Megan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has once again found herself in the midst of plagiarism allegations.
This time, Markle was caught red-handed copying quotes from supermodel Cindy Crawford.
The model was quoted saying, “If people would treat themselves with the same kind of love they give to their friends, that would be such a great gift we could give ourselves.”
Surprisingly, Markle echoed a similar sentiment, stating, “We just need to be kinder to ourselves if we treated ourselves the way we treat our best friends.
Can you imagine how much better off we would be?”
It seems that Markle believes that by swapping out a few words and rearranging them, she can go unnoticed.
Moreover, she appears to be indifferent to the consequences of her actions.
Such behavior is often associated with narcissism.
Recently, Cindy Crawford made an appearance at Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Emmanful’s star-studded party in Los Angeles.
However, Markle, who is known to be a close friend of Edward, was conspicuously absent.
This absence raises questions about Markle’s credibility as a serial plagiarist.
Some speculate that Markle’s lack of originality may stem from her previous career as an actress.
Actors often rely on scripts and struggle with improvisation.
In Markle’s case, she continues to present ideas and works that are not entirely her own.
While she may edit and reword the content, the similarities to the original sources are highly suspicious.
Crediting and referencing sources is a common practice in journalism and academia.
It is a simple yet effective way to acknowledge the work of others.
However, Markle seems to disregard the importance of giving credit where it is due.
Her actions make it clear that she does not consider this a priority.
Consequently, people have started calling her out on her alleged plagiarism.
Markle’s lack of inspiration is evident in her borrowing from more prominent figures, including Steve Jobs, Eleanor Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and even the television show Grey’s Anatomy.
In 1995, Markle filed a copyright for the phrase, “A face without freckles is a night without stars.”
However, it was revealed that this phrase originated from her father, Thomas Markle Sr., who modified it to suit his daughter’s childhood appearance.
Furthermore, Markle’s speech on gender equality during International Women’s Day in 2015 raised eyebrows.
At the time, she was the global ambassador for World Vision Canada.
It has recently come to light that her widely applauded speech bore striking similarities to Eleanor Roosevelt’s 1951 speech during the Voice of America broadcast.
In both speeches, the emphasis was on the importance of not only talking about peace or equality but also believing in it and actively working towards it.
Following the exposure of Markle’s alleged plagiarism, the Duchess of Sussex faced further criticism from netizens.
One Twitter user, Mary McKelvin, commented, “I guess that hashtag Meghan Markle doesn’t have an original thought in her head.
Plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery.
Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the hardest working First Ladies America ever had.
You’ll never rise to her stature, Meghan.”
As Markle continues to face accusations of plagiarism, it remains to be seen how she will address these claims and regain public trust.
The incident serves as a reminder that originality and integrity are essential values in the world of ideas and creativity.