Meghan Markle’s much-hyped return to Paris Fashion Week has turned into a public relations nightmare after explosive backstage footage of the Duchess leaked, showing a side she desperately wanted to keep hidden. The footage, which spread rapidly on social media, reveals Meghan visibly losing her composure backstage at the Balenciaga show — sparking outrage and raising serious questions about her state of mind and professionalism.
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Sources close to the event say Meghan was already under immense pressure as she prepared to make her first major European fashion appearance in two years. But the leaked video shows moments of frustration turning into outright anger, with Meghan reportedly yelling at staff and throwing accusatory glances at producers. Witnesses describe her behavior as “volatile” and “unraveling,” a far cry from the poised royal image she often projects.
The backlash was swift. Online commentators slammed Meghan for what they called “ungraceful” and “entitled” conduct, accusing her of treating the event as a personal stage rather than a professional commitment. Critics pointed to the contrasting calm of other attendees and the Balenciaga staff, highlighting Meghan’s backstage meltdown as a sign of deeper struggles beneath the glitz.
Particularly damaging was the timing of the leak, coming just days after Meghan posted a controversial video from Paris that many found tone-deaf, showing her driving past the Pont de l'Alma tunnel where Princess Diana tragically died. That video had already stirred tensions within the royal family and the public.
Fashion insiders speculate that Meghan’s volatile backstage moment may have impacted Balenciaga’s reputation and her future opportunities in the fashion industry. The brand, already reeling from past controversies, reportedly distanced itself from the fallout and expressed frustration internally at the negative press.
Friends fear this public unraveling is a sign of mounting stress for Meghan as she balances her celebrity ambitions, royal legacy, and intense public scrutiny. Meanwhile, Prince Harry, thousands of miles away, is said to be “concerned and powerless” to help.
With such raw footage now public, Meghan’s Paris Fashion Week appearance will be remembered less for glamour and more for the drama no one saw coming.
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