Meghan Markle has just unveiled the trailer for her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, but instead of generating pure excitement, it's drawing some striking comparisons.
The promotional material shows Meghan in a crinkled maxi dress arranging flowers—a visual that immediately reminded many Royal fans of Pamela Anderson's Love, Pamela book cover. The resemblance is hard to ignore, with Pamela exuding her signature charisma while sitting cross-legged on a table, flashing her iconic smile. Meghan, however, seems to be missing that effortless charm, leaving viewers feeling the vibe falls flat.
This isn’t the first time Meghan has been accused of borrowing too heavily from others. Observers online are starting to see a pattern. One Twitter user described her as a "cheap imitation," while another went so far as to label her the "dollar store Duchess." Meanwhile, Pamela Anderson has maintained her cultural icon status for over three decades, demonstrating talent, humor, and unwavering authenticity. From her animal rights activism to her acting career, Pamela has shown remarkable consistency in staying relevant without ever seeming to try too hard. Meghan, on the other hand, appears to jump from one trendy cause to the next, abandoning them when they no longer suit her narrative—whether it’s veganism one day or weekday carnivore diets the next.
When it comes to career milestones, Pamela Anderson is best remembered for her iconic slow-motion beach runs in Baywatch, but she also boasts significant acting credits and critical acclaim. Meghan’s claim to fame remains her role in Suits, a legal drama that ended years ago. Even in their personal lives, the contrast is stark. Pamela's children are thriving, carving out their paths independently, while Meghan and Harry’s approach to their children’s privacy often seems dictated by the demands of their PR narrative—alternating between showcasing them and keeping them entirely out of the spotlight.
There’s even talk that Meghan tried to emulate Pamela’s Baywatch allure in a beach photo shoot. But instead of channeling the queen of coastal glamour, the results reportedly felt more like a failed high-fashion experiment. If you’re going to channel the ultimate beach icon, it seems a touch of finesse is a must.
The discussion also extends to authenticity, a quality Pamela Anderson has mastered. Whether in jeans and a T-shirt or no makeup at all, Pamela radiates a grounded, relatable charm. Meghan, by contrast, has traded her once-casual wardrobe for designer gowns and high-end outfits. This is the same woman who reportedly balked at dressing up to meet her royal in-laws—a far cry from her current couture image. How times, and closets, have changed.
Pamela’s memoir, Love, Pamela, is written in her own handwriting, offering a raw, heartfelt glimpse into her life’s triumphs and struggles. Meghan’s With Love, Meghan feels more like another calculated bid to stay in the limelight rather than a genuine act of vulnerability. Adding to the irony, Pamela has found peace on Vancouver Island, an area Meghan once described as unsafe due to privacy concerns. Yet here she is, back in Canada with a Netflix crew in tow.
Pamela Anderson is currently enjoying a well-earned career resurgence, and fans are wholeheartedly supporting her. Authentic, witty, and unapologetically herself, Pamela remains a star worth rooting for. Meghan, on the other hand, often feels like a shadow of those she seems to admire, lacking the charisma and originality to truly stand out. From her hairstyles to her activism, even down to her book titles, Meghan appears to be playing a continuous game of “who wore it better”—and more often than not, it isn’t her.
At the end of the day, Pamela Anderson’s effortless charm and genuine spirit solidify her place as an enduring icon. Perhaps Meghan should consider embracing the quieter life she so often claims to crave. And if all this has you thinking about picking up Pamela’s memoir, you’re not alone—Team Pamela, all the way.
