Meghan Markle has returned to the spotlight, and this time she’s making waves with a cooking show. Offering a peek into her oh-so-humble kitchen, the setup is adorned with enough designer labels to make a royal residence look like a bargain shop.
Ever seen someone dress this extravagantly to host a cooking show? But then again, she is a duchess. Remember when J.Crew distanced itself from her? Now, we get a full display of Meghan’s flair for dressing up—except this time, it’s on a whole new level. She flaunts a jaw-dropping $666,000 wardrobe in the trailer for With Love, Meghan. And what’s the pièce de résistance? A $44 apron from We the Wild. Because when you think kitchen fashion, naturally, high-end sustainable brands come to mind.
The extravagance doesn’t stop at aprons. Meghan pairs hers with a $291 white linen skirt from Posse, and let’s not forget the accessories. Unlike most of us who might toss on a simple bracelet or two, Meghan opts for dazzling diamonds. In one scene, she sports a $155,000 diamond bracelet and a necklace valued at over $122,000. That’s the kind of jewelry that screams, I’m just like you—except I’m wealthier than some entire nations.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Meghan production without a touch of contradiction. The cooking show, supposedly designed to offer a down-to-earth glimpse into her life, feels more like a grand rebranding exercise. Didn’t she spend years distancing herself from the “stuffy” traditions of the royal family? Yet here she is, serving tea in a garden house, channeling a 1950s housewife in a floral dress. Where’s the free spirit we were promised? The ripped jeans and casual charm are nowhere to be found this time.
And let’s talk about that wardrobe centerpiece—the ballgown. While it might look stunning on a runway model, on Meghan, it feels forced, like a high-fashion misstep from a couture dumpster. Then there are the sweaters layered indoors. Are we supposed to believe she’s chilly? Or is this just another ploy to flaunt her opulence while posing as relatable?
Now, about the cooking—because of course, Meghan Markle is an expert in the kitchen, right? Oh, wait—she’s not. She’s a celebrity trying to package herself as an authority on everything, from activism to family life to culinary arts. A $10,000 watch won’t make you a master chef, even if you’re chopping organic vegetables with it.
And the grand finale? The “show” isn’t even a show—it’s just a trailer. Netflix has reportedly poured a hefty sum into this project, but all we’ve seen so far is a 30-second clip of Meghan looking more like a kitchen goddess of wealth than a home cook. Will she ever prepare a dish rooted in her heritage, or will it all be Pinterest-perfect recipes plucked from glossy magazines?
In the end, With Love, Meghan delivers exactly what you’d expect from a celebrity insulated by fortune: a pretentious, over-the-top production that’s trying too hard to appear relatable. It’s a glitzy performance, a glamorous showcase of privilege with a sprinkle of “I’m just like you” for good measure.
