Meghan Markle has come under fire for her cooking show, With Love, Meghan, with critics accusing her of being out of touch with the struggles faced by many. Royal commentator Maureen Callahan drew comparisons to “Marie Antoinette” in a scathing piece for the Daily Mail.
Callahan began by highlighting the stark contrast between Markle’s lifestyle and the financial challenges facing many families. “Most American families are still struggling in this economy, yet here’s Meghan playing Marie Antoinette in a rented mansion with her ladybug cupcakes and long hair hanging over these ostensible edibles,” she wrote.
The critique comes as Markle reportedly paused the production of her show in light of the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires. However, Callahan remains skeptical of Meghan’s motives, suggesting the decision may not have been entirely her own.
“As for who made the call to postpone this turkey? Forgive me if I’m doubtful that Meghan did so unilaterally,” Callahan said. “More likely to my mind is that Netflix, knowing how damaging the optics would be, pressed pause on this flop-in-waiting.”
Callahan didn’t hold back in questioning Markle’s sincerity, saying, “I for one am not buying the premise that Meghan much cares about anyone other than herself. And the only thing likely to be cooked in that kitchen is Meghan’s reputation, scorched beyond repair.”
This criticism adds to the growing scrutiny Markle has faced over her public image and career moves. While her decision to pause the show was positioned as a gesture of solidarity with those affected by the wildfires, critics like Callahan argue it may be more about optics than genuine concern.
Markle’s show, which was reportedly designed to focus on family, food, and connection, has yet to debut on Netflix. Whether this backlash affects its release remains to be seen, but the controversy underscores the challenges Markle faces in managing her public persona.