Where Martha Stewart once gracefully graced our screens, Meghan Markle is now sprinting to the bank with her new Netflix lifestyle series, *With Love, Megan*. It seems like Meghan’s decided to serve up the royal treatment on a silver platter—though with a side of cringe. The trailer for her new show just dropped, and let’s just say the internet didn’t exactly shower it with love.
In this new series, Meghan invites us into her world of playful cooking, flower arranging, honey harvesting, and sticker slapping on jars, all while wearing a sparkling apron, of course. And let’s not forget the glittering jewelry.
The trailer kicks off with Meghan strolling through her vegetable garden, basket in hand, gushing about her love for turning ordinary things into extraordinary moments. You know, the usual humble brag—this time, about vegetables. Meghan’s here to teach us how to elevate everything, even though 99% of the world probably doesn’t have an immaculate vegetable garden, let alone the time to make minty, three-tier cakes from scratch while their hair stays perfectly styled.
Meghan spins her platter of veggies and hummus with the kind of enthusiasm that would make you think she invented the whole concept of appetizers. But wait, there’s more. As she carefully arranges raspberries on a cake, her actor’s grin practically shines brighter than her sparkling engagement ring. Because, of course, nothing screams authentic cooking like meticulously styling fruit on a cake for a camera.
And just when you think it can’t get any more cringeworthy, in walks Prince Harry. He probably wonders how much longer he can pretend to be involved before the awkwardness takes over. Meghan’s fans, however, will find comfort in knowing he’s there to support her in the garden, where their hearts are as big as the farm-to-table movement they’ve mastered.
But hold on—while Meghan may want us to believe she’s offering personal tips and tricks that embrace playfulness over perfection, all I see is perfection and not a hint of authenticity.
How relatable is it, really, to watch someone constantly play dress-up while cooking? If I want to watch someone fiddle with a cake while their hair stays flawless, I’ll tune into a beauty influencer, not someone who’s supposedly teaching me the art of cooking.
Let’s talk about that hair, shall we? Those stringy locks hanging over her face while preparing food—seriously, is this the look of someone who’s genuinely in the kitchen?
The last thing I want in my freshly baked bread is a few stray hairs, especially when they’ve likely been touched by someone who hasn’t bothered to wash their hands for hours.
In the realm of authentic cooking, Meghan seems more focused on the vibe than actual culinary skills. It’s like she’s trying to say, “Look, I’m so humble, I’m cooking for you,” while twirling around in an oversized sweater and tossing mint leaves on a cake.
Because nothing says “down-to-earth” like making sure your hair is perfect and your diamonds are on display while prepping a salad.
Here’s the real question: why does a woman with zero qualifications as a chef feel the need to teach us how to cook? And why are we supposed to be impressed by her life-changing banana bread recipe, which is basically something every 10-year-old could throw together on a Sunday afternoon?
Sorry, Meghan, but we’re not falling for the “I’m just like you” act when you’re living in a mansion, donning a perfect hairdo, and sharing recipes for dishes most people could make with their eyes closed.
In the end, it’s clear Meghan Markle’s cooking show isn’t about food—it’s about keeping her name in the headlines. It’s the perfect vehicle to keep us talking about her because, honestly, after all the family drama and public meltdowns, what else does she have left? A show about elevating ordinary moments with a platinum spoon.