Inside Meghan Markle’s pre-coronation ‘Montecito makeover’: she resurfaced at a Ted Talk with flawless skin, rocked a ‘quiet luxury’ power suit at an NBA game and just signed with Ben Affleck’s agency
Meghan Markle has flooded the internet once again, this time with for her new “anti-royal” makeover unveiled at her friend Misan Harriman’s Ted Talk on April 23.
Knowing Ms Markle, this look was carefully planned out, and has been described as a tactical power move by some amid her absence from the royal happenings. According to The Telegraph, the savvy actress often leverages her beauty and the power of subliminal messaging, and her new look is no coincidence.
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Let’s take a closer look at the Suits star’s strategic, and frankly iconic, “Montecito makeover”.
The Ted Talk
During Nigerian photographer Misan Harriman’s Ted Talk in April, the American actress made a surprise appearance via video. She gave an introduction to her long-time friend’s work and his “unmatched eye for a good photograph”. Harriman has captured numerous iconic shots of Meghan and Harry, including portraits of their daughter Princess Lilibet at Frogmore Cottage.
The facelift claims
Critics, however, were quick to swoop in. According to British media, the term “Meghan Markle facelift” saw a 160 per cent increase on Google within 24 hours of the video release. She was even compared to J. Lo for her strong facial features.
Make-up artist Zoe Trigwell rejected those claims in an interview with the publication, saying Markle’s flawless complexion was simply the result of good lighting and even better make-up. Markle, who reportedly has naturally blemish-free skin, has simply “upped her glam”, said Trigwell.
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Suiting up
The next day, Markle joined her royal hubby Prince Harry, 38, for an NBA Los Angeles Lakers game. Again, she looked perfectly polished and swapped out her usual jeans and tee for something a little more “boss babe”.
Building her global enterprise
The company also represents Hollywood big-names like Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Hugh Jackman, Serena Williams and Matt Damon. According to the report, her new partnership will focus on building Markle’s global enterprises, including Archetypes, film and TV production and brand partnerships – but not acting.
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Life in Montecito, California
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved from London to California back in 2020 after announcing that they’d stepped down from their roles as working royals.
Why isn’t Meghan Markle going to King Charles’ coronation?
It’s not news that Meghan and Harry caused a stir last year – and this year with Harry’s new memoir Spare, which revealed the ins and outs of life in the royal family – but Meghan has a valid reason for not attending her in-laws’ big day.
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The official reason is that she will be celebrating her son Archie’s fourth birthday in California, which happens to be on the same day as the coronation. Harry will be present for his father’s crowning ceremony, but not the other festivities. According to NDTV, Princess Diana’s son will be seated 10 rows behind his blue-blooded relatives.
- Markle made headlines after her surprise appearance at Misan Harriman’s Ted Talk in April with a brand new look, and now the Archetypes host has signed with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s agency WME
- Online commenters compared her look to everyone from Kate Middleton to J. Lo, then she was spotted alongside Prince Harry at an NBA LA Lakers game, looking stunning in Prada and Staud