Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has proven once again why she’s a magnet for public attention.
Despite scathing reviews of her new Netflix series With Love, Meghan, her Instagram following surged by 283,081 followers. This happened in just seven days of the show’s debut.
MEGHAN MARKLE’S INFLUENCE
The digital marketing agency Outcomes Rocket tracked the spike, which boosted her total to nearly 2.5 million followers.
This is a figure that’s hard to ignore, even for critics, according to Entertainment SA.
The eight-episode series features Meghan cooking, crafting, and gardening alongside celebrity friends like Serena Williams.
While some viewers praise its aspirational vibe, critics have been brutal.
CRITICS SLAM THE SHOW
The Guardian called it “pointless,” while The Telegraph dismissed it as an “exercise in narcissism” for focusing on lavish brunches and A-list cameos.
So why the Instagram boom? Outcomes Rocket CEO Saul Marquez says it’s all about audience curiosity.
“People are drawn to Meghan Markle’s journey – her shift from royal life to media personality,” he explains. “Even sceptics tune in to see what she’ll do next.”
MEGHAN MARKLE’S STAR POWER
Marquez notes that mixed reactions often boost engagement. “Critics and fans both fuel the conversation,” he says. “In today’s social media age, controversy can be a currency.”
While critics predict this might be the Sussexes’ “last TV show,” Meghan’s Instagram growth suggests she’s far from fading, according to GB News.
As Marquez puts it: “Love her or hate her, she’s a master at staying relevant.”
UNDER HARSH SCRUTINY
Psychotherapist Stephanie Sarkis notes Meghan Markle is held to a harsher standard than other celebrities, with critics dissecting her every move as “manicured” or “fake”.
Yet Netflix’s greenlighting of a second season underscores her enduring relevance, proving polarisation fuels engagement.
POLARISING FIGURES
South Africans know a thing or two about polarising figures – think politicians or reality TV stars.
Meghan Markle’s story mirrors this: a blend of glamour, controversy, and reinvention that keeps us hooked, according to the Daily Mail.
Whether you’re Team Meghan or Team Critic, one thing’s clear – she’s still the queen of sparking debate.
As Marquez sums it up: “In the end, engagement isn’t about being liked – it’s about being talked about. And Meghan’s got that down to a science.”
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