Pamela Anderson, the ultimate ‘90s icon, has fully embraced a simple, no-frills lifestyle that feels refreshingly real.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle has once again embarked on yet another carefully orchestrated reinvention—this time in the form of a Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan. But wait—hasn’t this been done before? Indeed, Pamela Anderson had already stepped into the culinary spotlight with Pamela’s Cooking With Love. The difference? Pamela’s show radiates warmth, fun, and sincerity, free from self-important monologues about self-discovery through food.
Netflix recently dropped the trailer for With Love, Meghan, featuring Meghan in a sunlit, perfectly arranged kitchen, plucking vegetables from a picture-perfect garden, and flashing her signature serene smile while chatting with a curated lineup of celebrity guests. The entire aesthetic is set to the whimsical tune of Do You Believe in Magic?, because nothing says “relatable” like a fairy-tale dream sequence. The internet wasted no time pointing out the glaring similarities between her show and Pamela’s. The key distinction? Pamela’s project was announced first and doesn’t feel like a forced, introspective journey through the so-called magic of homemade pasta. It doesn’t try too hard—it simply is.
Pamela Anderson has been a Hollywood staple for decades, but unlike Meghan, she doesn’t feel the need to remind everyone of her status every five minutes. Rather than clinging to the fading glamour of fame, she gracefully stepped away from the chaos, settling on Vancouver Island to embrace a life centered around nature, family, and, yes, cooking. And because she is Pamela Anderson—an effortlessly cool and beloved cultural figure—people are genuinely interested in watching her live this authentic life. When Pamela’s Cooking With Love was announced, it felt natural. Pamela has long been an advocate for food sustainability and wellness, even attending culinary school. She doesn’t pretend to be an expert but instead learns from professional chefs, making the experience fun and approachable. Her show is enjoyable because she is real, offering a refreshing contrast to the overly curated content that dominates today’s entertainment landscape.
Once social media caught on to the similarities between the two shows, the reactions were pure gold. “Is there nothing this woman won’t plagiarize?” one user quipped. Another added, “She’s the gift that keeps on giving.” Others expressed secondhand embarrassment, commenting that Pamela looked beautiful and relatable, while Meghan looked, well, like Meghan. Some even questioned why Pamela’s show wasn’t on Netflix while Meghan’s was, with many admitting they’d actually tune in for Pamela’s take on cooking.
The final verdict? Pamela’s Cooking With Love feels fresh, fun, and genuinely engaging, whereas With Love, Meghan comes across as yet another calculated attempt to stay relevant. Meghan has mastered the art of crafting a brand that’s designed to feel authentic but ultimately feels manufactured. The problem? People are no longer buying it. The grand gestures, the scripted vulnerability, the strategically chosen friendships—it all screams, “Please like me.”
Pamela, on the other hand, is effortlessly cool. She has been through the media ringer for years but doesn’t play the victim. She doesn’t cry on camera or release a tell-all book every few years—she simply exists, happily and on her own terms. So when it comes to choosing between the two cooking shows, the decision is easy. One is a warm, lighthearted escape into the world of food. The other? Just another PR stunt dressed up in a kitchen apron.
