Meghan Markle is facing strong backlash after announcing her new documentary project at a time when her estranged father, Thomas Markle, is in the hospital recovering from a leg amputation.
While the Duchess of Sussex said the film Cookie Queens is special to her because she was a Girl Scout, social media users were quick to accuse her of focusing on new ventures instead of addressing her father’s condition.
They questioned the timing of the announcement and claimed it showed a lack of concern, as reported by OK! Magazine.
Speaking about the project, she said in a statement, "I have a personal affinity for this film and am proud that all our conversations and collaboration have led to Archewell Productions partnering with this award-winning team to executive produce this incredibly captivating documentary.”
"When we first viewed the early footage of this documentary, it was immediately something we wanted to be involved in,” she added.
“The creative point of view, the edgy yet humanizing tone and tenor of the directing, and the glimpse behind-the-scenes into such a nostalgic and also modern tradition of Girl Scout Cookie season are absolutely irresistible."
Soon after the project was announced, a user took to Reddit to comment on the project, writing, "How does one turn everything into a desperate sounding narrative of oneself? Meghan screams insecure."
Another penned, "How does one go about making press releases about new business ventures while their invalid father, thousands of miles away, is pleading to see them?"
"With all the backlash she is facing over the last few days I would be under the covers dying of shame and regret. Make it make sense!" they added.
A third wrote, "Please give us a break from Harry and Meghan they are so desperate for Publicity. I mean her Girl Scout roots Really!! how low will she stoop for attention.
“We’ve all been Girl Scouts so she’s nothing special because she was a scout. She’s now a middle aged woman.”
