The terrifying similarities between Meghan and Fergie’s scandal-filled lives

Reality television has also proven to be a shared refuge for both Markle and Ferguson

Ferguson’s 2011 series Find Sara followed her attempts to recover from debt and disgrace, granting unprecedented access to her private life.

Markle’s Netflix projects, including Harry & Meghan And With love, Meghansimilarly offered intimate details after her royal departure, despite citing privacy as a reason for leaving. Both women have also turned to publishing.

Ferguson found success with children’s books such as Budgie the little helicopterwhile Markle let loose The couch in 2021.

Ferguson published later My storyearning an advance of almost $1 million. Meanwhile, Markle has not released a memoir, though Harry’s has Save shattered sales records in 2023.

The couple’s media paths crossed most dramatically The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Ferguson appeared twice after her divorce and financial scandals. Markle and Harry’s 2021 interview with the chat show titan attracted an estimated 50 million viewers and prompted a rare response from the palace, with Queen Elizabeth II stating that “recollections may differ” over some of their statements.

Even the duo’s public lives outside the royal family mirror each other, from trips to Disneyland with their children to high-profile appearances at Fashion Week. But despite the overlap, a lasting bond seems unlikely.

Ferguson said in 2023 that she “doesn’t really know Meghan”, despite shared family ties.

Separated by a generation but linked by a patron, both duchesses continue to challenge the royal code of silence and reap the consequences of their controversial actions.