An Egyptian woman with vitiligo became famous for her work as a model and for her appearance Meghan Markle Meghan Markle. Mirror publishes an interview with her.
A 34-year-old Egyptian woman said that all her life she faced bullying from others due to vitiligo. >). It is noted that due to the disease, 60 percent of the woman's body is covered with light spots. “People started calling me a clown because of my appearance, and my classmates refused to sit next to me,” she complained.
According to Soliman, her life changed in 2020 when she was offered cooperation by a modeling agency. The model took part in an advertising campaign for a cosmetic brand, after which she got on the pages of Elle magazine. “I soon became famous for looking like Meghan Markle with vitiligo,” the woman explained.
The heroine of the material admitted that she often faces discrimination because of her unusual skin, but continues to work as a model to inspire other people. “I want people whose appearance does not fit into the usual beauty standards, accept themselves and be happy,” concluded Soliman.
In March, another Meghan Markle lookalike spoke about the abuse online after interviewing the Duchess. Sarah Mhlanga, who lives in England with her husband and two children, admitted to having received violent messages on social media. For example, one commentator wrote to Mhlanga that she should not copy Markle because she is “the most hated woman in the world.”