{"id":2413541,"date":"2026-05-12T16:33:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2413541"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:33:19","slug":"meghan-markles-brand-video-sparks-backlash-for-cringe-aesthetic-celebrity-news-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/meghan-markles-brand-video-sparks-backlash-for-cringe-aesthetic-celebrity-news-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghan Markle&#8217;s brand video sparks backlash for &#8216;cringe&#8217; aesthetic &#8211; Celebrity News &#8211; Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Meghan Markle has come under fire on social media following the release of a new promotional video for her lifestyle venture As Ever, with critics lambasting the Duchess of Sussex for what they perceive as an excessively refined and &#8220;cringe&#8221; presentation.<\/p>\n<p>The footage, prominently displayed on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/205458\/meghan-markle-netflix-strategy-insider\">brand&#8217;s website landing page<\/a>, presents a carefully crafted, film-like portrayal of the As Ever universe.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-express.com\/latest\/instagram\">Instagram<\/a> video <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">features dreamy garden scenes, intimate shots of produce and blooms, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" target=\"_blank\">Meghan Markle<\/a> herself creating and sampling items from the collection, including<\/span> preserves and condiments.<\/p>\n<p>The promotional material spotlighted merchandise currently offered through As Ever, encompassing fruit preserves, tea selections, and scented candles.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the footage, Meghan wore a succession of minimalist, earth-toned ensembles, ranging from relaxed denim to a full-length white dress paired with a white jacket.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>In a collaborative post from Meghan and the brand, the description states: &#8220;Welcome to the World of As ever.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What began with fruit from Meghan&#8217;s garden, simmered into preserves in her home kitchen, has inspired our curated collections to bring surprise and delight to your everyday.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Nancy from TWiN TALK W\/ The Sidley Twins YouTube channel, which discusses pop culture, royal, and breaking news, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) about the video: &#8220;There&#8217;s no way she&#8217;s being serious.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Another user called Hanz from Fashionista Era, who comments on fashion and entertainment news, added: &#8220;Another cringe performance by Meghan.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The editing was professional this time. The clothing is her usual neutrals, which makes it feel dull and boring. I think she&#8217;s either soft-launching her fashion line on the website or doing a collab. Get ready, looks like next reinvention.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another X post was more direct, declaring: &#8220;The more she tries to look authentic, the more she fails.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Yet others rallied behind the Duchess and applauded the video&#8217;s aesthetic approach. Fans called Meghan &#8220;absolutely stunning,&#8221; while another commenter praised the overall presentation as &#8220;very beautiful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The As Ever brand, which debuted in 2025, markets itself as a curated lifestyle label featuring home goods, food products, and seasonal collections. 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