Top celebrity chef Cory Vitiello just unleashed a fiery tirade on social media, accusing Meghan Markle's new Netflix show *Pearl* of copyright infringement. If you’re not already familiar, *Pearl* is billed as a lifestyle and cooking program where Meghan aims to bring people together through the power of food. However, Vitiello, who owns the wildly successful *Cook Culture* brand, claims Meghan's production company stole several of his original recipes verbatim for the show's episodes—without permission or credit.
In a passionate Instagram Live session, Cory expressed shock and outrage after discovering dishes on *Pearl* that closely resembled his own signature recipes, which he has shared on Instagram Reels and in *Cook Culture* cookbooks. He demonstrated side-by-side video overlays showing how photos from Meghan's show lined up perfectly with his own postings, some of which were created years ago. Specifically, Cory named Meghan’s team for allegedly copying his recipes for Spiced Chickpea Fritters, Turmeric Coconut Rice, and Baked Salmon with Vegetables—dishes that took him years to develop and perfect.
According to Cory, it’s not just about the theft itself, but the false narrative being promoted—that these recipes originated with Meghan and her team, when he has documented proof otherwise. He sees this as a serious violation of intellectual property rights and a direct disrespect to his craft. Cory made it clear during his Instagram Live that he’s hired lawyers from a major law firm and they are already preparing a substantial lawsuit against Archewell Productions (Meghan’s company) and Netflix unless they issue a public apology and make amends within seven days.
Industry friends and fans flooded the comments section, showing unanimous support. Big names like Gordon Ramsay and Guy Fieri chimed in, encouraging Cory to seek justice. Fellow chefs praised Cory for taking a stand against what they see as blatant plagiarism in the culinary world.
Celebrity chef Cory Vitiello is furious with Meghan Markle after discovering that several of his signature recipes were allegedly plagiarized for her new Netflix show without any acknowledgment. Taking to Instagram Live, Cory detailed how recipes like his Spiced Chickpea Fritters and Turmeric Coconut Rice were replicated nearly word-for-word from his *Cook Culture* portfolio, even down to the styling and plating. He vowed to take legal action unless Meghan and Netflix issue a public apology and reparations for the intellectual property theft within a week.
So far, Meghan and her team have remained silent on the allegations, but this developing scandal could have serious implications. If the accusations hold up in court, it could severely damage Meghan’s credibility and her relationships within the culinary community. The fallout from something as unethical as recipe theft could be significant, and it’s clear this battle is far from over.
