Meghan Markle’s Cooking Show Trailer Debuts—But Where Are Her A-List Friends?
The trailer for Meghan Markle’s highly anticipated cooking show has finally dropped, and while it promises plenty of kitchen moments, there’s one glaring omission: the A-list friends we were all expecting to see.
Where are Oprah, Serena Williams, or even Tyler Perry—the stars Meghan famously name-drops as part of her inner circle? Instead, the trailer features familiar faces like Mindy Kaling. Sure, Mindy is charming, but let’s face it—she’s not exactly Hollywood’s elite. And Ellen DeGeneres? Nowhere to be found, likely because her reputation in the UK is a little shaky these days.
If Meghan really has the powerful celebrity connections she’s hinted at, wouldn’t they be jumping at the chance to support her on this big debut? The absence of heavy hitters raises some questions. Are her A-list friends too busy, or is Meghan unwilling to open her wallet for appearances? Let’s be honest—imagine Oprah, Serena, or Tyler Perry cooking on camera without a paycheck. True friends might do it for free, but their absence here says a lot.
Instead, we’re left with a lineup of acquaintances—people who seem more like occasional photo-op buddies than true blue besties. Abigail Spencer? Mindy Kaling? Not exactly topping the A-list roster. And where are the Clooneys? The Obamas? Meghan’s former *Suits* co-star Patrick J. Adams? Nowhere to be found. It’s as if the real stars are politely steering clear of this staged kitchen scene.
The trailer’s awkwardness is heightened by who *does* show up. Meghan’s makeup artist, Daniel Martin, makes an appearance. Apparently, he’s one of her closest confidants. Also featured is her sister-in-law, Delfina Blaquier, the wife of Harry’s polo buddy. But let’s be honest—this is hardly the star-studded crowd the public was expecting.
And then there’s the elephant in the room: Meghan’s family. Her own family? Absent. Harry’s family? Double absent. Even her kids don’t make a cameo. If this show is meant to be a “family affair,” it’s a hard sell when no one from her family is actually involved.
The entire production feels like a desperate grasp for relevance in Hollywood, where trends—and perhaps Hollywood insiders—seem to be steering clear of Meghan’s projects. Without genuine star power or compelling content, the show comes across as another cringeworthy attempt to stay in the spotlight.
At the end of the day, if you can’t even get Oprah to join you for a cup of tea and a slice of cake, maybe it’s time to reassess the strength of your so-called A-list connections.
