In a recent interview with Playboy, Meghan Markle, the former actress known for her role in Suits, made headlines with her controversial statements and revelations.
The interview, titled Femme on Fire, took place in 2012 when Markle was just starting her journey on the hit TV show.
Surprisingly, it seems that she may have arranged the interview herself, as she possibly did not have a publicist at the time.
During the interview, Markle was asked about her transition from working in foreign affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires to pursuing a career in modeling and acting.
She expressed her disdain for the idea of being a stereotypical girl from Los Angeles who decides to become an actress.
Markle also drew parallels between herself and her character Rachel in Suits, highlighting the risks she took as an auditioning actress and her struggles with passing the foreign service exam, similar to Rachel’s storyline.
Interestingly, it was revealed that Markle had accepted an offer from the owner of a website to take sensitive photos for the front page of a newspaper, for which she was paid $500.
However, after marrying Prince Harry, MI6 reportedly scrubbed the internet of these revealing Playboy photoshoot images.
It turns out that the thumbnail featuring three photos of Markle, including a side profile and two body shots, were default images often used as linkthroughs to the website.
A reverse image search reveals that the same photos appear as thumbnails in other links to the site.
While Playboy is commonly associated with its adult content, it is important to note that the magazine also features articles and interviews.
In fact, it has a history of publishing prominent short story writers and conducting serious interviews.
For instance, Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 was serialized in Playboy during the 1950s, and Alex Haley famously interviewed Martin Luther King Jr. for the magazine.
The introduction of the Femme on Fire column was likely a strategic move to attract readers with an interview featuring a young actress, thereby generating publicity for the show or movie she was promoting.
Furthermore, the interview inadvertently led to Markle admitting to lying about her degree.
Contrary to previous claims of having a double major in international relations, it was revealed that her degree was actually in international studies from the school of communication.
This discrepancy sparked discussions about the differences between the two fields, with international relations encompassing geopolitics, history, and state building, while international studies focuses more on sociology and literature.
Markle’s decision to embellish her credentials by falsely claiming a more prestigious degree raises questions about her integrity.
In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s Playboy interview shed light on her early career choices, her willingness to take risks, and the controversy surrounding her alleged involvement in a revealing photoshoot.
While Playboy may have been seen as an unconventional platform for an aspiring actress, it is important to recognize the magazine’s history of publishing serious content alongside its adult-oriented material.
Markle’s admission about her misrepresented degree also invites scrutiny into her credibility.
As the Duchess of Sussex, Markle’s past continues to be a subject of fascination and intrigue, adding yet another layer to her already complex public persona.