The Duchess of Sussex shared a selfie video to highlight her charity work in supporting those affected by the California fires.
Meghan Markle was seemingly makeup-free in a short clip where she publicly thanked Billie Eilish for a special cause. The clip has made waves online with some fans pointing out alleged changes to her features, while others praising her natural beauty.
A user comments on Meghan Markleโs appearance from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Source: X/FernandaMixalhs
Meghan was seen wearing a black crewneck sweater paired with high-waisted blue jeans in the clip. The sweater featured a touching tribute to her children, Archie and Lilibet as their names were printed in white cursive near its collar.
Meghan Markle, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
The mom of twoย seemed makeup-freeย for the video, pairing her casual look with two gold bracelets and wearing her brown locks down to the side.
Meghan Markle, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
Speculation about Meghanโs appearance quickly took over as the selfie video made rounds on social media.ย โMake up free but full of fillers.. had a nose job.. botoxed [sic],โย one personย declared. Another seemed certain,ย claiming,ย โShe had a NOSE job years agoโฆyou can see it.โ
Meghan Markle, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
Some fansย questionedย whether this was a new development,ย โDid she have a nose job. Looks like Michael Jacksonโs,โย while another userย remarked,ย โDid she get another nose job? How many is it now?โ
Meghan Markle, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
More people werenโt impressed by her appearance as someoneย observed,ย โWe know the eyes, nose, and teeth have been altered.โย Others focused on more than just her nose, with oneย asking,ย โWhen did she get the lip fillers??โย and another bluntlyย stating,ย โTotal facial remodel gone on there.โย One person simply laughed,ย writing,ย โThe ozempic [sic] faceย ๐๐.โ
Meghan Markle, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
However, not all comments were critical. A fanย gushed,ย โMeghan looks so beautiful, youthful, fresh and clean. My Princessย ๐.โย Another admirerย added,ย โShe literally looks so young and youthful. She has natural beauty without makeup, but is also a total stunner with makeup!!!โ
Meghan Markle, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
Meghanโs nose has been a topic of discussion ever since her relationship withย Prince Harryย got serious. In 2017, board-certified New York plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, said heโd witnessed anย upsurge of requestsย for Meghanโs nose among his clientele.
Meghan Markle, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
Heย added, โToday, she is probably one of the topโif not the No. 1โrequest I get. Up until recently, the Kardashians were probably the most popular celebrity cosmetic requests.โ
Meghan Markle, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
The surgeon divulged that Meghanโs nose is considered appealing due to its refined appearance, featuring a straight nasal profile and aย well-defined tip. This balanced and elegant look is what many patients find attractive and seek to replicate.
Meghan Markle, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
Dr. Vartan Mardirossian also believed that Meghanโs nose is not natural,ย addingย that she may have gotten subtle cosmetic work done to turn the tip โmore up.โ The doctorย sharedย that the straight area near the tip of her nose could also have been โnicely refined.โ
Meghan Markle attends The Paley Center for Media Hosts Paley Honors Fall Gala Honoring Tyler Perry at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on December 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The plastic surgeonย continued, โThese changes are subtle and very natural and are likely the work of a talented rhinoplasty surgeon. The nostrils and the surrounding soft tissue (the alar area) have not changed.โ
Meghan Markle attends the 2024 Childrenโs Hospital Los Angeles Gala at L.A. Live Event Deck on the Top Floor of The West Lot in Los Angeles, California, on October 5, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Dr. Andrew Miller also suggested that if Meghan had any work done on her nose, it would likely be a subtle refinement of the tip. This change would have narrowed the nose slightly and lifted it for a more sculpted appearance.
Meghan Markle addresses the audience during the โAfro women and powerโ forum, at the Municipal Theatre in Cali, Colombia, on August 18, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
However, Dr. Adam Hamawy observed that Meghanโs nose appeared to remain unchanged from her natural features, with no noticeable plastic surgery. He emphasizes that the mild imperfections added to her natural beauty, contributing to her distinct and timeless look. โ Any differences that Iโve seen are easily accounted for by her facial expression, makeup, or lighting,โ heย insisted.
Meghan Markle speaks onstage at EAN University in Bogota, Colombia, on August 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
In the debated selfie video, the Duchess shared about the work she did supporting those affected by the California fires. Meghan, who resides in Montecito with her family, noted that Billie Eilish had sent her aย thoughtful package, including a signed vinyl.
Meghan Markle with mayor of Pasadena Victor Gordo at a home that was destroyed during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, on January 10, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
This package was sent afterย Meghan Markleย met a young girl who had lost her concert T-shirt and other belongings in the Eaton fire. Meghanย recalledย telling the girl, โโI donโt know Billie Eilish but Iโm gonna figure out how to get you this shirt.’โ
Meghan Markle with two unidentified women at a home that was destroyed during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, on January 10, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Sheย added, โSo I thought of everybody I that knew and I made a voice note and I said, โPlease can someone get this voice note to Billie Eilish, this is what Iโm asking.’โ The Duchess was grateful that her message reached the โOcean Eyesโ singer, who signed and sent the incredible package.
The items Meghan Markle received from Billie Eilish, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
โHuge thank you Billie Eilish, this is going to mean so much to her,โย gushedย Meghan. She also thanked her celebrity friends Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, who helped get the voice note to the relevant people.
The items Meghan Markle received from Billie Eilish, from a post dated February 5, 2025 | Instagram/meghan
As the clip ended, Meghanย said, โTo everyone whoโs showing up for people in big or small ways to get through whatโs happening in California, thank you so much.โ
Meghan and Harry visited the Eaton Fire victims in January at the Pasadena Convention Center. When the mayor of Pasadena, Victor Gordo was asked what he thought about Meghan and Harry stopping by, heย saidย the two are โgreat peopleโ with โgreat personality.โ Heย addedย that it took a โgreat heartโ for them to come out and meet with first responders and victims.
Prince Harry with mayor of Pasadena Victor Gordo, and an unidentified man at a home that was destroyed during the Eaton Fire in Altadena on January 10, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
The mayor shared that people were very happy to see the couple, who wanted to be as helpful and supportive as they could be. Harry and Meghan visited affected families and areas burnt out by the fire in Pasadena and Altadena. โThey are just very caring people who are very concerned for their friends and neighbors,โ the Pasadena mayorย acknowledged.
Prince Harry with mayor of Pasadena Victor Gordo, and an unidentified woman at a home that was destroyed during the Eaton Fire in Altadena on January 10, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
The mayor also revealed that this was their second visit, sharing that the first time, they were serving food anonymously with masks on. โThey didnโt come out here for publicity. They came out here to work,โ heย added.
Meghan and Harry are widely recognized for their charitable endeavors. They actively support and collaborate with numerous organizations to create positive change and advocate for those in need.