Meghan Markle Snubbed by Mindy Kaling, Who Moves On to Bigger Projects
Just when it seemed like things might settle down, Meghan Markle finds herself back in the spotlight—and not in a good way. This time, her former ally Mindy Kaling has seemingly moved on, leaving Meghan out of her latest Netflix venture.
Mindy, who previously appeared in Meghan's upcoming Netflix cooking show *With Love, Meghan*, is now fully focused on her next project, a comedy film starring Kate Hudson. While promoting her film at the Golden Globes, Mindy was asked about the backlash surrounding Meghan's Netflix series. Her response? A casual shrug and, “I just feel like people get mad about stuff that feels unnecessary and a waste of time.” Translation: Don’t rope me into this mess.
The premise of Meghan’s Netflix cooking show? Showcasing her *domestic goddess* side, pretending to cook in a lavish, luxury kitchen that—surprise!—isn’t even hers. Mindy played along, praising Meghan’s “thoughtful, creative ideas” and even hyping her supposed “legitimate gardens.” Because, of course, having a garden instantly makes you a culinary expert—who knew?
But with Southern California literally on fire and countless families losing their homes, Meghan’s show about baking donuts in a mansion feels staggeringly out of touch. It’s the PR equivalent of hosting a yacht party during a hurricane. Naturally, Mindy may now be regretting her involvement. The timing couldn’t be worse.
So, what’s Mindy to do? Quietly distance herself, hope Netflix delays the show’s release, and pray Hollywood’s PR machine helps her escape unscathed. Meanwhile, Meghan likely doesn’t care much—controversy seems to be her favorite brand of vitamin supplement.
Adding to the sting, Mindy’s next Netflix project is already making waves—without Meghan. The comedy film *Running Point*, set to premiere in February, boasts an impressive cast, including Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, and Jay Ellis. No Meghan. No gardens. And definitely no donut shenanigans.
It’s clear where Mindy’s priorities lie—and they’re far from Montecito. The irony is hard to ignore: Mindy has been a loyal ally to Meghan for years. She appeared on Meghan’s *Archetypes* podcast in 2022, filmed the cooking show while postpartum, and even joined forces with Harry’s BetterUp campaign. Yet somehow, Meghan didn’t make the cut for Mindy’s new film.
Fans are having a field day with the drama. Some are accusing Mindy of getting “Markled”—a term coined for anyone who partners with Meghan only to end up ghosted or dragged into controversy. Others are side-eyeing Mindy’s over-the-top praise for Meghan, especially her bizarre defense of the “legitimate gardens.”
One fan joked, “And she has gardens. She *legitimately* has gardens—this sent me into orbit!” Another quipped, “Does Mindy even know where Meghan actually lives? Some friend!” The whole situation reeks of Hollywood’s signature brand of fake friendships.
Hollywood is all about appearances, and Mindy seems to be playing her cards right. She participated in Meghan’s show when it suited her but is now distancing herself with lightning speed, focusing on projects with actual star power. And can you blame her? Meghan’s track record with friends and alliances is about as stable as a house of cards in a wind tunnel.
So, how’s Meghan handling the snub? Probably not well. Losing the spotlight to someone like Kate Hudson has to sting, especially when Mindy—a longtime supporter—seems to be moving on without a second thought.
If there’s one thing to learn from this latest drama, it’s that Hollywood alliances are as fleeting as Meghan’s public goodwill. One moment, you’re “thoughtful and creative,” and the next, you’re out of the inner circle. Poor Mindy might have thought she could ride the Markle wave to success, but instead, she got caught in the undertow.
The question now is: how will Meghan bounce back? With her usual reinvention strategy or yet another controversial PR move? Stay tuned—there’s always more to come.
