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Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
The Vicious Campaign Against Meghan Markle Must End
When Meghan Markle posted a lighthearted video of herself dancing in a hospital room while nine months pregnant, she probably thought she was sharing a relatable moment that other mothers would appreciate. Instead, within hours, online trolls and conspiracy theorists weaponized it as "proof" she was never pregnant at all. This nightmare is what Meghan's life has become. Every joyful moment gets twisted into ammunition by people who've made destroying her their full-time job. And we need to talk about what this sustained cruelty has done to a woman whose only crime was falling in love with a prince. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025, in New York City. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025, in New York TIME The "moonbump" conspiracy, which claims Meghan faked both pregnancies with prosthetic bellies, represents a special kind of cruelty. Here's a woman who bravely shared her miscarriage story to help other women feel less alone in their grief. She opened up about one of the most painful experiences a person can endure, and how do these conspiracy theorists respond? By claiming her subsequent pregnancies were elaborate hoaxes. Imagine being nine months pregnant, your body aching, preparing to bring life into the world, and thousands of strangers are dissecting your every photo to "prove" your baby isn't real. Meghan revealed she was "the most trolled person in the entire world" in 2019 while pregnant with Archie. She's spoken about how the harassment drove her to thoughts of suicide. A pregnant woman was pushed to the edge of despair by people who found entertainment in her anguish. The recent dance video illuminates this persecution perfectly. Here's Meghan, trying to induce labor, sharing a funny, intimate moment millions of mothers can relate to. Within hours, it became Exhibit A in the conspiracy theorists' case against her. They zoomed in on her moving belly, claiming it proves she wore a prosthetic. They analyzed her IV line, suddenly becoming medical experts. They took a moment of joy and transformed it into a weapon. This isn't normal criticism. It's psychological torture designed to break someone's spirit. And the worst part? These aren't random acts of cruelty. They're coordinated, monetized, and amplified by people who profit from Meghan's pain. YouTube channels devoted entirely to "proving" Meghan's pregnancies were fake, generating millions of dollars. British tabloids have built entire business models around tearing Meghan apart, knowing that her name on a negative headline guarantees clicks and sales. Social media influencers discovered that attacking Meghan drives more engagement than any other content they produce. Hatred hasn't just become a business model; it's become an entire industry, with Meghan's suffering as its most profitable product. The online vitriol has translated into terrifying real world threats. Britain's former counterterrorism chief disclosed that Meghan faced "disgusting and very real" threats from far-right extremists during her time in the U.K. Security teams investigated numerous credible plots against her life. People have been prosecuted for threatening to kill her. While navigating motherhood as a new parent, Meghan simultaneously confronted vicious online conspiracy theories and lived under the shadow of genuine terrorist threats. Meghan once said the abuse was "almost unsurvivable." Think about that word: "almost." She survived, but barely. She got through it with therapy, with Harry's support, with sheer determination, but she shouldn't have had to survive anything. She should have been able to enjoy her pregnancies like any other woman. But the attacks don't stop with Meghan. Anyone who dares to publicly defend her becomes a target themselves. The message is clear: support Meghan Markle, and we'll come for you, too. The goal isn't just to hurt Meghan; it's to isolate her completely. They want her to look around and see no allies, no defenders, no one willing to brave the storm to stand with her. The social media platforms that host this hate bear responsibility. The tabloids that report on these conspiracies "for clicks" bear responsibility. But most of all, we as a society bear responsibility for allowing this cruelty to continue. Meghan Markle is a real person with real feelings who carried and delivered two real children. She's a mother who can't share her joy without it being weaponized against her. The moonbump conspiracy isn't just false. It's an act of sustained cruelty against someone who dared to join the royal family while being Black, American, and unwilling to suffer in silence. Somewhere tonight, Meghan might be looking at her children, the very children strangers claim don't exist, and wondering if she'll ever be free to share their milestones without unleashing a torrent of hate. These conspiracy theorists have participated in the theft of a mother's joy. If they can't find the conscience to stop this now, then we need to face the ugly truth about who we've become as a society. Because when a pregnant woman is tormented to the point of suicidal thoughts, when her pain becomes someone's profit and entertainment, a fundamental piece of our humanity has been lost, and that loss diminishes us all. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to Christopher Bouzy is an American tech entrepreneur who founded the non-partisan research firm Bot Sentinel and the social media network Spoutible. His ventures leverage innovative technologies to create safer digital spaces and promote authentic online discourse. The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Meghan Markle Reveals Major Struggle: 'Not a Lot of Mixed Race Parts'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Meghan Markle has spoken about getting repeatedly rejected for acting roles during her early career because there were "not a lot of mixed race parts." The Duchess of Sussex said struggled to land "girl next door" roles that would often go to blonde actresses, and also suggested she did not have enough "edge" for characters that "had any sort of ethnicity." She made the comments as a guest on podcast Aspire with Emma Grede where she talked about not allowing "negative self talk" to impact her business ventures. The California-born star's father, Thomas Markle Sr. is caucasian, and her mother, Doria Ragland is African American. Meghan revealed in 2022 that a genealogy test had shown she was "forty-three percent Nigerian." Meghan Markle attends the TIME100 Summit, at Jazz at Lincoln Center, in New York City, on April 23, 2025. Meghan Markle attends the TIME100 Summit, at Jazz at Lincoln Center, in New York City, on April 23, TIME Why It Matters Meghan has spoken out about racial discrimination many times, including in relation to her experiences with the press and social media, and famously accused an unnamed royal of expressing "concerns" about the color of her unborn child's skin. However, she has less frequently spoken about racial barriers to her success as an actress. She did discuss the subject, though, in the period before her wedding to Prince Harry, in May 2018. What Meghan Told Emma Grede About Race and Acting Meghan said: "When I was an auditioning actress and this is well before Suits, you have to think at that time there were certainly not a lot of mixed race parts. "If I was going in for an audition it was either, you have to remember this was a very different time than it is now... it was 'girl next door' that was typically blonde haired, blue-eyed and a certain look. "But because I'm half white I would also be submitted for those roles and if it was a character that had any sort of ethnicity there was always a bit of a edge to those characters but I'd be submitted for those roles. "And I also... to a lot of people in casting, they thought I was Latina so I share that because, and I've shared this before, it was a numbers game. "If I'm only up for 10 parts that could be 10 no's but if I'm up for 30 parts because I can fit into so many different rooms that could be 30 no's. That is a lot to chip away at your self-esteem. That is really hard." Meghan Markle on 'Imposter Syndrome' Meghan now has a Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan, recently wrapped the first season of her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founer, and has her online store, As Ever The 43-year-old said she still values the thick skin for rejection she developed as a struggling actress before she landed the role of Rachel Zane in Suits, which first aired in 2011. "I went through my chapter of self-doubt as an auditioning actor and beyond that," she said, "and when you're so consumed with what everyone around you thinks of you that can be a really hard way to live. "So I think as I've gotten older, certainly in my 40s, and as a mom you want to set the example for what your children are going to think about themselves. "And that you can't have an imposter syndrome around. You have to be so authentically the role model and the example of competence, self-forgiveness, kindness, fun all of those things. "You can't fake that. You want to model that for them. So all of that really shifted in the past six years of becoming a mom." Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Meghan and Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
Newsweek
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Meghan Markle Podcast Mocked as 'Most Insufferable Conversation Ever'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Meghan Markle and podcast host Jamie Kern Lima were mocked by a prominent social media comedian who suggested they may have had the "most insufferable conversation ever." Markle was a guest on the Jamie Kern Lima Show on April 28 when she described how she applies a popular parenting tip to her own life. The Duchess of Sussex, who has her own show, Confessions of a Female Founder, said when her children become despondent at perceived failure, she simply tells them they have not achieved their goals "yet." A clip of the exchange between the two podcasters went newly viral on TikTok after being mocked by prominent comedian Paul Olima. Meghan Markle speaks at the TIME100 Summit in New York City on April 23, 2025. Meghan Markle speaks at the TIME100 Summit in New York City on April 23, TIME Why It Matters Markle relaunched her career this year with a cooking show, online shop and a new podcast about being a female entrepreneur. She has faced some ridicule from social media, beyond the usual crop of British press and commentators. What to Know During the podcast, Meghan said: "One of the things with parenting, you watch as you're building their confidence and their self-esteem, a word that I use a lot with them is 'yet.' You know, and how to reframe things for a kid when they're like 'I can't do it.' I can't do 'No, I'm not good enough'...'I'm not good enough, yet.'" She continued: "And the more that you put into practice these ideas of like put 'yet' at the end of nearly every sentence, and you feel like there's still hope and a promise that you can do it. "But when I type that to my children before I go to bed, guess what, like, I'm teaching that to them or I'm reinforcing that but I'm also reinforcing it for myself. Like, I don't Olima took the video footage and cut himself in as though he were a producer sitting in quiet despair at their conversation. His edit was liked 92,600 times on TikTok and viewed 1.6 million times after being posted with the on-screen caption: "The most insufferable conversation ever?" In the clip, Lima replied: "'My business hasn't gotten 'no one's picked up my book 'I haven't found my Everything is yet." Markle described it as "the power of yet," while Lima added: "I get so many questions about self-worth. Like, 'when am I gonna finally feel worthy?' And it's The two women took turns interviewing each other for their respective shows, but the "power of yet" segment was from Lima's interview with Meghan. What People Are Saying One person commented on Paul Olima's TikTok video: "Their podcast hasn't been Another person commented: "The Royal Family haven't stripped me and Hubby of our titles **YET**." Another comment said: "The concept of The Power of Yet is so impactful. Great conversation and perspective!" Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about King Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
Daily Tribune
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Meghan: I'm the happiest I've ever been
Bang showbiz | Los Angeles Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is 'the happiest [she's] ever been'. The 43-year-old duchess has admitted to loving life with her 'supportive' husband, Prince Harry, and their two children. Meghan - who has Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, with Harry - said at the TIME100 Summit in New York: 'I'm the happiest I've ever been. 'To have a partner and a husband who is so supportive and have healthy kids who are so joyful ... I never would have imagined at this point I would feel so happy and grateful, and I really do.' The duchess also revealed how she deals with criticism of herself and her family. The former actress explained that she has 'made a very, very conscious effort to create boundaries for myself and for my mental health, for my well-being and certainly to role model that as well for my children'. What 's more, Meghan opened up about her approach to parenting. She said: 'I'm conscious of not just raising very strong and confident young woman, but also having a son. I think it's just as paramount of importance for young men to be raised with a confidence and sense of self that is going to empower the women around them too.
Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is Chrissy Teigen Joining Meghan Markle on Season 2 of Netflix's With Love, Meghan? Here's What to Know
Chrissy Teigen will be featured in the second season of Meghan Markle's Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. PEOPLE confirmed the news after it was first reported by the Daily Mail. The new season of the lifestyle series will premiere this fall. Teigen is known as a model, cookbook author, and host of the podcast Self-Conscious. She joins the Duchess of Sussex for the upcoming season, which Meghan describes as a 'love letter' to the things she cares about most. Chrissy Teigen was among the first to receive a jar of jam from Meghan's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, earlier in 2024. At the time, Teigen praised the product, saying it "might have been one of the best bites we've had all year." Meghan later renamed the brand to As Ever, which launched its first collection of food products earlier this year. The collection sold out on its debut day. Season 2 of With Love, Meghan has already been filmed and will include a new group of Meghan's friends and collaborators. Michael Steed, who directed the first season, also returns for the second season. Meghan told PEOPLE that the show is about "doing what you can do, and doing it with love." Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, will also appear in the new season. Meghan revealed the news during her appearance at the TIME100 Summit on April 23 in New York City. "We love José so much," she said. "Having him on the show…we haven't revealed everything about season two, and that'll come through later." Season 1 of With Love, Meghan debuted on Netflix on March 4 and quickly gained popularity. It climbed to number seven on Netflix's Top 10 shows chart in the U.K. and number ten in the U.S. Meghan hosted several well-known guests in season one, including Mindy Kaling, Abigail Spencer, and chef Alice Waters. She also connected with chefs and entrepreneurs such as Roy Choi. "I've been really lucky. We have a great, great lineup," Meghan said about the new season. With Love, Meghan remains her first solo project for Netflix and continues to showcase the people, places, and ideas she loves most.
