In a move that blended roasted vegetables with reputational roasting, Meghan Markle’s new Netflix venture, With Love, Meghan has stirred up quite the kitchen storm. Billed as a wholesome lifestyle-meets-cooking series, it has instead become a buffet for critics. From mainstream American reviewers to the Duchess's ever-faithful online hecklers, the consensus seems to be that the show is overcooked and underoriginal. What truly turned up the heat, however, were claims that it looked suspiciously like Pamela Anderson’s own homegrown production.

At long last, Pamela Anderson herself has stepped out of the pantry and into the spotlight to address the plagiarism whispers.

Pamela Anderson has officially dismissed any plagiarism concerns regarding Meghan Markle’s Netflix cooking show With Love, Meghan. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the host directly asked Anderson to rate how much of a "rip-off" she felt the Duchess’s show was, on a scale from one to ten. Anderson quickly replied, “One. I didn’t.” Cohen pressed again, surprised: “One? You did not see any similarities?” Anderson remained composed and unwavering.

The exchange effectively ended weeks of speculation, even speculation that Pamela Anderson’s own show co-creator could not silence, suggesting that With Love, Meghan closely mirrored Pamela’s Cooking With Love. Social media users and commentators had stirred buzz about the overlapping aesthetics and themes, claiming the Duchess borrowed more than just the mood board. However, Anderson’s brief but direct dismissal of the claims may prove to be the final word, served without seasoning, but with undeniable clarity.

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Pamela Anderson has not only put the plagiarism rumors to rest for Meghan Markle, but may have helped her in far more meaningful ways, whether the actress realizes it or not.

Pamela Anderson may not wear wings, but she has certainly done some heavenly work for Meghan Markle. By swatting away plagiarism rumors with a single word, Anderson defused a narrative that could have complicated Markle’s already delicate standing with Netflix. It is the kind of quiet PR favor that no publicist can invoice for but every duchess quietly appreciates, especially when the clock is ticking on a multimillion-dollar streaming renewal.

Meghan Markle has until September to renegotiate the Netflix deal she signed with Prince Harry in 2020, and timing is now everything. The platform is also an equity partner in her lifestyle brand As Ever, which is preparing to launch a 2024 rosé. With critics circling and subscribers watching, the last thing Markle needed was scandal. Pamela Anderson’s well-timed response may not seal the deal, but it certainly cleared the table for the next course.

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