Meghan Markle has once again turned an otherwise mundane interaction into a headline-grabbing moment.
This time, she enlisted Mindy Kaling to take part in her latest Netflix project, a move that resulted in the internet collectively losing its mind over an exchange that Kaling herself barely even remembers. In her ongoing effort to present herself as the epitome of class, elegance, and aspiration, Meghan invited Mindy onto her show for what was supposedly a lighthearted activity—making tea sandwiches and constructing a balloon arch. The scene, seemingly an attempt at a whimsical tutorial on hosting a toddler’s birthday party, quickly took an awkward turn.
As they sliced cucumbers and attempted to appear at ease on camera, Mindy casually referred to her host as “Meghan Markle,” as most people do. But Meghan couldn’t let that slide. With her signature self-importance, she quickly corrected Mindy, reminding her, “You know, I’m Sussex now,” as if this were common knowledge beyond the carefully curated world of her PR team.
Mindy, likely resisting the urge to roll her eyes, nodded politely and moved on. However, the internet did not. Social media immediately dissected the moment, analyzing every second for hints of tension, passive-aggression, or outright disdain. The overwhelming consensus was that the exchange was both awkward and unintentionally hilarious.
The situation escalated when Mindy appeared on The View and was asked about the now-infamous sandwich-making moment. Displaying her signature comedic timing, she laughed it off, remarking that she had a great time but noticed that any interaction with Meghan seems to turn into major news. The subtext was clear—Meghan’s antics continue to fascinate the public, but not in the way she likely hopes.
Mindy went on to poke fun at the internet’s obsession with microanalyzing her expressions, explaining that she hadn’t even remembered the interaction because it had been filmed months prior. The subtle jab wasn’t lost on the audience—while Meghan likely spent an unnecessary amount of time planning how to correct her guest on camera, Mindy had moved on with her life. She has an actual career, real responsibilities, and no need to control every public interaction.
At its core, this Netflix show isn’t about cooking, decorating, or hosting. It’s about Meghan Markle presenting Meghan Markle. It’s an attempt to appear relatable while subtly reminding viewers of her supposed superiority. The tea sandwiches and DIY crafts are merely props in yet another attempt at rebranding herself into something the public never asked for.
Meanwhile, Mindy Kaling continues to be successful, relevant, and genuinely entertaining without the need for a heavily curated, PR-driven Netflix special. She’s busy with real creative projects, raising her children, and, most importantly, not feeling the need to remind people how to address her every few minutes. The best part? Mindy has likely long forgotten the interaction—unlike Meghan, who is undoubtedly still wondering why the world doesn’t take her as seriously as she thinks it should.
