Megan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is facing a wave of criticism following her recent interview with Variety.
The outlet she chose to share her story with, Variety, has come under fire for what many perceive as an unflattering portrayal of the royal.
Royal expert Jonathan Saccadoti weighed in on the interview, highlighting one particular moment that he found amusing.
Saccadoti pointed out that when asked about how she would like to be portrayed by an actor in the future, Markle mentioned qualities such as “softness” and “playfulness.”
These descriptors, according to Saccadoti, do not align with the public’s perception of Markle.
Instead, he argues, her story is more closely associated with scandal, potential explosive allegations, and the negative impact she may have had on the royal family.
The lack of self-awareness displayed in the interview is a cause for concern, according to Saccadoti.
He suggests that Markle’s excessive confidence and arrogance contribute to her belief that she can do no wrong.
In a video accompanying the article, Saccadoti remarked, “When she became the Duchess of Sussex, some were worried that the entertainment industry might have lost an important actor.
I’m certainly here to tell you that we did not.”
Critics argue that Markle’s interview failed to deliver on the promise of groundbreaking and compassionate content.
Instead, they found it to be filled with dense prose, tagged ads, and product placement.
The accompanying photoshoot appeared airbrushed and artificial, further contributing to the perception that Markle is trying to portray herself as a Disney character.
One netizen went as far as calling Markle “unbelievably boring” and mediocre in every aspect.
Theories abound as to why she came across this way in the Variety story, ranging from attempting to save face after previous controversies to redeeming her image following the Queen’s death and in preparation for an upcoming Netflix documentary.
Despite the varied opinions surrounding the interview, it seems that Markle’s words did not leave a lasting impression.
The lack of memorable or egregious statements may explain the muted reaction to the article.
As one netizen put it, “She said nothing particularly memorable, much less egregious, and I think that’s why no one is paying attention.”
An insider shared their perspective, stating that Markle only makes headlines when she says something offensive, obnoxious, or unbelievably stupid.
This perception stems from her being perceived as boring rather than any form of discrimination.
The insider suggests that Markle faces a choice: continue making headlines for the wrong reasons and face inevitable failure and humiliation, or accept a quieter, somewhat irrelevant existence by embracing her inherent boring nature.
It remains to be seen how Markle will navigate the public’s perception of her moving forward.
Whether she chooses to maintain her current path or take a different approach, her actions and words will undoubtedly continue to be scrutinized.