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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
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Meghan Markle Humiliated Online After Sharing Suspicious Pic
Royal fans are calling out Meghan Markle for allegedly lying about her green thumb on Instagram. The Duchess of Sussex, who rebranded her lifestyle brand from 'American Riviera Orchard' to 'As Ever' in February, posted a photo of her beagle sniffing a produce basket on the brand's Instagram account. 'The unofficial quality inspector of this morning's garden haul,' she captioned the photo, which featured her dog, Mia, burying her face in a woven basket of leeks, corn, broccoli, squash, red bell peppers, and carrots. Her caption suggested that the greens were hand-grown in her Southern California coastal garden. But fans were quick to point out something strange: Not only were the vegetables perfectly clean and free from any dirt, but the haul included produce that isn't in season—in other words, the veggies looked like they were plucked straight from a Whole Foods aisle. Markle, 43, has her comments turned off on Instagram, but followers rushed to other social media platforms to express their doubts. One Reddit user pointed out that corn was not in season in May—sweetcorn is usually harvested from June to September. 'She is also the only person outside of the US Cornbelt to harvest corn in MAY?' the poster asked. 'It's way too early in the season for most of those vegetables to be grown in her garden and ready to pick,' agreed another. Other users noted that not only was there no dirt, but the corn and onions looked as if they had been cleaned and trimmed. 'Huh. She's so good at gardening she can grow all things from all seasons at once,' one said. 'The only place I see all that in season is the grocery store produce section,' another said. 'All things from all seasons all in perfect representation too, not a single misshapen vegetable or torn leaf,' added a third. Others joked about her choice of attire—in the photo, Markle dons crisp white pants and fancy sandals along with a fresh pedicure in baby pink. One fan even noticed that her shoes were Loro Piana flats, which go for around $1,000. 'And she harvests in those shoes?' one commenter asked. 'Seriously, in those shoes? I'm covered in dirt just watering. And she wants us to believe she harvests in those clothes, those shoes, and those feet?' Markle first turned heads for selling limited-edition raspberry products from her garden, which hit the market on April 2. The smash-hit $14 jams, $28 honey jars, $12 teas, and $15 dried flowers sold out within an hour. But Markle revealed in a May 27 interview with Fast Company that she may not restock the items. Instead, she will now take a step back to figure out what the company's future holds, and new products will not be available until 2026. 'My heart is very deeply in my home,' Markle told the outlet. 'Everything comes from being rooted in the love story of your home and garden, and then you can imagine different verticals coming out of that.' She also didn't rule out the possibility of a clothing line: 'I do think that's an interesting space for me,' she admitted. The royal icon and her hubby, Prince Harry, live in a $14.7 million mansion with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Meghan Markle reportedly earned paltry $40,000 from Confessions of a Female Founder podcast
Meghan Markle reportedly earned just $40,000 from her Confessions of a Female Founder podcast amid speculation the series will not return to the airwaves. Markle, 43, launched Confessions of a Female Founder in April as a weekly series in which the ex-working royal chats to high-profile businesswomen. The Duchess of Sussex spoke to the likes of Bumble's Whitney Wolfe Herd, Cassandra Thurswell of Kitsch and IT Cosmetics' Jamie Kern Lima for the project. Markle also used the podcast as a platform to interview the heads of companies she has a financial stake in, including Clevr Blends' Hannah Mendoza and Kadi Lee of Highbrow Hippie. Journalist and 'To Di For' podcast host Kinsey Schofield told Sky News Australia that Markle earned about $40,000 for the Lemonada podcast. 'Meghan's made approximately $40,000 for season one of Confessions of a Female Founder,' Ms Schofield told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo. 'Not exactly Spotify money, and if she's trying to be a billionaire, I think she's going to have to hustle a little harder.' By comparison, Markle and her husband Prince Harry reportedly pocketed a multi-million dollar payment from Spotify for a doomed partnership that crumbled two years ago. Reportedly, the Spotify deal collapsed after the Sussexes missed production benchmarks and complaints from inside the streaming giant that the couple were 'f***ing grifters'. The surprising figure comes after the ex-working royal "wrapped up" the Lemonada series on Tuesday after just eight episodes. Markle interviewed Spanx founder Sara Blakely and mused about her 'guilt' over her wealth in the "last" episode. "I think so many women especially, we're taught to not even talk about money, and there's lots of guilt mentality surrounding having a lot,' Markle said. At the end of the episode, Markle appeared to call time on the series and thanked her listeners for their support. "Well, that's a wrap," Markle said. "Thanks for your support as you heard my story, little bits of it.' The announcement coincided with a gushing new feature on the Duchess of Sussex published by business outlet Fast Company. 'There's interest in doing a second season of Confessions of a Female Founder, and many female founders have approached her to be a guest on the series,' the article said. 'But Meghan is now involved in such a wide range of projects, she's sure to find some way to tell her story.' In a twist, Markle made a major U-turn on Friday and opted to announce a surprise 'bonus' episode of the series featuring an unknown 'matriarch'. Instead of profiling another businesswoman, Markle returned to her showbiz routes by interviewing Tina Knowles Lawson – the mother of popstar Beyonce.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle Offers Expectant Moms Smart Advice When It Comes To Picking Baby Names
Meghan Markle Offers Expectant Moms Smart Advice When It Comes To Picking Baby Names originally appeared on WeHaveKids. Anyone who has ever had the honor of naming a child knows exactly how challenging it can be to share the name you've chosen with your nearest and dearest. Even Meghan Markle has gone through this situation, which is why she says she has the perfect work around so that parents and caregivers can end up with the name they prefer without having to worry about what other people may say to talk them out of it. Honestly, this is so simple, anyone can do it! Related: Meghan Markle Says Her Vision of Motherhood Looks So Different From Reality in Latest Podcast Interview While Archie and Lilibet are arguably two of the most perfect names for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to name their children, the former actress admits that coming up with names can be a hard task. The tip came about when Markle was talking about how she came up with the name for her lifestyle brand As Ever during a recent episode of her Confessions of a Female Founder podcast. She said the pressure to come up with the perfect name reminded her of when she and Prince Harry were coming up with monikers for their own children. 'It's no different — I will say this to every woman in the world or every person in the world who's going to have a child — if you have an idea about what you are going to name that baby, you keep it so close to your heart, until that baby is born and it's named,' she shared. 'Don't ask anyone's opinion.' Honestly, that's really solid advice, especially if you've already fallen in love with a name. Having other people give you negative feedback, even if you're already sure you're going to go through with naming your child, could forever color the way you feel about the moniker. Well put, Markle! Up Next:Meghan Markle Offers Expectant Moms Smart Advice When It Comes To Picking Baby Names first appeared on WeHaveKids on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by WeHaveKids on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
'A wrap': The telltale sign Meghan Markle's podcast Confessions of a Female Founder is over after eight episodes
Meghan Markle's podcast Confessions of a Female Founder has wrapped up after just eight episodes with no announcement to indicate if the series will ever return to the airwaves. Markle, 43, launched Confessions of a Female Founder in April as a weekly series in which the ex-working royal chats to high-profile businesswomen. The Duchess of Sussex spoke to the likes of Bumble's Whitney Wolfe Herd, Cassandra Thurswell of Kitsch and IT Cosmetics' Jamie Kern Lima for the project. Markle also used the podcast as platform to interview the heads of companies she has a financial stake in, including Clevr Blends' Hannah Mendoza and Kadi Lee of Highbrow Hippie. Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx was the guest on the eighth and final episode, in which Markle opened up about her 'guilt' over having money. "I think so many women especially, we're taught to not even talk about money, and there's lots of guilt mentality surrounding having a lot,' Markle mused. The podcast is Markle's second attempt at the audio medium after her old employer Spotify canned Archetypes and sacked her and her husband Prince Harry two years ago. Confessions was much maligned by critics, while the series completely disappeared from the Spotify charts just weeks after its debut. On Tuesday, the curtain came down for the 'first season' of the podcast, with Markle signing off and appearing to leave the future of the project in the dark. "Well, that's a wrap," Markle announced at the end of the episode. "Thanks for your support as you heard my story, little bits of it.' And with that, Markle's second foray into podcasting appeared to be over after eight weeks and about seven hours worth of audio content. The series was produced under boutique producer Lemonada media, reportedly for a tiny fraction of the old Spotify deal, and it is unclear if Markle has pocketed anything from the series at all. The release of the final episode of Markle's series coincided with a new feature on the Duchess of Sussex published by business outlet Fast Company. The article reads as a glowing testimonial on Markle's many erstwhile projects, with lines that appear to be pasted in straight from an email chain with the Sussexes' PR team. 'There's interest in doing a second season of Confessions of a Female Founder, and many female founders have approached her to be a guest on the series,' the article said. 'But Meghan is now involved in such a wide range of projects, she's sure to find some way to tell her story.'
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Meghan Markle admits she doesn't know what to call herself after quitting royal life
Meghan Markle has admitted she's found it difficult to define her professional identity since stepping back from her role as a senior working royal over five years ago. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, quit royal life with husband Prince Harry in 2020 and moved across the pond to start afresh. And while the trans-Atlantic move appeared to open a lot of doors for the couple professionally, the 'Suits' alum admits it's made it harder to pinpoint where she stands in the business world. 'If I had to write a résumé, I don't know what I would call myself,' Markle told Fast Company, adding that this uncertainty 'speaks to this chapter many of us find ourselves in, where none of us are one note.' 4 Meghan Markle has admitted she's found it difficult to define her professional identity since stepping back from her role as a senior working royal over five years ago. Getty Images for TIME Markle, however, has no qualms about her actual name. In Netflix's 'With Love, Meghan,' she was quick to correct actress Mindy Kaling about her last name. 'It's so funny that you keep saying 'Meghan Markle.' You know I'm Sussex now,' Markle told the 'Mindy Project' star, 45. After the episode aired, she was then called 'Meghan Sussex' during her interview on 'The Drew Barrymore Show.' When the couple left the royal family in 2020, late Queen Elizabeth let them keep their Sussex titles, but banned them for using the name 'Sussex Royal' for their projects outside the royal family. 4 The Duchess of Sussex, 43, quit royal life with husband Prince Harry in 2020 and moved across the pond to start afresh. Getty Images After setting up camp in Montecito, Calif., the Sussexes have pushed out a slew of lucrative ventures — including Netflix shows, books, podcasts, tell-all interviews, and commercial businesses. 'I believe all the notes I am playing are part of the same song,' Markle said of her portfolio. Still, the former actress has her sights set on future potential money-making ventures, which could include her foray into the fashion world. 'The category of fashion is something I will explore at a later date, because I do think that's an interesting space for me,' she told the outlet. 4 While the move opened a lot of doors for the couple professionally, Markle admits it's made it harder to pinpoint where she stands in the business world. Variety via Getty Images Markle also teased that a new line of products for her lifestyle brand, As Ever, is expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2026. Elsewhere in the interview, the former working royal opened up about juggling business with motherhood, revealing a sweet 'mom moment' that had recently happened in the middle of the night. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Markle said that after her eldest child, 6-year-old son Archie, lost his first tooth, she rushed home to be the one to leave money under his pillow. As 2 a.m., Archie stumbled into his mom's bedroom to excitedly reveal what had happened. 4 'If I had to write a résumé, I don't know what I would call myself,' Markle said. Getty Images 'I had a lot of business meetings the next morning, but I still chose to cuddle with him the rest of the night,' she said. 'Those mom moments energize me to be a better founder, a better employer, a better boss.' Despite her various professional involvements, Markle previously told People that she doesn't consider herself to be a social media star or an 'influencer.' 'I see myself as an entrepreneur and a female founder, and if the brand ends up influential, then that's great,' she said in March. 'But I wouldn't categorize myself as an influencer.'
