Meghan Markle Sparks Backlash at TIME100: Saying One Thing, Doing Another?

Meghan Markle Sparks Backlash at TIME100: Saying One Thing, Doing Another? It was supposed to be a polished power move. Instead, it turned i...

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Meghan Markle Sparks Backlash at TIME100: Saying One Thing, Doing Another?

It was supposed to be a polished power move. Instead, it turned into an internet spectacle.

At the TIME100 Summit, Meghan Markle took center stage to share her thoughts on leadership, resilience, and building a brand that “really means something.” Dressed in designer chic and speaking with her usual polished poise, Meghan dove into topics like authenticity, entrepreneurship, and the importance of staying true to one’s values.

But the internet wasn’t buying it.

Almost instantly, social media lit up with reactions pointing out the irony. Critics were quick to highlight her string of high-profile business deals that fizzled—Spotify’s multi-million dollar podcast partnership that ended abruptly, the Netflix content still waiting to land, and other ventures that quietly faded into the background.

“She’s talking about building lasting impact… where?” one X (formerly Twitter) user quipped. Another wrote, “It’s giving TED Talk energy but with zero follow-through.”

To some, the Duchess of Sussex came off as inspirational. To others, it felt like an exercise in well-rehearsed PR with little substance to back it up.

What was meant to reframe her narrative instead reignited questions about whether Meghan is living the very message she’s preaching.

One thing’s for sure: when Meghan Markle speaks, the world listens—just not always the way she hopes