In the ever-evolving world of celebrity dynamics, reputations can shift overnight, and public perception often proves as fragile as it is powerful. Few figures embody this reality more than Meghan Markle, whose journey from Hollywood actress to British royalty and back to a showbiz entity has kept her in the spotlight for years. With the constant presence in the limelight, for her to strike a balance between her personal choices and global image has become increasingly delicate. Now, amid the persisting issue, the Duchess of Sussex is receiving what some would argue is severe advice from experts.

A fresh storm around Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy has experts urging Meghan Markle to take a crucial next step on safeguarding her public standing.

Royal experts are drawing striking parallels between Meghan Markle and the late Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, urging the former to take cautionary lessons from the latter’s short life. In CNN’s docuseries America’s Prince, former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown observed that both women faced intense glare after marrying into famous families. While Carolyn brought elegance, she faltered under scrutiny. Hilary Fordwich, a British royal expert, agreed with this narrative; however, she added her own spin, telling Fox News Digital that, unlike Bessette-Kennedy, who withdrew from the press to maintain mystique, Markle risks backlash every day and her image can only be preserved if she chooses to “lie low.” 

Helena Chard, a British broadcaster, further told Fox News that Meghan Markle still has the chance to shape her future differently than Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, urging her to shift from empire building to what truly matters in the long term and on self-authenticity. Unlike Bessette-Kennedy, Markle, per her, has the advantage of raising two children with Prince Harry in a supportive environment. Experts believe prioritizing family could preserve her happiness and image, though the Suits alum shows no sign of stepping back.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently renewed their media deal with Netflix and have several productions lined up that would further bolster their joint empire.

While Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s new deal with Netflix is significantly smaller than their initial USD 100 million collaboration with the platform, it is still notable. The couple’s new team-up with the streaming giant is being described as a “first look” agreement under which the platform holds the first right of acceptance or refusal for their upcoming projects. The couple’s current slate includes a holiday special, With Love, Meghan, an uplifting documentary, Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within, a film adaptation of Meet Me At The Lake, and potentially a controversial Princess Diana documentary.

In the end, Markle’s path seems destined to remain a balancing act between the pull of personal fulfillment and the weight of public expectation. Whether she chooses to lean into her critics’ advice or continue carving her own space in entertainment, the Duchess stands at a crossroads where legacy and reinvention meet. As history shows, the choices she makes now will not just shape her image but could define how her story is remembered in the cultural conversation.

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