Martha Stewart once charmed us with her poise and expertise, creating a gold standard for lifestyle television.
Now, Meghan Markle appears to be following suit, trading royal intrigue for a lucrative Netflix lifestyle series titled With Love, Meghan. It seems Meghan is set on delivering her version of the royal treatment, but not without a generous side of awkwardness. The trailer for the show recently debuted, and let's just say, the internet's reaction was less than enthusiastic.
In this series, Meghan offers a glimpse into her curated world of playful domesticity. From whimsical cooking and meticulous flower arranging to honey harvesting and crafting personalized labels for jars, she does it all—draped in a sparkling apron, naturally. And, of course, no Meghan moment would be complete without dazzling jewelry to complement the scene.
The trailer opens with Meghan strolling through her immaculately manicured vegetable garden, basket in hand, as she gushes about her passion for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. It's a humblebrag about vegetables, delivered with the kind of enthusiasm that suggests she might just have invented the concept of farm-to-table living. While Meghan’s mission is ostensibly to show us how to elevate everyday moments, the reality for most of us—sans immaculate gardens or spare hours to bake elaborate cakes—is a far cry from her glittering lifestyle.
As Meghan twirls a platter of vegetables and hummus with a theatrical flair, it's clear she's aiming to make even the simplest appetizer seem revolutionary. In another scene, she carefully places raspberries on a cake with the precision of a jeweler setting gemstones, her radiant smile brighter than her sparkling engagement ring. Authentic cooking, however, often feels lost amidst the orchestrated glamour.
Adding to the spectacle, Prince Harry makes a fleeting appearance, looking slightly bemused as he lends his presence to her effort. While Meghan’s fans may find his support heartwarming, others might wonder how long he can maintain the charade before the awkwardness overwhelms him.
Meghan's central message is about embracing playfulness over perfection. Yet, the perfectly styled hair, designer sweaters, and sparkling accessories suggest a focus far removed from the realities of a home kitchen. Watching someone prepare a salad while adorned in diamonds doesn’t exactly scream "relatable." Her insistence on an aesthetic vibe over authentic culinary prowess leaves one questioning: is this about cooking, or is it about the show?
One particularly distracting element is her choice of hairstyle—loose, face-framing locks that dangle precariously as she prepares food. It's hardly the look of someone genuinely invested in kitchen work, especially when hygiene and practicality are essential.
The larger issue is Meghan's credentials—or lack thereof. With no formal training in cooking or related expertise, one wonders why she feels equipped to instruct an audience. Her recipes, including a much-touted banana bread, aren’t groundbreaking; they’re the sort of thing most people could whip up without guidance.
At its core, With Love, Meghan seems less about sharing culinary insights and more about maintaining relevance. After the family drama and public controversies that have kept her in headlines, the series feels like another attempt to secure the spotlight. Rather than elevating ordinary moments, Meghan’s platinum-spoon approach only reinforces the gap between her curated world and everyday life.
