Meghan Markle is back with another attempt to showcase her effortless charm and relatability, this time through With Love, Meghan.
However, the illusion barely lasted a few minutes before reality intruded, courtesy of her longtime makeup artist, Daniel Martin. The first episode of this supposedly authentic lifestyle series unfolded just as expected—Meghan flitted around a rented home, delicately trimming flowers, stirring a mystery concoction, and meticulously labeling jars as if preparing for a high-stakes bake sale. Everything appeared carefully orchestrated, until Daniel unintentionally provided the highlight of the entire episode.
Amidst the overly staged atmosphere and forced display of friendship, he casually let slip, “I feel like this is all fake.” The buildup to that moment was already teetering on the edge of cringe-worthy, according to body language expert Inbaal Honigman. Meghan’s every movement seemed more performance than natural ease—her exaggerated smile stretched wider than genuine happiness, her walk oddly calculated, and her nervous finger-tapping against the counter betraying a woman hyper-aware of being on camera. Even before Daniel arrived, she appeared distracted, lost in thought, as if contemplating how best to sell the perfectly curated scene.
When Daniel finally made his entrance, one might have expected an enthusiastic reunion between close friends. Instead, Meghan barely looked up from her self-assigned task, greeting him with a perfunctory “Oh, hello,” as though he had interrupted something far more important—perhaps her attempt at becoming the next Martha Stewart. But the true pinnacle of the awkward exchange came with Daniel’s unfiltered remark: “I feel like this is all fake.” And in that instant, he spoke for more than just himself.
The most revealing part of the exchange was Meghan’s immediate micro-expression—a fleeting moment of panic, the realization that the carefully constructed illusion had been punctured. But like a seasoned performer, she recovered quickly, flashing a smile and moving on, as though her entire persona hadn’t just been called into question. Honigman also noted another significant moment—Meghan’s vague, drifting reference to Daniel being around “before, during, and after.” Her distant gaze, that brief flicker of hesitation—was it regret? Was she assessing whether Daniel was still playing along with the script? The tension in the room was impossible to ignore.
By the end of the episode, one theme was painfully clear: Meghan’s friendships seem as shallow as a puddle in the desert. The interactions felt stiff, the emotions rehearsed, and the overall energy suggested professional networking rather than deep, meaningful bonds. If this is the inner circle she now surrounds herself with, it speaks volumes about how far her star has fallen.
So, what did With Love, Meghan ultimately achieve? Certainly not the lifestyle inspiration she had envisioned. Instead, it became an unintentional self-exposé, laying bare the strained friendships, the overly polished production, and the lack of genuine warmth. Rather than inviting viewers into an authentic glimpse of her world, the show only reinforced the idea that Meghan’s life is more about careful curation than true connection.
