Meghan Markle has embarked on yet another Netflix project, and this time, she’s attempting to position herself as a domestic goddess.
The streaming giant has just released her latest show, With Love, Meghan—a title that, frankly, takes some effort not to cringe at. The premise revolves around her showcasing her culinary skills while hosting celebrity guests at her Montecito mansion. In between cooking sessions, she also shares her thoughts on self-care and mindfulness, as though the world has been eagerly awaiting her wisdom on these subjects.
The irony is hard to ignore. Here is a woman who walked away from the immense privilege of being a working royal—an opportunity to make a real impact—because it didn’t align with her Hollywood ambitions. Now, she’s rebranding herself yet again, this time as a homemaking expert. Carol Malone, a columnist for The Express, has already dismantled this transparent grasp at relevance, and it’s difficult to disagree with her sharp critique. Speaking on GB News, Malone didn’t hold back, pointing out the absurdity of Meghan’s latest role. She made it clear that Markle is not, nor has she ever been, a homemaking enthusiast. Unlike Martha Stewart, who has dedicated decades to perfecting the art of cooking, gardening, and homemaking, Meghan’s sudden interest in domesticity seems nothing more than another calculated performance.
It’s worth asking—where was this so-called passion for the culinary arts when she was a working royal? There were no heartfelt moments of her preparing meals for charity, no shared family recipes passed down through generations. Those actions would have required genuine commitment to service rather than another carefully staged image. What makes this whole spectacle even more amusing is the timing. Just recently, Princess Catherine shared her own plum jam recipe, a heartfelt and personal touch that resonated with the public. As Carol Malone astutely pointed out, while Kate freely offered her recipe to the public, Meghan is attempting to monetize hers. The contrast between the two could not be clearer.
Catherine embodies quiet dignity, authenticity, and a deep sense of duty, even while facing significant personal health challenges. She doesn’t need to manufacture an identity or chase the spotlight—her actions speak for themselves. Meanwhile, Meghan appears to be in a perpetual state of reinvention, cycling through various personas—actress, royal, victim, podcast host, children’s author, and now a domestic expert. It’s exhausting to witness, and the reason behind this constant shift is obvious: none of these identities feel genuine. Every reinvention is a performance, a calculated attempt to remain relevant and admired.
Former Conservative MP Sir Jake Berry also weighed in on the absurdity of Meghan’s Netflix series, particularly highlighting how disconnected her portrayal of motherhood is from reality. He described a behind-the-scenes moment in which Meghan claimed to be showing what “normal motherhood” looks like, all while presenting a plate of perfectly arranged, color-coordinated fruit slices. Berry, a father of three, was quick to contrast this with his own chaotic reality of parenting, where meals are simply served, no aesthetic curation required. His remarks underscored a fundamental issue with everything the Sussexes produce—it’s all a carefully curated illusion, a filtered, staged version of life that bears little resemblance to reality.
This raises an important question: what exactly is Netflix getting out of this multi-million-dollar deal with the Sussexes? So far, they’ve produced a documentary riddled with debunked claims and recycled footage, a leadership series from Prince Harry that never saw the light of day, and now this—a lifestyle show from someone with no established expertise in the field. It’s particularly ironic considering reports that, during her time as a working royal, Meghan allegedly had palace staff prepare her avocado toast for her.
Beyond the question of authenticity, there’s also the lingering issue of how Meghan reportedly treated palace staff. Allegations of bullying led to an internal investigation, with multiple reports of aides being reduced to tears and an unusually high turnover rate among her personal assistants and security personnel. This doesn’t exactly paint a picture of someone deeply committed to fostering a warm and nurturing home environment—the very image she’s now trying to sell.
Commentator Susie Stride summed up public sentiment perfectly when she admitted she had little interest in Meghan’s latest project, preferring instead to watch content about truly inspiring people. She mentioned enjoying the David Beckham documentary, adding that while Meghan may be an inspiration to some, she personally wasn’t convinced. That polite but telling dismissal speaks volumes. The reality is that genuinely inspirational figures don’t need to repeatedly remind the world of their influence. They don’t need to craft new identities or manufacture narratives for public consumption. Their actions, lived out with consistency and sincerity, speak for themselves.
