Meghan Markle has once again found herself at the center of controversy, this time thanks to renowned fitness expert Tracy Anderson. The drama began when Anderson, famous for training A-list celebrities with her elite workout programs, introduced her Green Goddess Crunch salad in a video collaboration with Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Kitchen.
However, it wasn’t the salad that captured attention—it was Anderson’s opening remark. Almost instantly, internet sleuths and royal watchers picked up on what appeared to be a subtle jab at Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix project, With Love. Markle had prominently filmed her show in an opulent kitchen that reportedly wasn’t even hers, making Anderson’s emphasis on authenticity all the more pointed.
Anderson, whose clientele includes Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie, and Harry Styles, is typically focused on sculpting bodies, but this time, it seems she took aim at Meghan’s credibility—with kale, watermelon radish, and a hefty dose of effortless authenticity. Meanwhile, Markle’s Netflix series, widely criticized by reviewers, features her hosting celebrity guests as they struggle through cooking and home decor projects. Naturally, Meghan’s devoted fans—often referred to as "sugars"—rushed to social media, accusing Anderson of launching a calculated attack on their beloved duchess. But let’s be honest: if Meghan were to film her next episode in an actual kitchen she owned, would anyone even recognize it? This is the same woman who once tried to pass off transferring peanut butter pretzels between two bags as groundbreaking culinary innovation.
Adding even more intrigue, just a day before Anderson’s video surfaced, Gwyneth Paltrow subtly weighed in on Markle during an interview with Vanity Fair. When asked about Meghan’s evolution from actress to royal to lifestyle influencer, Paltrow delivered a diplomatic yet cool response, stating, "I don’t know Meghan and Harry. I mean, I’ve met Meghan, who seems really lovely, but I don’t know her at all." That’s Hollywood code for: We’re not friends, and I have no interest in changing that. Still, in true enlightened wellness guru fashion, Paltrow insisted there was no competition in the lifestyle space, adding, "I think there’s always more than enough to go around. Everybody deserves an attempt at everything they want to try." Yes, Gwyneth, and some people also deserve an attempt at being mocked when they try too hard.
Reactions to Anderson’s "actual kitchen" comment have been nothing short of hilarious. One amused viewer quipped, "Her actual kitchen—now that’s authenticity!" Another remarked, "Tracy and Gwyneth knew exactly what they were doing. This was 100% shade, and I love it." If nothing else, this kitchen kerfuffle only reinforces what many already suspected—Meghan Markle is a walking, talking parody of the relatability she so desperately wants to sell. The backlash from her With Love misfire is still simmering, and now Tracy Anderson has sprinkled a little extra public humiliation into the mix—a recipe Meghan simply can’t stomach.
What have we learned? One: Hollywood women have perfected the art of throwing shade. Two: Tracy Anderson’s salad is far more interesting than Meghan’s Netflix flop. Three: If you’re going to play make-believe in someone else’s kitchen, don’t be surprised when people call you out for it.
