Meghan Markle has once again found herself at the center of a PR disaster, this time gracing the pages of People magazine with an exclusive interview so tedious it could induce eye-roll-related injuries.
Intended to promote her Netflix cooking show With Love, Meghan—a program absolutely no one requested—the interview failed to stir up excitement. Instead, it served yet another bland, overcooked helping of self-importance. The highlight? Meghan’s insistence that she is most definitely not an influencer. Perish the thought! Despite her meticulously curated social media presence, glossy branding, and an army of bot followers, she prefers to be seen as an “entrepreneur” and “female founder.” Because, of course, slapping your name on a jar of jam and filming yourself making salads is the height of business acumen.
Naturally, the self-congratulation didn’t stop there. Meghan also took the opportunity to reflect on how the show has helped her rediscover herself. Ah, the eternal struggle of a multimillionaire in a Montecito mansion, lost in the search for her true identity amidst organic quinoa and imported avocados.
As if that weren’t enough, she graced readers with a perfectly staged family anecdote. According to Meghan, little Archie, at the wise old age of five—when most children are far more invested in cartoons than their mother’s work ethic—sleepily murmured, “Mama, don’t work too hard.” Given Meghan’s rather minimalist approach to work during her brief stint as a royal (a mere 72 days of engagements over 18 months), this is about as believable as a houseplant whispering, “Please, no more water.”
Then came the inevitable discussion of royal titles. In what must be the longest-running justification tour in history, Meghan reminded the world that the Sussex title is an integral part of her and Harry’s “love story.” Translation: It’s the only thing keeping them relevant. Without it, they’d be just another Hollywood couple producing forgettable content that no one watches.
With Love, Meghan already appears to be the latest in a string of Netflix misfires. Meghan is neither Julia Child nor Martha Stewart—nor even that charming woman on TikTok who makes sandwiches for her husband. In a further attempt to appear relatable, she revealed that she and Harry host playdates for Montecito’s elite, complete with obstacle courses and face painting. And yet, somehow, despite the grueling task of arranging playdates, Meghan still finds time to unwind with Chinese takeout. Inspirational. Truly, the girl boss we never knew we needed.
But let’s talk about that People magazine cover. It’s… a choice. With excessive filters, a frozen expression, and an overall uncanny, AI-generated aesthetic, it’s the kind of image that could haunt houses. Either the editors at People hold a personal grudge, or they’ve finally decided to return the favor for the way Meghan has treated the British monarchy. Either way, we appreciate their service.
Naturally, the internet had a field day, and the consensus was clear: Meghan isn’t influencing anyone—except, perhaps, in the art of how not to be taken seriously. If she were truly an entrepreneur, she’d have a successful product by now. If she were a real female founder, she would have built something more substantial than Instagram-worthy fruit bowls. And if she were a genuine humanitarian, she wouldn’t have burned bridges with everyone from Buckingham Palace to Spotify.
In the end, Meghan’s latest PR stunt is just another chapter in the same tired story—a desperate attempt to cling to relevance, wrapped in a glossy, overproduced package. And much like With Love, Meghan, the world is already reaching for the remote.
