Monetized Meghan: The Delusion of Turning Her Entire Life Into a Brand

Funniest part is she’s in the process of doing this and failing at every turn.

When history looks back on Meghan Markle, one recurring theme will stand out: her belief that she could monetize every fragment of her existence. From lifestyle tips to luxury partnerships, from podcasting to tea sets, from jam jars to handkerchiefs in an overly staged Netflix scene — Meghan has projected an almost boundless faith in the marketability of “herself.” She has embodied what might be called the Monetized Megan phenomenon: the narcissistic view that every detail of her life is so compelling, so aspirational, that people would line up to pay for access.