Meghan Markle's latest attempt at crafting the perfect on-screen persona reportedly fell apart in dramatic fashion, culminating in what can only be described as a full-blown culinary disaster.
The setting was the flawlessly arranged, camera-ready kitchen of With Love, Meghan, a show designed to showcase her supposed deep-rooted passion for home cooking. Netflix, envisioning a heartfelt and nostalgic segment, had suggested that Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, join her to reminisce over cherished family recipes. However, Meghan was apparently less than thrilled by this idea. Instead of embracing the sentimental appeal, she allegedly reacted with outrage, launching into what insiders described as a theatrical, Oscar-worthy meltdown.
The scene was nothing short of cinematic—Meghan, mid-gesture, voice raised, reportedly exclaiming something akin to, “I don’t want her here!” The startled crew members exchanged uneasy glances, uncertain whether they should brace for impact. Meghan has meticulously built her brand around herself as the singular star, and from her perspective, brands do not require co-stars—even if that co-star is the woman who raised her. Yet, insiders suggest that the real issue wasn’t just about sharing the spotlight. The bigger concern was the potential threat to Meghan’s ever-shifting narrative, which has morphed over time. At one point, she depicted herself as a latchkey kid reliant on fast food, a far cry from the image of a warm childhood filled with homemade meals. If Doria were to step in and casually recall nights spent making casseroles together, another piece of Meghan’s carefully curated backstory might unravel.
And so, in true Meghan fashion, the idea was swiftly scrapped. There would be no mother-daughter bonding over a simmering pot, no sentimental tales of family recipes lovingly passed down through generations. Instead, Meghan remained the sole focus, preparing whatever dish best suited her current public persona. Netflix executives, reportedly perplexed, questioned why a show centered around home and family would ultimately exclude, well, home and family. And what about Doria? If history is any indication, she tends to appear only when strategically necessary—gracefully smiling at royal weddings, maintaining a composed silence during controversies, and even sitting through a so-called near-catastrophic car chase while appearing more engrossed in her phone than the alleged life-threatening peril. Perhaps, even she had reached her limit this time.
In the end, the kitchen showdown had one undeniable victor—Meghan, who remained the undisputed star of her growing Netflix presence. As for Netflix, they may have learned a valuable lesson: when it comes to Meghan Markle, it’s a one-woman show or nothing at all.
