Meghan Markle’S ‘With Love, Meghan’ Flops In Socal - Why She Can’T Match Gwyneth’S Hollywood Magic

Meghan’s Montecito Misstep: A Lifestyle Flop

Yo, LA fam, let’s talk about Meghan Markle’s latest swing at becoming the next big lifestyle guru with her Netflix series, ‘With Love, Meghan.’ After ditching the royal drama across the pond and setting up shop in sunny Montecito, the Duchess of Sussex is trying to channel some serious Hollywood tastemaker vibes. But, real talk, she’s missing the mark by a mile.

Season 2 just dropped, and instead of serving up that SoCal summer energy we crave, it’s getting slammed as ‘boring,’ ‘tone-deaf,’ and straight-up ‘self-indulgent.’ Meghan’s got the perfect setup - hosting A-listers in a dreamy farmhouse kitchen - but word on the street is, it ain’t even hers. She rented a multi-million-dollar estate on five lush acres nearby. So much for keeping it real, right?

This ain’t the Hollywood red carpet comeback she was hoping for. Instead of building a brand that resonates with us West Coast trendsetters, Meghan’s coming off as disconnected from the very audience she’s trying to win over. Can she turn this around, or is this just another chapter of Malibu-style drama?

Star Power Can’t Save the Show

Meghan’s pulling out all the stops with a guest list that reads like a Hollywood who’s who. We’re talking chefs like David Chang, José Andrés, and Samin Nosrat, pastry queen Christina Tosi, spiritual vibe-master Jay Shetty, fashion icon Tan France, and even model Chrissy Teigen, who goes way back with Meghan from their ‘Deal or No Deal’ days. It’s a lineup that should have us glued to our screens.

But here’s the tea - instead of letting these stars shine, Meghan’s playing the know-it-all, hogging the spotlight with a frother in hand and a smile that screams ‘I’ve got this.’ Recipes zip by faster than a Tesla on the 405, too complex for us mere mortals to whip up at home. Yet, thanks to some slick editing, Meghan nails everything - sourdough, coconut macaroons, even DIY flower-pressed jewelry. (Pro tip: Netflix has the nine-step tutorial if you’ve got 24 hours and a UV light handy.)

“I wanted to share my love for creating and connecting with people through food and crafts, but it feels like no one gets the real me,” Meghan reportedly confided to a close friend about the backlash.

Caught in a Credibility Crisis

Here’s the kicker, though - even if Meghan showed us her messy side, like burning the bread or botching a craft, it wouldn’t save her. After years of palace tell-alls and burned bridges, her ‘authenticity’ is under a microscope. Any slip-up would just look like another scripted move to seem relatable, and LA doesn’t play that game.

She’s trapped herself in a corner where every step feels fake to viewers. Whether she’s perfect or flawed, the critics are ready to pounce. It’s like she’s stranded on her own private island off the Pacific Coast Highway - no way back to shore.

The sad truth? Meghan’s desperate to rewrite her narrative, but she’s alienated most of her audience in the process. Unlike the royal family, Hollywood doesn’t forgive easily, and she’s running out of second chances in this town.

Chasing Goop Without the Glam

Missing the Fun Factor

‘With Love, Meghan’ is basically a long Instagram reel of garden vibes and borrowed farmhouse chic, but it’s missing any real emotional pull. Compare that to Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘The Goop Lab,’ which hooked us with its over-the-top, wink-at-the-camera absurdity. Gwyneth knows she’s selling a wild fantasy, and we’re here for the ride.

Meghan, though? She’s too busy proving she can do it all flawlessly - with a hidden crew of helpers, of course - while pushing her lifestyle brand, As Ever. Problem is, it’s too small-batch and random to compete with the Martha Stewarts of the world. Where’s the West Coast flair, the risky creative swings?

Playing It Too Safe

By keeping it so polished and safe, Meghan’s made her show unwatchable for even the most forgiving binge-watchers. She’s chasing Gwyneth’s Goop empire without clocking the secret sauce - that sly, self-aware charm that makes the ridiculous feel fun. In LA, you’ve gotta take risks to stand out, not just pose in a rented kitchen.

Word is, she’s already got ‘With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration’ lined up for December on Netflix. But if she doesn’t switch up her game, it might just be another flop. Maybe it’s time for the Duchess to take a breather from the spotlight - but knowing her hunger for the Hollywood glow, don’t bet on it. Brace yourselves, Cali crew, for more Montecito missteps.