Meghan Markle’s “Irons in the Fire” Are Just Smoke: 2026 Starts with Zero Actual Launches and a Pile of Recycled Flops! It’s January 5, 2026, and the Duchess of Sussex’s die-hard fans are already hyping up Meghan Markle as the busiest woman in showbiz – with “so many irons in the fire” that she’s supposedly set to conquer Hollywood, publishing, philanthropy, and lifestyle empires all at once.
But let’s pump the brakes on this bullshit narrative. Four days into the new year, and what do we have? A big fat nothingburger. No new launches, no blockbuster announcements, just the same tired rumors recycled from last year’s disasters. Meghan’s “irons” aren’t forging anything – they’re rusting in a corner while the world moves on.
Supporters love to trumpet her endless “projects” as proof of unstoppable ambition. But scratch the surface, and it’s the same pattern: endless teasing, delayed deliveries, mixed reviews, and outright flops. Remember 2025? It was billed as Meghan’s “year of redemption” – a relaunch with Netflix shows, a podcast, and her As Ever brand finally taking off after the American Riviera Orchard trademark nightmare. What actually happened? Her lifestyle series *With Love, Meghan* got postponed due to wildfires, aired to lukewarm (at best) reception, and wrapped without a confirmed third season. The podcast *Confessions of a Female Founder* fizzled after 14 episodes. And As Ever? It sold out initial stock quickly (thanks to curiosity and celebrity freebies), but restocks were spotty, and experts called it scattered and lacking identity. Now, fast-forward to 2026 hype.
Fans are listing wild claims: a cookbook (rumored for “early 2026,” tied to recipes from her Netflix show), more As Ever expansions (candles, homeware – but no new drops until spring at earliest), producing rom-coms like *The Wedding Date* (announced late 2025, but where’s the progress?), a Girl Scouts documentary (cute, but delayed), and even whispers of a Princess Diana biopic (unconfirmed tabloid fodder). Oh, and Archewell Philanthropies rebrand – now involving the kids in “family” charity? Sounds noble, but it’s coming off high staff turnover, including longtime aide James Holt bailing for the UK. The reality? These “irons” are vaporware. Meghan’s track record screams overpromise and underdeliver. Spotify canned her podcast deal. Netflix downgraded their massive contract to a “first-look” after flops like the holiday special bombed with critics. As Ever’s site teases “more coming soon,” but insiders admit she’s easing off certain products because demand didn’t sustain. One expert nailed it:
Meghan needs to “stay in her lane” – focus on one thing and excel – instead of scatter-gunning ventures that dilute her brand. And the personal angle? While fans gush over her “reset and rituals” Instagram posts (complete with hand-holding pics with Harry), the elephant in the room is her estranged father, Thomas Markle, recovering from amputation without a peep from her. All that “thoughtful living” and “elevated gestures of care” branding rings hollow when family gets ignored. This isn’t ambition; it’s distraction. Meghan thrives on hype – Instagram returns, Paris Fashion Week struts, A-list collabs – but substance? Crickets. 2026 won’t be different unless she stops announcing and starts delivering. Until then, those “irons in the fire” are just hot air, fueling a narrative that’s running out of steam. The world sees through the smoke: Meghan Markle isn’t building an empire – she’s chasing relevance in a game she’s yet to win.
It’s 2026 and so far this year Meghan Markle has so many “ irons in the fire “
Let’s list 30 of what so far she has been trumpeting to the world !
1. Meet me at the Lake rom com , produced by them. Again this project has been waiting for take off for at least 2 years . Whatever COULD be holding it up ?
2. Her hijacking , oops 😬 sorry involvement in a Girl Guide Cookie doco.
3. She will be writing a book apparently , warts and all about her terrible experience as an ultra privileged duchess in the highest echelon of society , the global social pinnacle that is the BRF!
4. Apparently she will also be “ directing “ some sort of biopic on the poor corpse of the late Princess Diana.
5. Apparently she’s going to Australia .
6. Oh and also she will be visiting Somalia , for some grifting advice no doubt.. will this be by way of Minnesota ?
7. She will be working with the Kardashians ( allegedly )
8. She will make a cameo of herself in a movie in an already described wooden performance .
9. She is now heading Archwell “ Philanthropy “ and introducing her 4 & 6 year olds to the world of charity grift in Delaware .
10. She is returning to acting .
11. She is going to become the face of fashion and style ( yes you have read that correctly ) !
12. She may be launching a make up line .
13. She will be deeply involved in rom. coms ( again )
And it’s only just FOUR DAYS into the New Year!
What she WONT be doing is helping her poor ailing amputee father with the enormous costs of medical bills and rehab !
Of THAT we have been assured
