Gwyneth Paltrow’s Cooking Video Sparks Meghan Markle ‘Shade’ Accusations
Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent cooking video on Instagram has ignited fan speculation that she was subtly criticizing Meghan Markle.
Social Media Stir
The “Iron Man” actress, appearing makeup-free, posted a video Saturday showcasing her breakfast preparation in her kitchen. She was dressed in striped pajamas for the casual clip.
The video opens with Paltrow taking a sip of coffee while looking directly at the camera. She then proceeds to place a pan of biscuits into the oven, followed by playful actions of a high kick and kissing her dog.
Upon removal of the baked biscuits from the oven, Paltrow transitioned to frying eggs. The video concludes with the lifestyle guru presenting her complete breakfast: biscuits, eggs, bacon, and jam.
“My cleaner take on a classic breakfast: gluten-free buttermilk biscuits, not-so-perfectly cooked over-easy eggs, and crispy bacon #boyfriendbreakfast,” she wrote in the caption accompanying the post, set to Natalie Cole’s “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love).”
Fan Reactions and Comparisons
Online commentators quickly filled the comments section, alleging that Paltrow, founder of the Goop wellness brand, was subtly throwing shade towards Markle. This comes after Markle’s return to the lifestyle sphere with her Netflix cooking show, “With Love, Meghan,” where she demonstrates her culinary skills.
“Gwyneth Paltrow continues to throw shade & I’m here for it! No makeup in her actual kitchen!” one user commented, referencing reports that Markle’s cooking show kitchen was a set in a rental property.
Another user added, “Gwyneth is so genuine what a breath of fresh air compared to Markle.”
A third comment read, “Love this. No fake house, fake kitchen, fake hair extensions, fake friends just your beautiful true self. Such a breath of fresh air to see.”
Another online observer questioned, “Lol isn’t it this the song they keep using in the Meghan Markle promo?”
Another fan suggested Paltrow “pop by Meghan’s place to show her how it’s done,” pointing out that both personalities reside in Montecito, California.
An additional Instagram user suggested that the Marvel celebrity was projecting “relatability” by wearing pajamas, sporting messy hair, and foregoing makeup.
Page Six has contacted Paltrow’s representative for comment but has not received an immediate response.
Paltrow’s Previous Remarks on Markle
Earlier in April, Paltrow shared her perspective on the Duchess of Sussex’s new ventures.
“Everybody deserves an attempt at everything that they want to try,” Paltrow, 52, stated in her Vanity Fair cover story, noting she had not viewed the trailer for Markle’s program at the time.
“I was raised to see other women as friends, not foes. I think there’s always more than enough to go around,” she further commented.
The Oscar-winning actress recalled advice from her mother, Blythe Danner: “Another woman is never your competition. … What is right for you will find you.”
Paltrow also expressed a “strong instinct to stand up for” Markle, 43, particularly when there is “noise about certain women in the culture.”