In what seems like a bizarre twist of fate, two of the most controversial women in Hollywood, Meghan Markle and Chrissy Teigen, are now conspiring together to rehab their public images. And this alliance, though strange, could very well be a disastrous move for both of them. Let’s be clear: Meghan and Chrissy are no strangers to scandal. In fact, they are arguably the two most bullied women in the public eye, both plagued by accusations of manipulation, deception, and even worse.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been known to share intimate details of her life, but recently, she’s faced a backlash over her miscarriage stories. From claiming she had a miscarriage in a driveway to then changing the story to a hospital, Meghan’s narrative has been confusing at best and contradictory at worst. Public sympathy quickly turned to skepticism as inconsistencies in her storytelling became apparent. And the public wasn’t the only one questioning her; even California law, where Meghan resides, seems to have been violated. It’s illegal to give remains of a stillborn child in California, yet Meghan and Harry reportedly received and buried their baby’s remains in a field, sparking outrage from those who believe they’ve exploited personal tragedy for public sympathy.

But it doesn’t end there. Enter Chrissy Teigen, a celebrity who has faced a much harsher and well-documented fall from grace. Teigen, known for her outspoken and often controversial social media presence, has been accused of bullying young women, including the likes of Courtney Stodden. Her messages, full of venom and cruelty, included suggestions of self-harm that were so severe they led Stodden to publicly speak out about the harm Teigen caused. These were not simple online spats—Chrissy’s actions were dangerous, reckless, and undeniably harmful, leading to her losing deals with major companies like Target, Macy’s, and Bloomingdale’s.

Now, despite her checkered past, Chrissy Teigen is set to appear on Meghan Markle’s latest project, a cooking show that many have dubbed “the ultimate act of celebrity rehabilitation.” Meghan, who has been in damage control mode since the success of Harry & Meghan on Netflix, now sees an opportunity to restore both her and Teigen’s image. But what makes this union so astonishing is the hypocrisy it reeks of. Meghan, who has accused others of bullying her and attacked the media for perpetuating false narratives about her, is now cozying up to the woman who has been publicly condemned for cyberbullying. It’s almost as if they are trying to outdo each other in their race to become the queens of controversy.

The alliance between these two women raises an important question: Why would Meghan, who has spent years distancing herself from toxic public figures, choose to associate with Chrissy Teigen? The answer may lie in both women’s desperation to reclaim the spotlight. Teigen, whose career and personal life have been deeply scarred by her actions, sees this collaboration as a lifeline. After all, her attempt to rehab her image with a sobering six years of recovery was quickly undone when she announced her return to the bottle. And Meghan, who has long been portrayed as a champion for women’s rights and mental health, now seems willing to overlook Teigen’s long history of bullying just to score some publicity for her show.

However, this isn’t just about Meghan and Chrissy. This alliance speaks volumes about the lengths these women are willing to go to escape their tarnished pasts. Both have used public tragedy to garner sympathy. Teigen, with her miscarriage that some claim was a publicity stunt, and Meghan with her shifting miscarriage narratives—both women have leveraged their personal pain for fame. And now, as both continue to walk the fine line between rehabilitation and further destruction, their careers are at a crossroads. The more they try to polish their images, the more they seem to dig themselves deeper into a hole of controversy.

And yet, despite their best efforts, it’s hard to see how this project will do anything but make their problems worse. Chrissy Teigen’s past of cruel online behavior will always overshadow her attempts at redemption, and Meghan’s constant contradictions only add fuel to the fire. When you combine two public figures with dubious reputations and try to put them in a feel-good cooking show, you can’t expect anything but disaster. The result is a trainwreck waiting to happen, and everyone with a front-row seat is sure to be watching.

But here’s where it gets even more intriguing: While Chrissy Teigen has her own deeply troubling history, Meghan Markle’s betrayal of friends like Jessica Mulroney only adds another layer of complexity. Jessica, who was once Meghan’s close friend, was discarded without hesitation when Meghan no longer needed her. This cold treatment has left a bitter taste in the mouths of many who once looked up to the Duchess. It’s hard to ignore the hypocrisy of Meghan, who once claimed to champion friendship and loyalty, yet abandoned a longtime friend at the first sign of scandal. And now, she’s willing to embrace Chrissy Teigen, who has a far more documented and severe case of online bullying than anyone Meghan has ever called out.

What does this say about Meghan’s character? It shows that her desire for power, fame, and attention outweighs any sense of loyalty or personal integrity. She’s willing to use anyone, including those who have done far worse than anyone who has ever wronged her, just to secure a better image. Is this truly the woman who is supposed to stand for equality and empowerment?

And it’s not just the hypocrisy that stands out. There’s also the spectacle of it all. Both Meghan and Chrissy are masters of distraction, turning their personal dramas into media spectacles for all to see. From Chrissy’s laughable attempts to reclaim her celebrity status to Meghan’s constant reshaping of her own narrative, the two are experts at manipulating the media. But eventually, these distractions will catch up with them. As much as they may try to reinvent themselves, the public isn’t easily fooled.

In the end, this alliance is doomed to fail. Chrissy Teigen and Meghan Markle may try to mask their flaws and imperfections with high-profile collaborations and media strategies, but their pasts are too tainted to ever be fully washed away. And while they may continue to dominate the headlines for now, their careers are on the edge of collapse. The reality is, the more they attempt to climb their way back into the limelight, the more they will be dragged down by their own actions. Only time will tell if they can ever truly recover—or if they will forever be defined by the controversies they’ve so desperately tried to escape.