Meghan Markle, Duchess of AI-generated friendships, queen of Photoshop, and now possibly the mastermind behind a suspiciously flawless video featuring her supposed best friend, Serena Williams.
If you've been online lately, you’ve likely encountered Meghan’s latest attempt to convince the world that she and the tennis legend are still as close as ever. In a recent Instagram post, she shared a glimpse of her daughter, Lilibet, supposedly playing Candyland with "Auntie Serena." But as expected, eagle-eyed skeptics quickly started picking apart this picture-perfect narrative.
One of the first red flags was Serena’s hairstyle. Observers noted that her hair in the video didn’t match any of her recent public appearances. In fact, it bore a striking resemblance to the look she had during the Super Bowl halftime show—an event that took place weeks ago. Then there’s the overall feel of the clip. Something about it seems off, almost too polished, exuding the stiff, overly enhanced glow typical of Meghan’s carefully curated social media presence. It has the same uncanny vibe as those heavily airbrushed Christmas cards where everyone looks more like a wax figure than a real person.
Another odd detail is Meghan’s insistence on referring to Serena as "Auntie." It’s an interesting choice, considering Meghan has famously distanced herself from most of her actual blood relatives, yet she freely hands out familial titles to celebrities. And let’s be honest—does anyone really believe Serena and Meghan are still that close? Serena has been busy thriving in her post-tennis career, while Meghan has been, well, doing whatever it is she does when she’s not reminding the world of her struggles.
Internet sleuths have even speculated that the footage isn’t recent at all. Some suggest it’s just another installment from Meghan’s vast archive of pre-filmed “candid” moments, conveniently rolled out whenever she needs a PR boost. Could Serena have been part of this staged playdate months ago, with Meghan saving the footage for the perfect moment? It wouldn’t be the first time she’s strategically timed the release of personal content. From carefully curated children’s books to conveniently timed Netflix promotions, Meghan has a history of turning private moments into marketing opportunities.
Speaking of marketing, she conveniently used this latest video to remind everyone that her upcoming Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, is set to drop in just two days. Whether the video was AI-generated, pre-recorded, or just another desperate bid to prove her social relevance, one thing is undeniable—Meghan has mastered the art of manufacturing reality. The problem? Fewer and fewer people are falling for it.
There was a time when every move Meghan and Harry made generated global headlines. Now, even their so-called big reveals—like this awkward attempt to flaunt their celebrity connections—are met with little more than a collective eye-roll. Perhaps next time, Meghan should fully embrace AI, deepfake herself into the Royal Family’s Christmas photos, generate a couple of digital Archies and Lilibets, and call it a day. After all, it’s not like many people are buying the real thing anymore.
