Meghan Markle has faced backlash after posting a video on Instagram detailing her efforts to help a 15-year-old wildfire victim in LA.
Meghan markle’s social media post draws criticism
In the video, Meghan shared her experience of meeting a young girl whose home had been destroyed in the Altadena fires.
The girl had lost a Billie Eilish T-shirt, which Meghan promised to replace.
The Duchess of Sussex explained that she contacted her celebrity friends, including Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, who helped by sending signed Billie Eilish merchandise.
While Meghan appeared excited and happy to share her good deed, some critics questioned the motivation behind her public display of charity.
Crities question Megan Meghan Markle’s Motive for sharing her good
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On social media, some commentators felt Meghan’s video was “nauseatingly contrived” and overly “actressy,” especially given the tragic nature of the disaster.
Critics pointed out that other celebrities, like Billie Eilish, Adam Levine, and Behati Prinsloo, did not post about their charitable efforts.
The video ended with Meghan expressing her gratitude to the celebrities who helped and her intention to email the victim’s mother with the good news.
However, her decision to post about it led to further criticism.
Social media backla sh and accuastion of ‘self-promotion’
Many social media users accused Meghan of turning a tragedy into an opportunity for self-promotion.
They highlighted how other celebrities quietly donated or offered support without making it public.
One social media user remarked, “So many celebrities have quietly helped out, but Meghan is the only one making a promotional video about herself.”
One person said: The Queen that the media are making money from. She doesn’t mind the free advertising; it’s financially helpful.
A second wrote: Me us we I over 20 times in 2 minutes It was about her and her ring that she kept flashing and the nauseating Archie and Lily embroidery on her shirt who does that
While a third commented: She probably walked on the original shirt in the 17 minutes they were there. Will send the girl the tshirt and then Meghan will list the other items on E-bay to make some money off them!
Another added: She gives them so much material to work with. Just can’t pass it up.
Someone else said: I left a voice note to contact Billie Eilish so pretentious!!!
Author Alexander Larman called Meghan’s actions “nauseatingly contrived.
She suggested that her charity work felt more like a performance for her social media followers than a genuine act of kindness.
Nile Gardiner, a foreign policy analyst, also criticized Meghan for making the wildfire disaster about herself.
Meghan Markle’s previous charity work and visits
This controversy comes after Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, visited victims at a Los Angeles wildfire evacuation center.
They also donated to the Altadena Girls Fire Recovery Fund, which was created to help teenage girls regain their sense of self after the fires.
Despite these efforts, Meghan and Harry’s visits to fire recovery centers have also sparked some criticism for being publicity-driven.
While some applaud her for her efforts, others criticize the way she shared her charity work on social media.