In early August 2025, Pamela Anderson responded to claims suggesting Meghan Markle’s Netflix cooking show With Love, Meghan copied her own series Pamela’s Cooking With Love.
Roots of the Rumor: Similar Premises, Close Release Dates
Pamela’s Prime Video series launched on February 24, 2025, showcasing plant-based cooking at her Vancouver Island garden kitchen. Meghan’s eight-episode With Love, Meghan followed just days later on March 4, filmed in her California home with celebrity guests like Mindy Kaling and Roy Choi. The proximity in timing and overlap in themes—gardens, kitchens, celebrity cooking—sparked widespread speculation online. Viewers on social media accused Meghan of mimicking the format, with comments such as, “The entire concept is strikingly similar,” and, “Markle’s show is a straight copy of Pamela Anderson’s cooking and entertaining show.”
Anderson’s Measured Rebuttal
Despite the chatter, Anderson dismissed any feud. On Cohen’s show, she said: “One. I didn’t.” When pressed if she saw similarities between the programs, she replied: “No, I didn’t really look, but I didn’t invent cooking shows.” Her calm tone and logical approach underscored that she saw no cause for conflict.
Praise for Pamela’s Response
Fans and media across platforms praised Anderson’s handling of the situation. Many applauded her refusal to engage in rivalry or drama, expressing support for her gracious stance. Comments ranged from admiration for her restraint to relief that she avoided pitting women against each other in the media spotlight.
Perspective from Pamela’s Team
Jesse Fawcett, co-creator and executive producer of Pamela’s Cooking With Love, weighed in on the discussion. He said that seeing Markle’s series echo elements of their show was actually flattering. According to Fawcett, that resonance reflected positively on their original work and its impact on audiences.
Critical and Audience Reception Compared
Anderson’s show received strong early reviews and positive ratings—reportedly scoring 8.6–9.8/10 on IMDb, reflecting audience enjoyment of her warm, down-to-earth, plant-based format. Meanwhile, Markle’s series earned less critical favor, with scores around 3.1–3.2/10 and reportedly failed to make Netflix’s Top 300 for the first half of 2025. Notably, Meghan’s show was reportedly renewed for a second season, even amid uncertainty over the continuation of her $100 million Netflix partnership with Prince Harry.
Why the Similarities Aren’t Unusual
As Anderson herself emphasized, cooking and lifestyle shows often follow familiar formats—home-based kitchen settings, garden produce, celebrity guests, and cozy presentation. These elements are part of a genre, not necessarily indicative of copying. As one fan observed, “They are cooking shows … what do you want?”
Takeaway
Pamela Anderson firmly denied that Meghan Markle’s cooking show was a copy of hers, rating the similarity only a “1” out of 10.
Public reaction praised Anderson’s gracious and measured response, highlighting her refusal to feed into unnecessary conflict. Producers and critics framed online comparisons as flattering, rather than accusatory. Both shows draw from a well-used genre, with space for overlap without implying plagiarism.
Despite the controversy, both series coexist—and viewers can enjoy them on their own merits: Pamela’s with high acclaim and Meghan’s with mixed reviews and modest popularity.
Ultimately, Pamela Anderson’s response showcased that while public perception and comparisons are inevitable, respectful acknowledgment and context help defuse tension. She avoided controversy and reaffirmed that good ideas can echo across shows without rivalry.
