Meghan Markle Appears Without Makeup On Harper's Bazaar Cover, Reaps Blasphemy

Meghan Markle (Photo: Instagram/@harpersbazaarus)

JAKARTA - Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex is again stealing attention. For the December / January Harper's Bazaar edition, Meghan appeared on the cover of the magazine without wearing makeup at all.

This decision immediately sparked praise as well as debate on social media. Meghan appears with a natural face, a move that is said to want to highlight her natural personality and charm. Photographed by Malick Bodian and organized by Carlos Nazario, the cover shows Meghan's simpler side, far from the glamorous appearance that has often been shown before.

Reporting from the IOL page, Meghan's steps follow in the footsteps of a number of other celebrities who choose to appear bare-face, such as Pamela Anderson and Alicia Keys. In the entertainment world that is usually completely drained, the decision to appear without makeup is clearly a big statement and has succeeded in making many people talk about it.

As usual, everything about this mother of two always invites mixed reactions. Some provide full support. But there are also those who say that appearing natural on the cover of big magazines is a bold step that challenges beauty standards.

Look closer to Meghan's makeup-free cover for Harper's Bazaar. It's amazing. This is a full-of-life portrait, Meghan is an elegant but simple definition," said the user of the X account @Sussex5525.

Another user @house_of_sussex called it, "TRULY MEMUKAU AND IKONIK!"

But on the other hand, scathing criticism also came.

This is the worst photo I've ever seen on the cover of a magazine. Thankfully I stopped consuming Harper's Bazaar. Meghan Markle is not a beautiful woman. She looks like a fraudster who likes to find racial sensations," said the account @The FabBookLover

"Meghan, who has drowned, finally got a cover too. The photo is really bad, I don't know who is at Harper's Bazaar that he upsets," commented the @hrrysgreysui account.

Behind the public spotlight, Meghan's choice to appear natural seems to be in line with the theme of the accompanying interview. He talked a lot about his authenticity, his life journey, and of course his relationship with Prince Harry.

"No one in this world cares more than her," said Meghan, giving her an idea of how deep their relationship is.

This statement confirms that in the midst of all the pressure and sharp public spotlight, Meghan and Harry still find strength in each other.

Whatever the reaction, this cover without make-up is a reminder that courage is sometimes as simple as it is.