Meghan Markle was recently spotted in a Los Angeles park with a camera crew, sparking rumors of a potential collaboration with Beyoncé.
A brief 10-second clip shared on TikTok has fans speculating whether Meghan was filming an advertisement. The TikTok user who posted the video wrote, "POV you casually see Meghan Markle on your Beverly Hills City Trail morning walk," and added that she was seen near Alfred's in Beverly Hills, prompting further speculation about her identity.
In the clip, Meghan is seen wearing a black Adidas tracksuit, leading many to believe she might be advertising for Beyoncé's Ivy Park label. Meghan and Beyoncé have a well-documented friendship. In 2019, Beyoncé showed her support for Meghan by appearing in front of an altered portrait while accepting a Brit Award. Furthermore, after Meghan's 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé praised her, writing, "Thank you, Meghan, for your courage and leadership. We're all strengthened and inspired by you."
However, the potential collaboration has elicited mixed reactions. According to New Idea, Beyoncé might not be pleased with the speculations about her involvement with Meghan. Fans assumed Meghan was wearing apparel from the Adidas and Ivy Park collaboration, which led some to question if she was filming scenes for a new lifestyle-focused Netflix show while dressed in the sporty attire. A source mentioned that Beyoncé's team might be annoyed if Meghan is using Beyoncé's brand to promote her show, adding that Beyoncé has kept a distance since Meghan disclosed their text messages in a documentary.
The situation has drawn criticism, with some suggesting Meghan might be putting Beyoncé in an uncomfortable position. Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, issued a warning during an interview with Fox News Digital. She stated that the "Spare" memoir and the Netflix documentary could ultimately harm Harry and Meghan's relationships with the Hollywood elite. Schofield questioned the appropriateness of Meghan sharing private text messages from Beyoncé verbatim with millions of Netflix subscribers, asking, "Did intensely private Beyoncé give Meghan permission to read a text message that she sent the Duchess verbatim to millions of Netflix subscribers? I highly doubt it."
Schofield also referenced other celebrities affected by the couple's disclosures, such as Courteney Cox, who was mentioned in Harry's memoir "Spare" for having magic mushroom chocolates. She questioned, "Did Courteney Cox expect to one day be called out for magic mushroom chocolates in 'Spare'?" Schofield further highlighted the broader implications for Harry and Meghan's relationships with the Hollywood elite, noting how their actions might be putting people in uncomfortable situations.
Schofield speculated, "Does Gayle King enjoy being grilled by the internet when Harry told ITV there isn't a royal racist after Gayle appeared on morning television claiming that her friends, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, had receipts?" She concluded that while having prominent figures like Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey in their corner is beneficial, most individuals in Hollywood would prefer to avoid the drama. Schofield suggested that many in Hollywood would rather stay out of the spotlight and avoid taking sides in the ongoing saga involving Meghan and Harry.
This incident reflects the challenges the Sussexes face in navigating their relationships with Hollywood's elite while maintaining their public image and personal brand. As speculation continues, it remains to be seen how their actions will affect their standing within celebrity circles and their future collaborations.
