A UK resident has found herself in the spotlight thanks to a striking resemblance to Meghan Markle. Her rising profile on TikTok began after viewers noticed the uncanny similarity, turning her into a noted blogger on the platform. Yet this sudden attention comes with a downside, as a growing wave of negative comments has followed from some users who miss the gentle aura of the Duchess and instead direct their focus at the lookalike herself.
Sydney Beckles, a 21 year old who lives in the UK, acknowledged that her appearance sparked a surge of interest on TikTok after many users commented on how closely she mirrors Meghan Markle. She says she is frequently mistaken for Meghan in everyday life and has even been offered complimentary drinks at social events because of the resemblance.
I often receive free cocktails at parties because I look like Meghan Markle, Beckles shared. At the same time, the online crowd targets me with hostility. Much of the abuse is aimed at Meghan herself and they tell me I shouldn’t feel proud to resemble her.
When reflecting on the comparison to Meghan, Beckles described the situation as flattering in many ways. It feels like a compliment to be seen as a close lookalike of someone widely admired, she explained. There is a sense of responsibility that comes with such visibility, though it is difficult to know much about Meghan personally, so the comparison rests largely on appearance rather than character or history.
Beckles noted that while she does not view herself as Meghan Markle, the two share features that are easy to spot in photographs and videos. Recently, she posted a series of pictures on TikTok that clearly highlighted the resemblance. Viewers reacted with enthusiasm in the comments, with phrases like
Did you break up with Megan at birth?
Absolute twins
Incredible resemblance
as readers voiced their astonishment and curiosity about the lookalike’s real life.
There has been prior coverage suggesting that a Prince Harry lookalike involved in public appearances has sometimes faced dangers that compelled him to stay out of the limelight, underscoring how public perception can carry real risks for those who draw such comparisons.