At first glance, The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, and American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, seem worlds apart. One traded red carpets for royal protocol, while the other dominates headlines with his bold musical persona. The Duchess, once the poised star of Suits, now walks the line of royal legacy, whereas Ye thrives in the chaos of controversy. Yet, despite their vastly different realms, a few surprising parallels exist, and lately, both have found themselves squarely back in the spotlight for all to see.
Meghan Markle and Ye are back in the spotlight, both caught in the chaos of internet comparisons they never asked for.
Meghan Markle and Ye: Worlds apart, yet strangely aligned
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Meghan Markle and Ye have become internet magnets for shared criticism. From constant media takedowns to think pieces dissecting their look-at-me energy, both seem addicted to attention. Politico even branded them with the narcissist label, grouping the former Suits star and Ye with figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Their public statements and staged moments only fuel the fire. Whether royal exile or self-declared genius, both keep proving the spotlight is their favorite accessory.
Both Meghan Markle and Ye occupy significant space in online discourse, largely due to their social media activity, intentionally curated or chaotic. At one point, the Archewell website redirected to Ye’s ‘Gold Digger’ subtly connected them in digital narratives, reinforcing how internet culture often weaves unrelated public figures into shared spaces of attention, scrutiny, and speculation. Adding to the narrative, the Duchess now faces claims of sidelining feminism to craft a more marketable personal image.
Meghan Markle’s pivot from activist to aspiring mogul has sparked chatter. Was feminism just a phase, or is personal branding now her real passion project?
From advocacy to aesthetic: Meghan Markle’s new chapter
Meghan Markle once stood on global stages championing women’s rights, even addressing the United Nations in 2015. Yet, critics now argue the former Suits star has traded advocacy for aspiration. The Duchess of Sussex recently launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever, diving headfirst into curated domesticity and Netflix-style glamour. While she once vowed to uplift women post-royal exit, her current focus on luxury and branding has raised eyebrows. Many see the pivot as calculated, a rebrand designed to serve her own narrative.
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Royal watchers and online commentators have not exactly embraced Meghan Markle’s brand reboot with open arms. Many have likened her polished, domestic-forward image to that of Martha Stewart, suggesting the As Ever owner has chosen personal branding over principle. With Netflix reportedly closing the curtain on future collaborations, even some longtime fans have stepped back. Yet, despite the unexpected parallels she shares with Ye, the Duchess of Sussex continues to present herself as a figure of grace, optimism, and quiet reinvention.
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