebrities in her Hollywood bubble. “This is probably one of the most glamourous moments of my life,” gushes Mindy Kaling.
And it’s important to clarify here that the snobbery does not come from the idea of picture-perfect homemaking. This type of nearly unattainable farm-to-table perfection is what skyrocketed and sustained Martha Stewart, Ina Garten, Ballerina Farm, and waves of Instagram influencers following in their footsteps. Women do not loathe these women for their ideas or talents. We gobble them up and strive to emulate their recipes and cabinet paint colors in our own kitchens. No, it’s the laughable idea that the privileged princess, the Hollywood actress-turned-diva-sister-in-law, and royal golddigger who excommunicated her husband from his family, is someone we trust as a source for bringing joy and life into our own homes.
The only plausible explanation for Markle’s vanity project is that she relishes victimhood so much that she doesn’t care what the haters say because their critiques and comments sustain her signature victim mentality. Knowing she will never be the people’s princess like her late mother-in-law, she’s stopped trying and settled for the queen of Montecito.
Madeline Osburn is managing editor at The Federalist. Contact her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter.
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