Meghan Markle’s ‘With Love, Meghan’ Exposes More Than She Bargained For
Meghan Markle is back with yet another attempt to showcase her effortless charm and relatability—this time through *With Love, Meghan*. However, the illusion barely lasted a few minutes before reality intervened, courtesy of her own longtime makeup artist, Daniel Martin.
The first episode of this ‘authentic’ lifestyle series played out as expected: Meghan flitting around a rented home, delicately snipping flowers, stirring an unidentified concoction, and meticulously labeling items as if she were preparing for a high-stakes bake sale. Everything seemed to be going according to plan—until Daniel unwittingly delivered what became the most honest moment of the entire series.
Amidst the staged warmth and over-the-top display of picture-perfect friendship, he casually remarked, “I feel like this is all fake.” And just like that, the glossy illusion cracked.
According to body language expert Imbal Honigman, Meghan’s every movement throughout the episode seemed more like a performance than a natural display of ease. Her exaggerated smile appeared more stretched than genuinely joyful, her calculated walk was oddly deliberate, and the nervous finger-tapping on the counter suggested a woman hyper-aware that she was on stage rather than at home. Even before Daniel arrived, Meghan appeared distracted, seemingly lost in thought—perhaps strategizing how best to sell this carefully curated narrative.
Then came Daniel’s entrance—or at least, what should have been a warm reunion between old friends. Instead of an enthusiastic greeting, Meghan barely glanced up from her ‘busy work,’ offering a dismissive *“Oh, hello”*—as if he had just interrupted her transformation into the next Martha Stewart.
But the real highlight of the episode? Daniel’s off-the-cuff remark: *“I feel like this is all fake.”*
You and the rest of the world, Daniel. You and the rest of the world.
The best part? Meghan’s immediate micro-expression of panic—the fleeting flicker of realization that her carefully constructed façade had just been punctured. Yet, like a seasoned performer, she quickly regained composure, flashing a well-rehearsed smile and moving on as if her entire persona hadn’t just been questioned on camera.
Honigman also pointed out another telling moment: when Meghan vaguely referenced Daniel’s presence *“before, during, and after,”* her distant gaze and momentary hesitation were hard to ignore. Was it regret? A moment of doubt? Or was she simply calculating whether Daniel was still fully committed to the script? One can only speculate, but the underlying tension was impossible to miss.
By the end of the episode, one theme stood out clearly—Meghan’s friendships seem about as deep as a puddle in the desert. The interactions felt stiff, the emotions rehearsed, and the overall energy screamed ‘networking acquaintance’ rather than genuine bond. And if this is the circle of people she’s surrounding herself with, it speaks volumes about how far her star has fallen.
So, what did *With Love, Meghan* ultimately achieve? Well, it certainly wasn’t the lifestyle inspiration she had hoped for. Instead, it became an unintentional self-exposé—revealing strained friendships, an overly polished and artificial setting, and a glaring lack of real warmth. In the end, the show may have done more to unravel Meghan’s carefully curated image than reinforce it.
