Meghan Markle retains top spot on Ranker’s most disliked celebrities list

Meghan Markle has once again found herself at the top of controversy in 2025, emerging as the most disliked celebrity for the second consecutive year, according to Ranker’s fan-driven survey . After first topping the list in 2024, the Duchess of Sussex retained the number one position in 2025, highlighting a sustained wave of negative public sentiment rather than a short-lived backlash.

Celebrity sentiment in 2025 has been vividly captured by Ranker’s annual “most disliked celebrities” list, where over 94,000 users voted in real time to determine who topped the year’s roster. The top 20 most disliked celebrities according to Ranker are: Meghan Markle, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ellen DeGeneres, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Corden, Kris Jenner, Chrissy Teigen, Kanye West, Chris Brown, James Charles, Mark Zuckerberg, Kylie Jenner, Woody Allen, Amy Schumer, Logan Paul, Travis Scott, Kourtney Kardashian, Donald Trump Jr., Amber Heard, and Jennifer Lopez. These rankings reflect broad audience reactions to social media behaviour, viral controversies, and public image fatigue.

Ranker’s list is based on real-time user voting, allowing audiences to rank celebrities up or down depending on favourability. While not a scientific poll, it is frequently cited in entertainment coverage as a snapshot of online mood . Markle’s ability to hold on to the top spot for two years running has drawn particular attention, suggesting that criticism surrounding her public image has remained consistent rather than fading with time.

Much of the backlash in 2025 mirrors themes seen the previous year. Critics point to overexposure, arguing that Markle’s frequent media appearances, lifestyle content, and highly curated public moments have led to audience fatigue . Several of her projects and social media posts sparked viral reactions, with detractors accusing her of appearing staged, out of touch, or overly focused on personal narratives.

Social media has played a major role in amplifying these views. Videos and posts were dissected and mocked, often turning into memes that fuelled further negative voting on platforms like Ranker. Accusations of mixed messaging around privacy versus publicity resurfaced, adding to scepticism about her intentions and authenticity.

Questions over credibility also continued to shadow her in 2025, with past interviews and claims repeatedly revisited by commentators. Reports of ongoing staff and communications changes further fed perceptions of instability around her brand, reinforcing criticism that her public strategy lacks clarity and consistency.

Markle’s position at the top of the list placed her among a broader group of polarising public figures dominating Ranker’s top 20 most disliked celebrities of 2025. The list included names from across entertainment, music, tech, and influencer culture, underscoring a wider frustration with celebrity overexposure and controversy-driven fame.

Despite the negativity, Markle remains one of the most talked-about figures in global celebrity culture. Supporters continue to defend her, arguing she is unfairly targeted and scrutinised more harshly than others. Still, the fact that she has topped Ranker’s list for a second year in a row suggests that negative sentiment continues to outweigh support among broader audiences.

As 2025 unfolds, Meghan Markle’s back-to-back appearance at the top of fan-driven dislike rankings reflects how difficult it can be to reset a public image once fatigue and polarisation set in. Whether she can reverse that trend remains uncertain, but for now, Ranker’s results firmly place her as the most disliked celebrity of the year for the second consecutive time.