EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle Crowned “Most Hated Person on Earth” for THIRD Straight Year – Breaking Her Own Record as Global Fury Reaches Fever Pitch!London, November 26, 2025 – For the third consecutive year, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has retained the unenviable title of the world’s most disliked public figure, according to the latest annual Global Reputation Index compiled by YouGov in partnership with several international polling agencies.
The 44-year-old former actress turned royal-outcast outpaced perennial contenders such as Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, and even controversial tech billionaires to claim the top spot once again, cementing what royal watchers are already calling “the most consistent hate-streak in modern history.”The 2025 survey, which polled more than 180,000 people across 42 countries, found that 68% of respondents held an “overwhelmingly negative” view of the Duchess, up three percentage points from last year and a staggering 19 points higher than when she first seized the crown in 2023. In the United Kingdom, the figure skyrockets to 79%, with only 9% expressing any positive sentiment at all.From Suits Star to Global Pariah: How Did We Get Here?
What began as a fairytale romance with Prince Harry in 2016 has morphed into one of the most polarizing sagas of the 21st century. Royal experts point to a perfect storm of perceived slights, calculated media moves, and an unrelenting victim narrative that many say has worn thin with the public.“She has managed to alienate virtually every demographic,” says royal biographer Angela Levin, author of the bestselling Harry & Meghan: The Real Story. “The British public feel betrayed, the American public feel embarrassed, and the Commonwealth nations feel ignored. That’s an astonishing trifecta of contempt.”Key moments that respondents cited as turning points include:
- The explosive 2021 Oprah interview, where the couple accused the Royal Family of racism and indifference to Meghan’s mental health struggles.
- The 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, widely criticized as a $100 million “whine-umentary.”
- The 2024 release of Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, which many blame Meghan for green-lighting despite its brutal attacks on the monarchy.
- A string of failed business ventures under the Archewell banner, most notably the abrupt collapse of the couple’s Spotify deal after being called out by an executive for producing “grifters” content.
- Meghan’s much-ridiculed “American Riviera Orchard” jam brand, mocked globally when only 100 jars were sent to carefully selected influencers while the trademark remains stuck in legal limbo.
The Numbers Don’t Lie – And They’re Brutal
- United Kingdom: 79% unfavorable (highest in survey history for any living royal or ex-royal)
- United States: 61% unfavorable (a 12-point jump since 2024)
- Australia: 74% unfavorable
- Canada: 69% unfavorable (despite the couple briefly living there)
- Nigeria: 64% unfavorable (following Meghan’s controversial “43% Nigerian” DNA claim during a quasi-royal tour)
Even in traditionally progressive strongholds like Sweden and the Netherlands, Meghan now polls worse than far-right politicians.Social media sentiment analysis conducted by Brandwatch shows that of the 28.4 million mentions of Meghan Markle in 2025, a staggering 82% were negative, the highest toxicity score recorded for any celebrity since the metric began in 2018
“She’s Become the Villain Everyone Loves to Hate”Cultural commentators argue that Meghan has achieved something rare: transcending political, generational, and geographic divides in public disdain.“Left-leaning people are angry about the privilege and tone-deaf luxury branding. Right-leaning people see her as the ultimate woke hypocrite. Monarchists obviously despise her.
Republicans think she’s exploiting the titles she claims to hate. Literally no one is left,” says Katie Nicholls, Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent.Late-night hosts, once cautious about criticizing the couple, now roast her nightly.
Even traditionally supportive outlets like The Cut and Vogue have published think-pieces asking, “Has Meghan become unrelatable?”The Palace’s Silence Speaks VolumesWhile Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace refuse to comment on the poll (following strict protocol), sources close to the King say the result has been met with quiet satisfaction inside the royal households.“There’s a sense of vindication,” one senior courtier told The Telegraph on condition of anonymity. “Three years running as the most hated person on the planet is an extraordinary own-goal for someone who once positioned herself as a global beacon of kindness.”What’s Next for the Duchess of Sussex?With her Netflix cooking show reportedly shelved, her podcast deal dead, and whispers that even Hollywood A-listers are distancing themselves at events, 2026 looks bleak.
Some predict the couple may attempt another relaunch, possibly leaning harder into political activism in the United States, where rumors persist that Meghan is eyeing a congressional run (a prospect that polls show would be met with widespread derision).
For now, though, one thing is clear: Meghan Markle isn’t just hated. She’s historically, consistently, and, according to the latest data, unbeatably hated.Three years. Same winner. A record that, love her or loathe her, no public figure seems eager to break anytime soon.Congratulations, Duchess. You’re still number one, at something.
