Joanna Gaines Roasts Meghan Markle’s Pathetic Attempt to IMITATE Magnolia Table for Netflix ShowHer latest Netflix project, With Love, Meghan, comes across as a polished reinterpretation of a formula perfected by none other than Joanna Gaines, the reigning queen of cozy cooking content with Magnolia Table.Read More 👇

Joanna Gaines Roasts Meghan Markle’s Pathetic Attempt to IMITATE Magnolia Table for Netflix ShowHer latest Netflix project, With Love, Meghan, comes across as a polished reinterpretation of a formula perfected by none other than Joanna Gaines, the reigning queen of cozy cooking content with Magnolia Table. From the moment the trailer rolls, it’s hard to shake the feeling that we’ve seen this show before—only with Gaines at the helm. Meghan’s approach to culinary storytelling leans heavily on serene aesthetics and dreamy vibes, but innovation seems to have taken a backseat.

Sure, there are some differences. Joanna films her show in a charming 1800s stone farmhouse in Texas, brimming with rustic allure, while Meghan’s kitchen is nestled inside an $8 million Montecito estate. But beyond the change in setting, the cozy, chic ambiance of both shows feels remarkably similar. Meghan’s scenes of plucking herbs from a perfectly manicured garden will no doubt draw comparisons to Joanna’s well-established tradition of showcasing fresh garden-to-table moments. It’s hard not to imagine Meghan’s creative team murmuring, “This will be a hit—have her walk barefoot in the garden!” But Joanna’s garden moments are legendary; by now, Meghan’s attempt only invites an eye roll.

Then there’s Meghan’s tagline: “We’re not in the pursuit of perfection, we’re in the pursuit of joy.” Sound familiar? It should. Joanna Gaines has long championed a similar sentiment, famously noting, “Cooking can be about obsessing over the end result or embracing the joy of the process.” The overlap is hard to ignore, making it feel like Meghan borrowed a page straight from Joanna’s playbook and simply added her own signature. The difference? Joanna’s joy seems authentic, rooted in her love for food and family, while Meghan’s version feels more like a bid to bask in borrowed brilliance.

If you were hoping Meghan’s show would bring something fresh to the table, the promo photos might disappoint. They feature her in a crinkled $950 maxi dress, assembling a bouquet with a perfectly calculated, barefoot, down-to-earth vibe. It’s the kind of high-cost casualness that whispers, “I’m just like you—if you ignore the designer wardrobe and multimillion-dollar surroundings.” The dress dragging along the floor? A repeat offense. And don’t miss the table setup: a honey spoon sans honey, mismatched jars of jam, and a pie hovering in the background while she cuts flowers. Picturesque? Sure. Practical? Not so much.

But perhaps the biggest disconnect is in tone. Meghan’s dreamy aesthetic of wonder-filled moments feels out of touch when many viewers are worried about affording their next grocery run. It’s like she’s crafting a fantasy while the rest of us are navigating reality. Yet, as the saying goes, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So maybe Joanna Gaines should take it all in stride—after all, they do say success breeds imitators. And in this case, Meghan’s latest venture may be le