It feels like everyone’s talking about Meghan Markle’s new cooking show, With Love, Meghan. After her much-anticipated return to Instagram earlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex is back stirring things up (literally and figuratively). Meanwhile, Pamela Anderson’s Pamela’s Cooking With Love has been quietly simmering under the radar. But for those who’ve been paying closer attention — especially after Anderson’s stunning, makeup-free appearance at the 2025 SAG Awards — the similarities between the two celebrity cooking shows are impossible to miss.
Jesse Fawcett, co-creator of Anderson’s series, chimed in, telling the Daily Mail, “We take pride in planting the first seeds – creating original, distinctive programming that audiences love – and it’s a compliment to see our work with Ms. Anderson resonate so strongly.” Subtle shade? Maybe.
Anderson’s series, which debuted last October and has an accompanying cookbook, leans into her Pacific Northwest roots, featuring cozy, rustic scenes from her farm on Vancouver Island. It’s a vibe that screams comfort and authenticity, sprinkled with top-tier chefs sharing their expertise. Anderson herself called the project a “dream come true,” and it’s one of her first major creative pursuits since re-embracing her natural beauty and expanding her range in films like The Last Showgirl.
Then Markle entered the celebrity cooking show scene in February, dropping a trailer that had social media in a frenzy. Fans quickly played detective, dissecting scenes of Markle whipping up dishes and sharing reflective thoughts, which felt oddly similar to Anderson’s aesthetic. Even Markle’s statement, “I’ve always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it,” hit a particularly familiar note, echoing Pamela’s goal of bringing simple joys “to another level.”
Royal watcher Neil Sean didn’t hold back, calling Markle’s show a “frame-for-frame” take on Anderson’s concept. But don’t expect the Baywatch alum to throw shade back. According to Sean, the parallels actually brought fresh attention to her series. “This has elevated Pamela’s show,” Sean remarked, indicating that any buzz is good buzz in the world of entertainment.
Still, Anderson and Markle aren’t the only celebrities with cooking shows — or the only ones sticking to a familiar format. Selena Gomez’s Selena + Chef perfected the at-home vibe with its mix of personal stories and kitchen mishaps. Paris Hilton also gave it a try with Cooking With Paris in 2021, inviting celebrity friends into her home to whip up eye-catching dishes. Add Anderson’s rustic charm and Markle’s quiet luxury vibes to the mix, and it’s easy to wonder – did Markle really copy Anderson? Or are these celebrity cooking shows blending together so much that they’re all starting to taste the same?
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