In Hollywood, friendships are often more than just personal connections—they are currency. And for Meghan Markle, critics argue that every bond she builds, every ally she embraces, is measured by its potential to boost her image and keep her name in the headlines. The Duchess of Sussex, once hailed as a fresh voice of change, is now facing accusations that her friendships are less about loyalty and more about leverage.
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Those who’ve watched Meghan’s rise from television actress to global figure note a pattern. Early in her career, she cultivated friendships with influencers, fashion insiders, and media personalities who could open doors. After her royal wedding, that strategy seemed to intensify. Meghan aligned herself with Hollywood power players, A-list celebrities, and political figures—people whose association guaranteed press coverage and public attention. Each connection fed into the carefully crafted image she wanted to project: glamorous, influential, and untouchable.
But this game comes at a cost. Former friends have quietly admitted that when the cameras stop rolling or the headlines fade, Meghan often drifts away, chasing the next spotlight opportunity. Rumours swirl of relationships abruptly cooling once they no longer served a purpose. Some of her former allies have gone on record suggesting they felt used, while others remain silent, unwilling to risk the wrath of her PR machine.
The controversy now gripping Meghan’s circle is that her friendships appear to be directly tied to her ongoing media projects. As ratings for her latest ventures collapse, industry insiders whisper that she’s scrambling to forge new alliances to keep her brand afloat. Whether it’s linking herself to humanitarian causes or befriending influential figures in Hollywood, Meghan’s moves seem ruthlessly calculated to generate maximum buzz at just the right moment.
Netflix’s recent struggles with her content have only amplified this perception. With season two branded a failure by critics, her friendships are under more scrutiny than ever. Who’s genuinely by her side, and who’s just part of the next publicity play? To viewers and industry experts alike, it feels like Meghan’s connections are less about trust and more about strategy—friendships chosen not for loyalty, but for ratings.
The truth behind Meghan’s friendships may never be fully revealed, but one thing is clear: every name, every bond, every headline matters in her world. And as the backlash grows, many are starting to ask if Meghan Markle’s greatest talent isn’t acting or advocacy, but playing the ruthless ratings game to perfection.