Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix cooking show has been making waves, but not for its culinary brilliance or groundbreaking content. Instead, it's another over-the-top Markle moment that has left many rolling their eyes.
The now-infamous "Call me Sussex" scene, as reported by Neil Sean, allegedly required four takes—not one, not two, but four. Meghan, standing in a perfectly curated kitchen that isn’t even hers, is surrounded by an array of pristine pots and pans. Enter Mindy Kaling, the unsuspecting guest, brought in to add an air of authenticity to the spectacle. As the cameras roll, Meghan dramatically declares, “You know, I’m Sussex now.” Then she does it again. And again. And once more, just to make sure the delivery is perfect. The intonation, the facial expressions, the carefully manufactured nonchalance—none of it met her high standard of performance on the first three tries.
One might wonder why such a simple line required so many takes. Allegedly, Meghan needed to ensure the moment carried just the right level of significance. After all, what could be more groundbreaking than a woman embracing a title that only exists because of the very institution she and Harry can’t seem to stop criticizing? The irony is impossible to ignore. Meghan Markle, the self-proclaimed feminist, the independent, forward-thinking icon who supposedly shatters glass ceilings, is now gleefully discarding her maiden name in favor of a royal title—one granted to her by the very monarchy she claims to loathe.
Of course, this declaration had to happen in a kitchen, surrounded by cookware, in what was likely intended as a cutesy, relatable feminist moment. Because nothing says empowerment quite like making a grand statement about identity while engaging in one of the most traditionally domestic activities. The optics are remarkable—if the goal is to channel a 1950s housewife aesthetic. But the most striking part? The voice. Meghan, ever the actress, chose her signature breathy, childlike tone—the one that makes every word sound like it’s either the most profound statement in human history or a bedtime story for toddlers.
If there’s one thing Meghan excels at, besides strategic victimhood and convenient reinvention, it’s turning the mundane into a spectacle. A simple phrase becomes a dramatic declaration. A casual conversation is laced with self-importance. A cooking show transforms into a stage for personal rebranding. And, as always, this latest stunt only reinforces the notion that Meghan’s public persona is inseparable from Harry, while Harry himself appears diminished under her influence. Their entire brand thrives on contradictions, self-importance, and a relentless pursuit of relevance.
At the end of the day, Meghan Markle’s insistence on turning every moment into an event is exhausting. The meticulously crafted scene from her Netflix show is just another addition to her long list of overly manufactured, self-indulgent moments. It raises the inevitable question: is there anything truly authentic about Meghan Markle? Spoiler alert—not the hair, not the teeth, not the nose, not the kids, and certainly not this latest attempt at personal branding.
