Megyn Kelly has never been shy about voicing her opinions, and this time she has aimed her fire squarely at Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix project. What was supposed to be a polished, heartwarming cooking series showcasing Meghan’s charm has instead been branded by critics as clumsy, awkward, and downright unconvincing. Kelly, known for her sharp tongue, wasted no time in dismantling what she called Meghan’s “chef acting,” accusing the Duchess of trying too hard to play a role rather than connect naturally with viewers.
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The premise of the show sounded simple enough—Meghan hosting a culinary series where food brings people together. But instead of authenticity, audiences were met with stiff delivery, awkward pauses, and what many described as an over-rehearsed performance. Kelly mocked Meghan’s attempt at presenting herself as a relatable home cook, claiming the Duchess “looked like she’d just memorized lines in front of a mirror” rather than actually enjoying the process of cooking.
This brutal assessment adds to the growing storm surrounding Meghan’s Netflix partnership, a deal once hailed as groundbreaking but now increasingly questioned. Ratings have been disappointing, social media is flooded with unflattering clips, and even loyal supporters are finding it difficult to defend the project. For a couple who have relied so heavily on their media ventures to maintain relevance and income, this latest stumble is a serious blow.
Kelly’s critique goes beyond the kitchen. She argued that Meghan’s entire public persona seems carefully staged, built on rehearsed gestures and scripted authenticity. “People don’t buy it anymore,” she warned, highlighting how viewers can sense when someone is forcing relatability instead of letting it flow naturally. In a world where audiences crave realness, Meghan’s perfectly polished yet emotionally hollow performance struck the wrong note.
What makes this backlash sting even more is the timing. With Netflix under pressure to deliver hits, Meghan’s failure to captivate could put her future projects at risk. Industry insiders have already begun speculating whether the streaming giant will continue investing in a figure who consistently generates headlines but struggles to deliver actual viewership.
For Meghan, the fallout is more than professional—it’s personal. Her critics, like Kelly, argue that the Duchess has long tried to reinvent herself as everything from activist to podcaster to Hollywood creative, but none of these roles seem to stick. Each attempt has been met with enthusiasm at first, only to unravel when audiences realize there’s more style than substance.
If there is one takeaway from this fiasco, it is that Meghan’s fight to control her image has never been more uphill. While she can dismiss critics as biased or unfair, the reality is that the numbers, reviews, and now even high-profile commentators like Megyn Kelly are all pointing in the same direction: this “chef acting” experiment is a disaster. And in the cutthroat world of streaming, disasters come with a very high price.