Pamela Anderson shared her opinion on the comparisons between her cooking show and Meghan Markle’s series during the August 3 episode of Watch What Happens Live. Host Andy Cohen asked Anderson directly to rate how much she felt Markle’s With Love, Meghan resembled her own show, Pamela’s Cooking With Love. Anderson responded casually, indicating she saw very little similarity between the two.
Anderson’s Perspective on the Two Cooking Series
When Cohen asked,
“On a scale from one to 10, how much of a rip off did you feel like With Love, Meghan was of your show, Pamela’s Cooking With Love?”
Anderson appeared puzzled before replying, “One,” signaling minimal connection. She added,
“I didn’t really look. I didn’t invent cooking shows. So, I mean … she’s just doing her thing.”
This response conveyed a respectful and laid-back stance toward the discussion.
Premièred in February on Food Network Canada, now Flavour Network, Anderson’s show features her inviting chefs to her Vancouver Island home to prepare plant-based dishes using fresh produce from her garden. Reflecting on the series, Anderson expressed her happiness on Instagram, calling it “a dream come true” and thanking fans for their support.
Overview of Meghan Markle’s Cooking Series and Lifestyle Expansion
Meghan Markle’s With Love, Meghan debuted in March on Netflix after a delay caused by California wildfires. Similar in concept, Markle’s show features her and celebrity guests exchanging cooking, gardening, and entertaining ideas from a California estate. The program was successful enough to be renewed for a second season, which Markle enthusiastically announced, inviting fans to look forward to the upcoming episodes.
Alongside her cooking show, Markle has expanded into lifestyle products through her brand As Ever, offering items such as jams, honeys, baking mixes, and flower sprinkles. The Duchess of Sussex’s ventures continue to attract attention and reflect her growing influence in lifestyle media.
Support from Industry Peers for Meghan Markle’s Endeavors
Pamela Anderson is not alone in her supportive view of Markle’s projects. Gwyneth Paltrow publicly expressed encouragement for Markle, emphasizing solidarity among women in the public eye. Paltrow stated,
“[When] there’s noise about certain women in the culture, I do have, always, a strong instinct to stand up for them,”
and added,
“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 that they want to try.”
Sandra Lee also defended Markle’s Netflix cooking series, praising the show and its approach, signaling wider acceptance within the cooking and lifestyle community.
The Cultural Significance and Future Prospects of Both Shows
The presence of both Pamela Anderson’s and Meghan Markle’s cooking shows highlights the growing trend of celebrities branching into culinary and lifestyle entertainment. Anderson’s focus on plant-based cooking from her own farm contrasts with Markle’s more celebrity-driven, diverse approach to food and entertaining, reflecting different but complementary styles.
The continued success and renewal of Markle’s show, combined with Anderson’s genuine enthusiasm for her own project, suggest both will have lasting impacts on their audiences. As viewers become more interested in food, gardening, and wellness, these shows contribute positively by promoting creativity and connection.
With the second season of Markle’s show on the horizon and Anderson’s program gaining traction, audiences can expect both stars to deepen their engagement with fans through authentic culinary experiences and lifestyle content.
