Who Came First? Anderson, by a Margin
Anderson’s series was not only released first—it was also announced and filmed earlier. Production began in summer 2023, with the trailer dropping by October 2024. Markle’s show wasn’t publicly revealed until February 2025.
Jesse Fawcett, executive producer of Anderson’s series, commented on the comparisons in The Daily Beast:
“We take pride in planting the first seeds—creating original, distinctive programming… it’s a compliment to see our work with Ms. Anderson resonate so strongly.”
Even Martha Stewart was asked her thoughts. Speaking with Yahoo Lifestyle, she said:
“Meghan, I don’t really know very well, and I hope she knows what she’s talking about… Authenticity, to me, is everything.”
Stewart didn’t address Anderson’s show.
Fans React: “Pamela Is a Class Act”
Online, many sided with Anderson. One commenter wrote: “I was shocked at how much she’d ripped off Pamela’s show… Markle doesn’t have one original idea.” Others praised Anderson’s classy reaction, saying, “Happy people act right. Pamela is happy.”
However, some defended Markle, arguing that similarities are inevitable in food and lifestyle shows, where gardens, kitchens, and guests are common ingredients.
Anderson’s Show Outperforms Markle’s
Despite the controversy—or perhaps because of it—Anderson’s series is thriving. Pamela’s Cooking With Love currently holds an impressive 9.8/10 rating on IMDb, while With Love, Meghan lingers around 2.7–3.2/10.
The Daily Beast reported Markle’s series didn’t crack Netflix’s top 300, despite being quickly renewed for a second season. The new season is set to launch this fall, but People has reported that Markle and Prince Harry’s $100 million Netflix deal will not be renewed past September.
