Meghan Markle’s Netflix Present Receives Assist From Sandra Lee

Sandra Lee has defended Meghan Markle‘s Netflix present “With Love, Meghan,” praising its manufacturing amid criticism.

The sequence launched on March 4 as a part of the Sussexes’ $100 million Netflix deal, showcasing the Duchess’s cooking and gardening abilities.

Regardless of blended critiques and decrease viewership than their 2022 docuseries, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos backed Meghan Markle’s affect, with the brand new present being renewed for a second season.

Lee, the ex-partner of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, not too long ago expressed her help for Meghan’s Netflix cooking and way of life present, “With Love, Meghan,” expressing shock at its criticism.

Talking with US Weekly on the 2025 MUSE Awards hosted by New York Ladies in Movie and Tv, the famend chef defended the sequence.

“I used to be truly stunned concerning the backlash to the present. It did not appear honest,” Lee stated. “[I’ve been] within the way of life area for years. We now have blended relatable and unrepeatable parts [too].”

The “Sandra’s Restaurant Remakes” host praised Meghan’s sequence for its high-quality manufacturing, calling it “superbly filmed” and “very effectively finished.”

Lee additionally identified a baking tip the Duchess used within the present, repurposing a plastic bag as a piping bag, one thing she herself has finished previously.

“I am comfortable for her. Her crew is doing an excellent job,” Lee famous. Providing phrases of encouragement, she wished Meghan luck with the present’s second season, saying, “Carry on going, and encourage individuals to make stunning issues.”

Meghan debuted “With Love, Meghan” on March 4 as a part of her and Prince Harry’s $100 million partnership with Netflix.

The eight-episode sequence showcases the Duchess’ ardour for cooking and gardening, that includes celeb friends like Mindy Kaling and “Fits” alum Abigail Spencer.

Nevertheless, regardless of its star-studded lineup, the present obtained blended critiques, with some critics calling it “pointless” and” “boring.”

In keeping with information from Samba TV, With Love, Meghan” attracted 526,000 U.S. households in its first 5 days, far under the two.1 million who tuned in for Half 1 of the Sussexes’ 2022 Netflix docuseries, “Harry & Meghan.”

Past her present, Meghan is increasing her model with As Ever, a brand new way of life enterprise. Her first product, a signature raspberry jam, is already a part of Netflix’s funding in her enterprise.

In an interview with Selection, Ted Sarandos mentioned the corporate’s evolving technique and partnership with Harry and Meghan, emphasizing their continued worth to the streaming big.

He additionally acknowledged the couple’s broader affect, suggesting their impression extends past viewership metrics.

“Meghan is underestimated by way of her affect on tradition,” Sarandos stated. “Once we dropped the trailer for the ‘Harry & Meghan’ doc sequence [in 2022], every thing on-screen was dissected within the press for days. The footwear she was carrying bought out everywhere in the world. The Hermès blanket that was on the chair behind her bought out all over the place on this planet.”

Reflecting on the extraordinary public curiosity surrounding Meghan, Sarandos famous that “individuals are fascinated with Meghan Markle.” He added, “She and Harry are overly dismissed.”

Past their content material collaborations, Netflix can be moving into the e-commerce area by its involvement in Meghan’s way of life model, As Ever.

Launching within the U.S. this spring, the model will supply teas, jams, and different curated merchandise. Sarandos described Netflix’s position as a “passive companion,” calling it a strategic “discovery mannequin” for the corporate.

On March 27, Meghan took to Instagram to share a beforehand unseen clip from “With Love, Meghan” season one.

“Daydreaming concerning the rosé cupcakes and different by no means earlier than seen moments from Season 1 of ‘With Love, Meghan’ on @netflix. We could not match all of it in, however my goodness, did we have now enjoyable making an attempt!” she captioned. “Thanks once more to the crew, miss you guys!”

The clip featured Meghan rigorously slicing a piping bag, swirling pink frosting onto yellow cupcakes, all set to calming music, highlighting her love for ASMR.

The mother of two beforehand shared an analogous video on social media, writing, “Oh, how I really like ASMR!” alongside photographs of her pouring, mixing, frying bacon, and chopping elements.

Teasing what’s subsequent, she added, “In the event you’re loving Season 1, simply wait till you see the enjoyable we cooked up on Season 2! Thanks for becoming a member of the get together, and an infinite because of the wonderful crew and crew who helped carry all of it to life!”

Throughout a chat with Folks Journal, Meghan shared her pleasure about reconnecting together with her passions on a bigger scale.

“When your kids get to a sure age — whenever you’re not simply enjoying within the sandbox with them however nearly enjoying in your individual sandbox once more — it is tremendous joyful,” she stated. “As a girl, a mother, and a spouse, to have the ability to end up once more — in a method that was at all times current however that you just perhaps could not put as a lot consideration on as you now can when your children are somewhat bit older — is a superb feeling.”

Meghan additionally recalled her kids Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, making particular visits to set. “Archie did the [filming clapboard]! Candy moments,” the proud mother stated.

She added: “They might additionally include my husband and go to me on-set, and I cherished that my kids have been capable of watch me working and see the stability of that and perceive what Mama does and is working to create and share. It was actually particular as a result of up till then, they hadn’t seen me at work.”