So, Meghan Markle is back in the spotlight again—but this time, it’s not because of her royal escapades or *Suits* reruns. Oh no, she’s decided to take on a whole new realm: cooking shows. Or, should we say, cooking show rip-offs? Because it’s becoming increasingly clear that Meghan’s latest Netflix trailer looks more like a “how-to” guide for copying the greats, and that includes none other than the queen of wellness herself, Gwyneth Paltrow.
You know it’s bad when fans start calling out your blatant imitations before the first episode even airs. And sure enough, eagle-eyed viewers have spotted some eerily familiar vibes in Meghan’s cooking show trailer. Let’s just say that Gwyneth Paltrow is *not* thrilled. In fact, she might have rolled her eyes so hard that we felt it from here.
Remember that iconic Vogue video where Gwyneth casually strolls through her lush garden, talks about her life, and arranges flowers like she’s on some sort of spiritual journey? Well, Meghan’s trailer seems to follow the exact same formula. But honestly, it’s hard to argue—Gwyneth just did it *better.* Like, way better. Meghan might be aiming for that chic influencer-next-door vibe, but what she’s really giving off is more of a “cheap knockoff” energy.
This isn’t even the first time Meghan’s dipped her toes into the Gwyneth-inspired lifestyle pool. Last March, she launched her own lifestyle brand, *American Riviera Orchard*—because, you know, who wouldn’t want to buy $75 candles from a duchess who doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being the best cook? The ad for it could have been straight out of a Goop catalog: a woman’s hands arranging roses, followed by Meghan totally *not* pretending to cook in her “authentic” kitchen. Fans quickly flocked to Reddit, pointing out that the whole “rustic chic” concept felt eerily familiar to Gwyneth’s Goop videos, particularly the one where she roasts a chicken like a culinary goddess. The similarities were so obvious that even the lemons in the background gave off a serious Goop déjà vu.
Naturally, fans went wild. One Reddit user commented, “She’s totally copying one of Gwyneth’s early Goop videos, the roasted chicken one,” while another chimed in with the perfectly timed, “OMG, lemons and all!” Honestly, at this point, it feels like Meghan’s entire cooking show is one big, overly expensive homage to Gwyneth’s empire.
Remember when Meghan made that sly comment at a 2016 influencer conference about how she’d never sell overpriced candles? You’d think that would be water under the bridge by now, but fans can’t help but wonder if Gwyneth is still harboring a little resentment. One Redditor pointed out, “Gwyneth probably remembers that moment and is rolling her eyes right now.” And honestly, can you blame her?
Meghan may be trying to climb the Goop ladder, but it’s pretty clear that Gwyneth is still the undisputed queen of wellness—and high-end chicken roasting. And it’s not like Meghan’s going to get sued for plagiarism over her cooking show. Netflix *loves* the drama, and this whole Gwyneth Paltrow rip-off situation is probably exactly the kind of buzz they’re hoping for. Who cares if it’s negative, right? Meghan’s the queen of generating attention—even if it’s mostly because people can’t help but cringe at her antics.
But seriously—imagine being Gwyneth Paltrow, having spent years building a brand all about class, exclusivity, and definitely not pretending to be royal. Can you picture her reaction when Meghan dropped that trailer? I’m imagining the eye roll of the century, folks. The century.
