Duchess of Sussex defends ‘authentic’ moment as she embraces social media
on her own terms
Meghan Markle has addressed criticism surrounding the now-viral “Baby Momma
Dance” video featuring her and Prince Harry, affirming she has no regrets
about sharing the joyful moment.
In a newly released teaser for an upcoming Aspire with Emma Grede podcast
episode, obtained by People magazine, the Duchess of Sussex reflected on the
June 4 Instagram post, which celebrated daughter Lilibet’s fourth birthday
with a throwback video from 2021.
The clip showed a heavily pregnant Meghan dancing with Harry just hours before
giving birth. Captioning the post, she recalled trying everything to induce
labour after both of her children arrived a week late: “So when spicy food,
all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work — there was only one thing left
to do!”
Speaking to Grede, Meghan discussed the importance of showing her “real” self.
When the host remarked, “You have to be authentic,” Meghan laughed and
responded, “Did you see my ‘Baby Momma’ dance?!”
Grede praised the video for its honesty and joy, to which Meghan agreed,
calling it a moment of “realness.” She emphasised that these glimpses—while
rarely public—have always been a part of her life behind the scenes.
“That was four years ago… there’s still a whole life — a real, authentic, fun
life — that’s happening behind the scenes,” she said. “I’m just grateful that
now, being back on social… I have a place where I can share it on my own
terms.”
Meghan officially returned to Instagram earlier this year, gradually offering
more personal insights. Most recently, she posted a Father’s Day tribute to
Harry, featuring previously unseen moments between him and their children,
Archie and Lilibet.
