After audio giant Spotify announced that they would not be renewing Meghan Markle’s podcast archetypes for a second season, the Duchess of Sussex is reportedly seeking new ways to make money.
Sources reveal that she is considering building her own commercial makeup empire and reviving her lifestyle and health blog, The Tig.
As part of her revamp, Meghan is said to be leaning on makeup entrepreneur Victoria Jackson, who is 26 years older than the former Suits star and previously appeared on her now-axed Spotify podcast Archetypes.
Jackson, who is married to Bill Guthy, the CEO of marketing company Guthy Ranker, has a track record of turning beauty lines into successful brands.
Notably, she helped supermodel Cindy Crawford transform her meaningful beauty line into an £80 million brand and represents Jennifer Lopez’s company, JLo Beauty.
The connection between Jackson and Meghan was established through a mutual friend, Gloria Steinem, an iconic feminist journalist and women’s rights advocate.
A source from Montecito, where Meghan resides, shared with the Mail on Sunday, “If anyone can help Meghan develop a skincare or makeup brand, it’s Victoria and Bill.”
However, reports suggest that Victoria Jackson might not be enthusiastic about collaborating with Meghan.
Rumors circulate that Jackson distanced herself from Gloria Steinem after feeling betrayed.
It appears that Meghan also cut off contact with Gloria, which some find hypocritical given her previous close relationship with the feminist activist.
Gloria Steinem, an elderly 89-year-old activist, has not made any public statements since the Woman of Vision awards, which Meghan attended.
This has led to speculation that Meghan took advantage of Steinem’s vulnerability and then abruptly ended their relationship.
It is suggested that Meghan should have known about Steinem’s lack of close family and taken more care in handling their connection.
Meghan’s behavior towards elderly individuals has been criticized before.
She has openly criticized the British monarchy, led by Queen Elizabeth II, who is 96 years old, despite claiming to admire her.
Victoria Jackson, too, reportedly regrets her previous kindness towards Meghan, including lending her ranch for a cover shoot for The Cut magazine.
Victoria Jackson, a renowned makeup artist from the 80s, gained recognition as the original creator of the “No Makeup Makeup” trend.
She achieved success by selling her products on QVC for a decade and established the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation in 2008 to support research for neuromyelitis optica NMO, a condition her daughter was diagnosed with.
In 2021, Jackson launched KindScience, an age-positive skincare line in collaboration with Ellen DeGeneres.
With Meghan Markle exploring new avenues and seeking guidance from industry experts like Victoria Jackson, it remains to be seen how she will navigate the world of commercial makeup and revive her blog, The Tig.
As Meghan continues to make headlines, her actions and choices will undoubtedly be closely scrutinized by both supporters and critics alike.