Pamela Anderson Responds to Meghan Markle Plagiarism Claim
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Pamela Anderson has shot down allegations Meghan Markle plagiarized her cooking show during an interview on live TV.
The Duchess of Sussex debuted With Love, Meghan on Netflix in March, but some online critics suggested the idea was a copy of Anderson's show, Pamela's Cooking With Love. Andy Cohen asked the Naked Gun actor whether she agreed during her appearance on his show Watch What Happens Live.
Meghan Markle smiles during a photo posted on Instagram to mark her birthday by her lifestyle brand As Ever on August 4, 2025.
Meghan Markle smiles during a photo posted on Instagram to mark her birthday by her lifestyle brand As Ever on August 4, 2025.
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Why It Matters
Meghan's Netflix show has faced a barrage of criticism from reviewers across the U.S. media as well as the many social media users who routinely mock the duchess.
And Meghan's five-year deal with the streaming giant ends in September, raising questions about whether it will be renewed.
In that context, Meghan might well find it something of a relief to hear someone come to her defense.
What To Know
Cohen, previously a guest on Meghan's first podcast Archetypes, asked Anderson: "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? There were articles saying that these two shows were very similar."
Anderson replied: "One. I didn't." Cohen said: "One? On a scale from one to 10, you did not see any similarities?"
Pamela about being compared to "With love,Meghan" pic.twitter.com/DA8ARbxPwE — That 1 (@ihtiandrs12) August 4, 2025
"No," Anderson replied. "I didn't really look, but I mean I didn't invent cooking shows. She's just doing her thing."
A clip of the exchange was viewed more than 92,000 times after being on X with the message: "Pamela about being compared to 'With love, Meghan.'"
What People Are Saying
One post on social media read: "Meghan Markle copied Pamela Andersons gestures right down to hand-movements in her Netflix show."
Another account wrote: "Meghan Markle's With Love, Meghan vs. Pamela Anderson's Pamela's Cooking With Love? The difference couldn't be clearer. One is a genuine celebration of food, family, and authenticity, while the other is a shallow, copy cat attempt to sell a polished image."
Meghan Markle's "With Love, Meghan" vs. Pamela Anderson's "Pamela's Cooking With Love"? The difference couldn't be clearer. One is a genuine celebration of food, family, and authenticity, while the other is a shallow, copy cat attempt to sell a polished image.
Pamela's show... pic.twitter.com/L1QlOODdU5 — Meghan Markle Parody (@queenofmemes80) February 24, 2025
"Pamela's show exudes warmth. She highlights chefs and their craft, focusing on family, making it relatable to anyone who values good company and fresh home-cooked meals. It's down-to-earth, inviting, and real."
Others defended the duchess, with one writing: "The British Media fetish of creating imaginary enemies and scenario about Meghan Sussex and EVERY Famous Person, that walks this earth needs to be studied. So happy Pamela Anderson & Gwyneth Paltrow didn't entertain the #TBM and the never ending fantasies they continue to create."
Another said: "She also said she didn't invent cooking shows, & Meghan is doing her thing. Absolutely. Meghan is doing her own thing. She's living life on her terms. Good on Pamela for refusing to join in the hate campaign against Meghan. It's nice to see there's still decent & honest people about."
What Happens Next
Meghan has until September to renegotiate the Netflix TV deal she signed with Prince Harry in September 2020.
Netflix is also an equity partner in her lifestyle business As Ever, which launches its latest wine, a 2024 rosé, on Tuesday.
Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page.
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