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Local residents continue to criticize Meghan Markle following a video she posted online. Last month, she and Prince Harry drew fire for their involvement with wildfire relief efforts, with some accusing the couple of seeking attention. Now, Markle is facing similar backlash after posting a video about helping a fire victim.
The video details how Markle helped a teenager replace a Billie Eilish concert t-shirt lost in the fires. Markle says she contacted celebrities like Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, who then helped secure replacement merchandise, some of which was signed by Eilish herself.
The video, posted to Markle’s recently reactivated social media account, has been met with significant negativity. Many online commenters felt the act of kindness should not have been documented and shared publicly. Some called the video “cringeworthy” and accused Markle of being “fame-hungry.”
Critics questioned Markle’s motivations, suggesting she was more interested in self-promotion than genuine assistance. Some pointed to what they perceived as boastful language and expressions in the video as evidence of her narcissism. The incident has reignited the debate surrounding the couple’s public image and their actions following their departure from royal duties.