Is Meghan Markle Done Chasing Perfection as a Mom and Founder? Here’s Why She Says “There’s No Such Thing as Perfect”

Published 11/19/2025, 9:59 PM EST

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is the headline-stealing, royal-turned-CEO queen we did not know we needed. Her life feels like a Netflix docu-drama, a LinkedIn motivation post, and a Reddit gossip story rolled into one perfectly imperfect package. Every move is dissected, every smile memed, and every outfit analyzed. Yet beneath the crown, Meghan Markle is quietly asking no one dares: can one ever truly chase perfection?

While tabloids sigh and headlines gasp, Meghan Markle proves that showing up, learning, and laughing through chaos is the new royal flex.

Meghan Markle gives perfection a side-eye and keeps moving

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In a candid Harper’s Bazaar interview, Meghan Markle made it clear she is letting go of the impossible pursuit of perfection. “I, too, get to make mistakes,” she says. “There’s no such thing as perfect.” Watching her children map challenges mirrors her journey as a founder: growth comes from learning, not flawless execution. While her life oozes authenticity, Meghan Markle reminds everyone that if learning does not happen, there is no growth at all.

Even under a microscope that spans continents, Meghan Markle tells Harper’s Bazaar she embraces imperfection in all aspects of life. “There’s also not a lot of fun in trying to be perfect,” she admits. From hosting parties to running a business, joy and connection take the lead over meticulous control. Her friends, including Serena Williams, always notice the Duchess of Sussex’s effortlessly chill and lighthearted vibe as she says, "We could talk for a hundred hours, and it feels like 10 minutes go by," proving that showing up and learning beats trying to be perfect every single time.

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While perfection waits in a corner, frowning like a bored hall monitor, Meghan Markle sneaks in laughter, love, and partnership, making sure the crown never steals the fun.

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Meghan Markle has mapped the seismic shift from senior royalty to multifaceted entrepreneur and devoted mother, reshaping what success looks like on her own terms. Through media partnerships and her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, she has reclaimed financial independence while pivoting with precision. Parallel to this, she stands as a steadfast pillar for Prince Harry, supporting his work with the Invictus Games and fiercely guarding the privacy of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

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Her trajectory is defined by resilience and a willingness to challenge the status quo. From advocating for paid parental leave to fighting tabloids, she carves fairer spaces for herself and others. Though global scrutiny can feel relentless, Markle rises with persistence. Her strength is not in avoiding missteps but in moving forward, embracing imperfection as power, and proving that the pursuit of authenticity is far more revolutionary than the pursuit of flawless perfection.

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What are your thoughts on Meghan Markle choosing authenticity over perfection and rewriting what it means to be a mom and founder? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shraddha Priyadarshi

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Shraddha is a content chameleon with 3 years of experience, expertly juggling entertainment and non-entertainment writing, from scriptwriting to reporting. Having a portfolio of over 2,000 articles, she has covered everything from Hollywood’s glitzy drama to the latest pop culture trends. With a knack for telling stories that keep readers hooked, Shraddha thrives on dissecting celebrity scandals and cultural moments.

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