Meghan Markle is said to be deeply unsettled after the success of Victoria Beckham’s latest Netflix documentary, which has sparked renewed comparisons between the two women and put Meghan’s own media projects under scrutiny.

Feeling “Hurt and Humiliated”

Sources claim the Duchess of Sussex, 44, is feeling “hurt and humiliated” after Victoria’s three-part series earned strong reviews and overshadowed Meghan’s own Netflix ventures. Despite having secured her own multimillion-dollar deal with the platform after stepping back from the royal family in 2020, Meghan is reportedly “shaken” by the positive reception to Victoria’s documentary.

The series, released on October 9, traces Victoria Beckham’s journey from global pop icon to respected figure in the fashion world, highlighting her evolution into a successful designer and business leader.

Ratings Comparison Sparks Tension

While Victoria’s documentary did not outshine David Beckham’s previous Netflix success in viewership, it outperformed Meghan’s projects critically. The Victoria Beckham series boasts a 44% Tomatometer and a 77% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to Meghan’s With Love, Meghan which received 38% and 33% for its first season, and just 17% and 27% for its second season.

“Meghan’s shaken by this,” a Hollywood insider shared with Radar Online. “Victoria has achieved exactly what she aspired to—moving seamlessly from celebrity to credible business figure. Meghan’s been trying to establish herself as a cultural powerhouse, but Victoria’s documentary has completely overshadowed her. It stings, no question about it.”

Once Close Friends, Now Reportedly Estranged

Meghan and Victoria were once close, having been introduced through their husbands, Prince Harry and David Beckham. The Beckhams attended Meghan and Harry’s royal wedding in 2018, and Meghan regularly wore Victoria’s designs during her time as a working royal.