Meghan FUMING As Tom Cruise PUBLICLY DESTROYS Her Season Two of With Love, Meghan
Hollywood and royal circles alike are reeling after a surprising twist involving Meghan Markle and A-list actor Tom Cruise. According to multiple sources, Meghan is reportedly “fuming” after Tom Cruise publicly criticized Season Two of her lifestyle series With Love, Meghan, calling it “shallow” and “out of touch.”
The unexpected jab came during a red-carpet press event for Cruise’s latest film. When asked by a reporter whether he’d be open to collaborating with Meghan Markle on a future project—given her growing presence in Hollywood—Cruise raised eyebrows with his blunt response.
“I saw part of that second season,” Cruise said. “It looks nice, but it feels… I don’t know, hollow. Hollywood has enough image. We need more substance.”
While Cruise didn’t mention the show’s name directly, insiders confirm he was referring to With Love, Meghan—a Netflix-backed lifestyle series created by Meghan Markle, focusing on wellness, intentional living, motherhood, and personal growth.
The second season, which premiered just weeks ago, was expected to be a redemption arc for Meghan’s media ventures after mixed reviews of past projects. The series features high-end production, interviews with celebrity friends, and scenic shots of Montecito living—but has been criticized for lacking depth and authenticity.
Cruise’s comments quickly went viral, igniting social media debates and sparking renewed scrutiny around Meghan’s content. Some fans jumped to her defense, calling Cruise’s remarks “arrogant” and “unnecessary,” while others praised his candor.
“Finally, someone said it,” one Twitter user wrote. “She’s selling an image, not a message.”
Sources close to Meghan say she was “shocked and deeply offended” by the remarks. “She respects Tom Cruise as a Hollywood icon,” one insider claimed, “but she feels the attack was unfair, especially coming from someone who knows how difficult it is to create original content in today’s media landscape.”
Behind the scenes, reports suggest tensions are now high between Meghan’s team and several Hollywood figures. Cruise’s comments may have emboldened others to distance themselves from the Sussex brand, which some insiders claim is “losing its sparkle” among A-listers.
Adding fuel to the fire, viewership numbers for With Love, Meghan reportedly dipped after its premiere week. Netflix has not confirmed renewal plans for a third season, and executives are said to be re-evaluating their strategy for future collaborations with the Duchess.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has remained silent on the controversy, though sources say he’s been “supportive but concerned” about the increasing backlash surrounding Meghan’s media efforts.
“This was supposed to be her big moment,” said one Hollywood PR expert. “Instead, it’s turned into a wake-up call. You can’t just sell the image of a perfect life—people want real stories, real vulnerability.”
Whether Meghan responds publicly or not, one thing is clear: the path to Hollywood success is proving more treacherous than anticipated. And with critics as powerful as Tom Cruise taking shots, Meghan may need more than mindfulness mantras to weather this storm.