If there’s one thing we’ve learned from *With Love, Meghan*, it’s that Meghan Markle has a remarkable ability to make everything revolve around herself. The finale episode, which was supposed to be a heartwarming and intimate brunch with family and friends, instead played out more like a royal rendition of *The Devil Wears Prada*—with culinary legend Alice Waters unknowingly cast as the underappreciated assistant.
Here’s the setup: Meghan, in her most effortless performance of gracious hostess, invites Alice Waters to her home. But not to enjoy a beautifully prepared meal or engage in a meaningful discussion about farm-to-table dining. No, that would be far too straightforward. Instead, Alice is summoned for one sole purpose—to assist Meghan in the arduous task of making a salad. Yes, one of the most influential chefs of our time was brought in to rinse lettuce and feign amazement while Meghan waxed poetic about the marvels of double-sided tape.
But don’t worry, Meghan had a gift for Alice. Because, after all, love is in the details. And nothing says *thank you for traveling to my home to toss some arugula* quite like an expertly wrapped token of appreciation. Then, just as we expect Alice to sit down and enjoy the fruits—or rather, the greens—of her labor, the unthinkable happens. She vanishes. Poof! Gone. Like a sous-chef who just realized she wasn’t getting paid for this gig. Alice Waters, a culinary icon, was not invited to the main event. After fulfilling her sacred duty of ensuring Meghan’s salad aspirations came to life, she was apparently dismissed—like a dinner guest who overstayed their welcome. Because, naturally, why would Meghan want an actual expert in the room when she could be the sole star of her perfectly curated brunch?
To make things even more painfully obvious, Meghan—ever the beacon of self-awareness—proudly announced to her guests that Alice had helped prepare the food. The response? A chorus of blank stares. It was the social equivalent of introducing Beyoncé at a high school talent show and hearing the students murmur, *Wait, who?*
But the pièce de résistance of this entire spectacle? Meghan’s toast. The moment where we all got a front-row seat to *The Meghan Markle Show*. Raising her glass with the poise of a woman who has fully convinced herself she is the main character in everyone’s life, she declares, *I just want to raise a glass to you guys. Thank you for loving me so much.* Ah yes, Meghan, that’s precisely why they’re here. Not for the food. Not for the company. Just to bask in the radiant glow of your unfiltered fabulousness.
Meanwhile, back in a world where people actually enjoy food, Alice Waters is probably somewhere laughing over an organic, sustainably sourced meal—relieved that she dodged an afternoon of exhausting performative hospitality.
And so, the *With Love, Meghan* finale delivered exactly what we expected: a self-indulgent masterclass in missing the point. Starring Meghan Markle. Directed by Meghan Markle. With a special guest appearance by Alice Waters… for approximately 15 minutes before she wisely fled the scene.
Perhaps the real lesson here? When Meghan invites you to a meal, assume your role will be closer to *kitchen staff* than *honored guest*.
