Gwyneth Paltrow has finally addressed the ongoing claims that Meghan Markle has been copying her brand, and as expected, her response was nothing dramatic. If you were hoping for a fiery takedown, a bold callout, or even a hint of sarcasm, you’d be sorely disappointed. Instead, Paltrow took the diplomatic route—something any savvy businessperson would do.
As much as it would be entertaining to hear Gwyneth say, "Yeah, Meghan is completely unoriginal and keeps ripping off my brand," that was never going to happen. That’s just not how business works. Paltrow, ever the professional, played it safe with her words. But if you read between the lines, there’s a subtle shade woven into her comments.
When asked about Meghan and Harry, Gwyneth responded, "I don’t know Meghan and Harry." Now, this likely means she doesn’t know them personally, rather than not knowing of them. She continued, "I’ve met Meghan, who seems really lovely."
That’s where opinions might differ. While Paltrow is keeping things polite, many believe that behind closed doors, Meghan isn’t exactly the charming personality she presents to the world. But Gwyneth is simply being courteous—there’s no reason for her to start unnecessary drama. "She seems really lovely, but I don’t know her at all," she added. Trust us, Gwyneth—we all know her by now.
Then came the line that hinted at more than it let on. "I was raised to see other women as friends, not foes. I think there’s always more than enough to go around. Everybody deserves an attempt at everything they want to try."
Now, that last part? That’s where the subtle dig comes in. "Everybody deserves an attempt at everything they want to try." It almost sounds like a nod to Meghan’s constant jumping from one failed project to the next. First, there was the Netflix deal, then the Spotify podcast, and now the partnership with Lemonada Media. If history is any indication, this too will likely fizzle out, and Meghan will inevitably move on to something else. It’s a cycle we’ve seen time and time again.
While it would have been highly entertaining to see Gwyneth completely call Meghan out, she kept it classy. But make no mistake—there was an underlying message in her response: Meghan is trying, but trying doesn’t always mean succeeding.
