Meghan Markle is back in the spotlight, and this time it's for her involvement in Los Angeles' wildfire relief efforts.
While the world watches the devastation unfold, she seems to have eagerly jumped into the fray, almost as if she’s playing the role of a “disaster tourist.” As entire communities are left homeless, including celebrities like Leona Meia and Adam Brody, Meghan seized the opportunity to make a public appearance, posing with bags and hugging victims, making it all about herself. This is, of course, a very familiar move—classic Markle behavior.
The wildfires have left countless families displaced, and amidst the chaos, Meghan decided to contribute by visiting the Altadena Girls Fire Recovery Fund. Sounds like a noble cause, right? Well, not so fast. There's something about it that feels far more calculated than charitable. Meghan showed up wearing her standard Los Angeles uniform—jeans, a black tee, and a baseball cap—while carrying multiple bags, all by herself. When was the last time Meghan Markle was seen doing anything remotely resembling manual labor, apart from carrying her own ego? Notably, there was no sign of security or her husband, Prince Harry, nearby—just Meghan with her camera-ready smile, fully prepared to make it all about her. But here's where it gets even more cringeworthy: the Altadena Girls posted a video of Meghan rubbing a young girl's arm and hauling those bags around as though she was auditioning for The Real Housewives of Charity. The organization posted a gushy thank-you message on Instagram, but we can’t ignore the elephant in the room: who called the paparazzi? If this wasn’t a planned photo op, then I’m Oprah.
The whole scene screams, “Look at me, I’m relatable, I’m generous, I’m not spiraling”—except, Meghan, you are spiraling. Let’s take a closer look at the signs. First, no Harry—could it be that the Duke of Delusion has grown tired of these staged spectacles? Second, the LA baseball cap is practically begging Hollywood to let her back in. Then there's the question of why she’s carrying bags. Since when does Meghan Markle do manual labor? Oh, right—when the cameras are rolling. No security team in sight, and is this the same woman who once wouldn’t leave her house without a bodyguard? The whole pap stunt reeks of being orchestrated by Meghan herself, or at the very least, a calculated PR move.
What’s truly tragic here is how Meghan continues to fail at rebranding herself. One moment she’s portraying herself as a philanthropist, the next she’s positioning herself as the victim of media persecution. Speaking of the media, Netflix must be relishing this spectacle. Each time Meghan pulls off a stunt like this, she hands them more material for their inevitable tell-all sequel. And can we talk about that sweater tied around her neck? What is that all about? Is she trying to project the image of someone who’s wealthy but still cares? Meghan, you're not fooling anyone. You look more like you're heading to tennis lessons with Armando after a day of "volunteering."
Let’s not overlook the desperation that oozes from every frame of this staged event. It's as though she can’t resist the camera, even when it undermines the whole purpose of her actions. Hollywood has clearly moved on, and Meghan is desperately trying to stay relevant. Meanwhile, Princess Catherine’s transformation must be driving her wild. But here’s the kicker: none of this is working. The backlash has been deafening. People are calling her a “disaster tourist,” a “publicity hound,” and even a “tragedy opportunist.” Even some of her die-hard fans are starting to roll their eyes. Yet, Meghan presses on. She can’t stop, won’t stop. The saddest part is that she genuinely believes these stunts are helping her image.
