MEG CALLED OUT! Archetypes Objectify Rant Backfires: She Chose Looks-First Jobs, Hypocrisy Off the Charts
Meghan Markle is facing a fresh wave of online backlash after comments made on her Archetypes podcast about women being “objectified” have come roaring back — and this time, critics say, the Duchess is being confronted by her own past.
What was intended as another empowerment-themed discussion has, according to many observers, sparked a credibility storm. Social media platforms have been flooded with old clips, magazine shoots and early career footage, with users questioning whether Meghan’s message matches the path that first brought her fame.
“She’s condemning the very system that built her,” wrote one viral post that has since racked up hundreds of thousands of views. “You can’t rewrite history when the receipts are everywhere.”
Before her royal marriage, Meghan built a career in Hollywood that leaned heavily into image-driven casting, red carpet culture and glossy branding — all standard parts of the entertainment industry. While none of that is unusual for aspiring actresses, critics now argue that her current rhetoric paints an incomplete picture of how she rose to prominence.
“It’s not about shaming her past,” said one media commentator. “It’s about consistency. You can’t position yourself as a victim of a system you actively and successfully used — without acknowledging that complexity.”
Several resurfaced interviews show a younger Meghan speaking enthusiastically about fashion shoots, modeling work and high-profile appearances, moments that fans once celebrated but now re-examine through a different lens. To critics, these clips undermine her current portrayal of herself as someone sidelined or constrained by appearance-based expectations.
“She didn’t just exist within that culture — she thrived in it,” claimed a former industry colleague, speaking to U.S. media. “Now she’s framing herself as though she were merely a casualty of it.”
The renewed attention has reportedly caused discomfort in royal-watching circles, where observers note that Meghan’s brand has increasingly leaned into messaging around empowerment, self-worth and redefining narratives.
“This backlash is tricky,” said a royal commentator. “It’s not coming from tabloids alone — it’s coming from social media memory. People are stitching together old footage with new soundbites, and that’s a powerful combination.”
Supporters, meanwhile, argue that Meghan is simply reflecting on a system she has grown to understand more critically with time. They say evolving perspectives should not be mistaken for hypocrisy, insisting that growth and self-reflection are part of personal development.
But the online mood remains unforgiving.
Hashtags questioning her consistency have trended intermittently, and commentary videos continue to rack up millions of views. Each resurfaced clip adds fuel to a growing narrative that Meghan is struggling to control — a narrative not driven by palace insiders or rival royals, but by digital detectives and armchair archivists.
Whether the storm fades or reshapes her public image remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Archetypes has reignited a conversation Meghan may not have expected — and this time, the past is speaking as loudly as the present.
The Duchess wanted to challenge labels.
Instead, critics say the labels are challenging her.
