By Molly Claire Goddard
7:58am PST, Nov 7, 2025
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Meghan Markle's return to acting is being met with harsh criticism.Keep reading to learn why the Duchess of Sussex is being called an "attention" seeker…
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Meghan Markle's return to the big screen in the upcoming movie Closer Personal Friends might not be the best idea, public relations expert Renae Smith believes. "From a PR standpoint, it feels more like a headline grab than a professional reinvention," she told Daily Express. "Strategically, it's confusing too. She's spent the past couple of years trying to reposition herself as a businesswoman and philanthropist, then as an influencer/lifestyle brand. But definitely not a performer. This move muddies the narrative. Is she building a brand, or chasing relevance? My guess is she's going for 'anything that will get attention.'"_
Renae Smith also noted how Meghan Markle's cameo — in which she plays herself — isn't "exactly a career comeback.""I think calling this a 'return to acting' is generous. I wouldn't call it acting any more than I'd call another Oprah [Winfrey] interview acting. It's still just Meghan being Meghan, but this time with better lighting and perhaps a better storyline," the commentator said.