Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, continues to make headlines with her bold moves in the entertainment world, as she made a solo appearance at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles gala this past weekend.
The event, held on Saturday, saw Meghan walking the red carpet without Prince Harry, who was reportedly away on a trip to Lesotho, Africa.
The 43-year-old Duchess turned heads by re-wearing a vibrant red Carolina Herrera gown, first seen on her at the 2021 Salute to Freedom gala in New York. Her striking outfit choice, coupled with a new hairstyle—long mermaid waves in a dark brown shade—has sparked fresh speculation about her future in Hollywood.
Many fans are wondering if this move signals a shift in her career focus, moving away from royal affairs and further into the entertainment industry. Meghan’s latest appearance follows weeks of talk about her evolving style and public image. Her decision to recycle the gown, paired with her bold new look, has been interpreted as a confident and empowering statement. A Los Angeles salon that styled her for the event shared her transformation on Instagram, praising her glowing appearance.
Psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, speaking with Fox News Digital, suggested that Meghan’s goal may be to position herself as “American royalty” — admired and influential, independent of her royal connections. “Red is a powerful color, symbolizing confidence and empowerment,” Ludwig commented.
As Meghan continues to carve out her own spotlight, experts are divided on whether the public will fully embrace her new direction. “The public has not always been receptive to her character,” Ludwig noted, leaving it uncertain whether Meghan’s efforts to rebrand herself as a Hollywood figure will succeed.
With Prince Harry’s absence from the event raising further questions about their public roles as a couple, all attention is now on Meghan as she seemingly takes steps to establish herself beyond her royal identity.
