‘s highly anticipated new show, With Love, Meghan, has finally made its debut after being delayed from January. The delightful series features the Duchess of Sussex sharing her lifestyle tips and tricks.
The trailer gave a glimpse of Meghan, 43, cooking for celebrity friends such as Mindy Kaling, Alice Waters, and chef Roy Choi, with other renowned chefs and special guests expected to make appearances. However, some viewers have noticed an unexpected connection between Meghan and pop star and actress Selena Gomez.
Like Meghan, 33 year old Selena also hosts her own lifestyle series on HBO, Selena + Chef, which premiered in 2020. Selena + Chef, now in its fourth season, sees the Wizards of Waverly Place star creating culinary delights at home with the assistance of famous chefs and special guests.
The shows share a similar format, which is not surprising considering Meghan hired Selena + Chef’s producer Leah Hariton for her series. With Love, Meghan consists of eight half-hour episodes and offers a candid look into the Duchess’ life.
This comes after Meghan closed down her popular lifestyle blog, The Tig, upon joining the Royal Family. The new series marks Meghan’s return to her lifestyle roots, inviting global audiences into her home to witness her culinary and gardening skills.
Meghan Markle’s lifestyle series was pushed back due to the California wildfires (Image: NETFLIX)
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Initially set to premiere in January, the release of With Love, Meghan was postponed until spring due to the destructive California wildfires.
Produced by Archewell Productions, the company founded by Meghan and , the series follows in the footsteps of their previous projects, Heart of Invictus and Harry and Meghan.
Meghan Markle hired the producer of Selena Gomez’s HBO lifestyle series (Image: NETFLIX)
Archewell Productions is also working on another series, which focuses on the US Open Polo Championship held in Wellington, Florida.
has hinted at what’s to come, stating: “The series will pull back the curtain on the sport, known primarily for its aesthetic and social scene, capturing the full story of what it takes to compete at its highest level.”
With Love, Meghan will be released on on March 4