Meghan Markle has once again set social media ablaze—this time over what might be the most suspiciously perfect cabbage ever showcased on Instagram.
As part of her new lifestyle brand As Ever, Meghan shared what was meant to be a charming, first-day-of-spring moment. The image featured her casually strolling through a pristine garden, dressed in jeans and carrying a basket filled with freshly picked vegetables. However, the internet was quick to call out one glaring issue—the cabbage looked more like a grocery store display than a homegrown harvest.
It didn’t take long for online sleuths to dissect the image, and the verdict was swift: That cabbage is faker than a Hallmark movie romance.
Critics pointed out that Meghan’s hands, clothes, and even the vegetables themselves were completely spotless. If this was a real gardening moment, wouldn’t there be at least some traces of dirt? The skepticism deepened when multiple users suggested that the cabbage wasn’t even real produce—it appeared to be ornamental cabbage, the type landscapers use for decoration rather than dinner.
Ornamental cabbage is typically a winter annual, planted in late fall. Unless Meghan has discovered a groundbreaking way to grow decorative vegetables in her backyard, many believe the cabbage was simply a prop.
While the cabbage was at the center of the controversy, the entire composition of the photo raised eyebrows. Meghan’s awkward grip on the basket, her oddly elongated arm proportions, and even her choice of footwear—all seemed impractical for actual gardening.
Her decision to wear mules—yes, slip-on shoes—while supposedly trudging through the garden only fueled further suspicion. It was yet another clue that this wasn’t about sustainability or authentic gardening but rather a meticulously curated lifestyle aesthetic.
Of course, none of this comes as a surprise. The former actress-turned-royal-turned-lifestyle-guru has built an entire brand on picture-perfect moments. Whether it’s “candid” paparazzi shots that always seem to happen at just the right time or this latest attempt at rustic charm, it’s all about selling an image.
One commenter summed it up perfectly:
"Her garden is maintained by a crew of dozens—she’s cosplaying a gardener. This is just about merching that basket."
At its core, this isn’t about farming, sustainability, or even celebrating spring. It’s about branding—promoting an effortless, organic lifestyle while likely never getting her hands dirty in the process.
So, was this just artistic photo staging, or another performance in Meghan Markle’s ongoing effort to appear effortlessly relatable? One thing’s for sure—if that cabbage were any more fake, it’d have its own reality show.
