Meghan Markle 'jealous' as Lauren Sanchez becomes 'everything' she dreamed of amid podcast struggles

A source revealed Meghan Markle was jealous of Lauren Sanchez, who was engaged to one of the wealthiest men and thrived as a socialite
PUBLISHED MAY 23, 2025
Meghan Markle has been 'consumed with jealousy' over Lauren Sanchez's success (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)(Getty Images)
Meghan Markle has been 'consumed with jealousy' over Lauren Sanchez's success (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)(Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle is reportedly grappling with growing dissatisfaction over her perceived lack of traction in the entertainment world, particularly as media attention shifts to Lauren Sanchez, the high-profile fiancee of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

According to insiders quoted in recent reports, the Duchess of Sussex is said to be quietly struggling with comparisons to Sanchez, who has swiftly carved out a powerful presence in elite social circles.

Source claims Meghan Markle is envious of Lauren Sanchez's rising fame

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Meghan Markle attends The Paley Center for Media Hosts Paley Honors Fall Gala Honoring Tyler Perry at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on December 04, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/FilmMagic)
Meghan Markle attends The Paley Center for Media Hosts Paley Honors Fall Gala Honoring Tyler Perry at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on December 04, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California (Leon Bennett/FilmMagic)

According to a new report that suggests the Duchess of Sussex is privately grappling with jealousy.

Despite launching several ventures, including her lifestyle brand As Ever, a Netflix docuseries 'With Love, Meghan', and multiple podcasts, Markle reportedly feels her efforts haven’t landed the kind of cultural relevance or acclaim she anticipated after leaving royal life behind in 2020.

A source claims Meghan is “consumed with jealousy” toward Lauren Sanchez, who’s not only engaged to one of the wealthiest men on the planet but also flourishing in the spotlight as a high-profile socialite.

Meghan Markle reportedly struggling with fame fallout as Lauren Sanchez rises in spotlight

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Lauren Sanchez attends the 2024 Forbes Power Women's Summit on September 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
Lauren Sanchez attends the 2024 Forbes Power Women's Summit on September 11, 2024, in New York City (Taylor Hill/WireImage)

“Lauren is everything Meghan thought she’d become,” one source reportedly told OK! Magazine. “Instead, Meghan’s peddling preserves while Lauren’s draped in diamonds on the Cannes red carpet”

“Meghan has a podcast that fizzled, a jam label and a reputation for burning bridges,” the insider shared.

Meghan’s latest venture, the 'Confessions of a Female Founder' podcast, has not gained the traction she may have hoped for. Despite her efforts to highlight female empowerment and entrepreneurship, the show has yet to attract top-tier celebrity guests.

A source claimed, “She’s dialed all the big names, but no one’s picked up. And the absence of high-profile guests in the lineup is raising eyebrows.”

“I mean, she lives in California, and the best she can do is a woman who runs a dating app. Jeez. There’s no Taylor Swift. No Beyonce. Not even a Hailey Bieber,” they pointed out.

“And when you’re pitching female empowerment, that’s a problem!” the insider pointed out. “It speaks volumes for her pulling power. She’s not happy about her lack of appeal.”

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - FEBRUARY 09: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the Wheelchair Basketball final between USA and Israel during day one of the 2025 Invictus Games at on February 09, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the Wheelchair Basketball final between USA and Israel during day one of the 2025 Invictus Games at on February 09, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Before crossing paths with her future billionaire husband in the mid-2010s, Lauren Sanchez built her career in journalism.

Meanwhile, Meghan Markle may have envisioned a life surrounded by the world’s most powerful influencers after stepping away from royal duties. But instead of being embraced by elite circles, she’s found herself increasingly sidelined, quite the contrast to Sanchez, who just made headlines for soaring into space as part of a rare all-female mission.

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