Meghan Markle made a dramatic return to social media today, presenting a video that was, quite frankly, anything but spontaneous.
According to Meghan, the clip was meant to showcase a moment of pure authenticity—though the execution suggests otherwise. In the video, Meghan is seen laughing and frolicking on a beach near her Montecito mansion, with the camera capturing her carefree, beachy vibe. But wait—what's this? She’s writing “2025” in the sand.
How fitting for someone who seems so in touch with the “common folk” that she’s decided to share this personal moment by inscribing numbers in the sand. A grown woman, Meghan, thoughtfully took the time to write "2025" on the beach—a deep, introspective gesture, no doubt.
However, this wasn't a spontaneous, heartfelt moment of creativity. Far from it. Meghan, it seems, had to rehearse this "authentic" scene multiple times—possibly dozens of takes. The genuineness of it all is as believable as her flawless beach hair, which looks too perfect to be real, especially considering the windy conditions. It’s almost as though Meghan planned every detail down to the time of day she’d share this seemingly raw moment with her followers. It’s hard to believe it was all impromptu when the video is so meticulously polished. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if a whole team was involved, from makeup artists to her publicist, ensuring that each element was perfect before Meghan shared it with her audience. After all, nothing says "authentic" quite like planning every minute detail of your post to make sure it aligns with the narrative you want to create.
And then there's the scene where Meghan is laughing and running away—presumably full of joy—after completing her "authentic" beach moment. However, it’s impossible to ignore the massive footprint visible in the sand next to the writing. Clearly, the scene needed to be redone, possibly multiple times. The entire setup feels staged and scripted, and it's hard to believe anyone would fall for this carefully constructed version of Meghan's "real life."
Her followers are expected to be impressed by this so-called "casual beach moment," despite the fact that it likely took upwards of 30 takes. Now, Meghan is presenting a perfectly edited video and asking us to believe it represents her true self. We’re supposed to admire her for convincing us that it’s real, even though it’s clearly nothing of the sort. This isn’t the first time Meghan’s social media antics have raised eyebrows. Remember when her team ripped apart a heartwarming family video of the Prince and Princess of Wales, portraying them as an out-of-touch family for simply enjoying time together? In contrast, Meghan’s video, which is essentially a staged commercial for her persona, gets passed off as a raw, unfiltered glimpse into her life. It’s a sharp contrast to the Wales family's spontaneous, unscripted outdoor activities, which were scrutinized by Meghan's followers for no reason other than the kids having their phones out—an activity that’s far more authentic than rehearsed beach footage.
As for Meghan's so-called "authentic" video, let's be real—nothing about it screams genuineness. From the careful writing of "2025" in the sand to the overly posed laughter while running away, it’s clear this wasn't a one-take, spur-of-the-moment kind of video. No, this was a full-on production, likely involving multiple takes, careful styling, and precise choreography. Honestly, how many takes did it take to get that perfectly windblown, carefree laugh? At this point, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to take anything Meghan does seriously. She’s gone from being a second-tier actress to a recycled influencer who seems to think we’re all buying into her "real" moments. While her PR team continues to push these posts, it only highlights how much they’re trying to convince us of her authenticity. The more they try, the clearer it becomes that this is just another effort to stay relevant. Too bad for Meghan, though—right now, the buzz is all about Blake and Justin, not her carefully curated social media moments.
