She didn’t invent cooking shows.
Pamela Anderson does not believe that Meghan Markle ripped off her cooking show, “Pamela’s Cooking with Love,” to create “With Love, Meghan.”
During Sunday’s appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” host Andy Cohen asked the “Baywatch” alum, “On a scale from one to 10, how much of a rip-off did you feel like ‘With Love, Meghan’ was of your show, ‘Pamela’s Cooking with Love’?”
Pamela Anderson does not believe that Meghan Markle ripped off her cooking show, “Pamela’s Cooking with Love,” to create “With Love, Meghan.”Bravo
On “Watch What Happens Live” on Sunday, host Andy Cohen explained the rules of “Plead the Fifth” to the “Baywatch” alum, a game where she could choose not to answer only one of three questions.Bravo
“On a scale from one to 10, how much of a rip-off did you feel like ‘With Love, Meghan’ was of your show, ‘Pamela’s Cooking with Love?'” Cohen asked.Bravo
Anderson, 58, replied, “One. I didn’t — I didn’t really look, but I mean, I didn’t invent cooking shows.”
The former Playboy Playmate of the Month noted that Markle is “just doing her thing.”
Page Six has reached out to Markle’s rep for comment but did not immediately hear back.
One month before Markle’s show premiered on Netflix, fans pointed out striking similarities between her and Anderson’s cooking shows — starting with their names.
Anderson, 58, replied: “One. I didn’t — I didn’t really look, but I mean, I didn’t invent cooking shows.”Bravo
The former Playboy Playmate of the Month said Markle is “just doing her thing.”Bravo
In February, fans pointed out striking similarities between Markle and Anderson’s cooking shows.Flavour Network
Netizens also noted the shows’ trailers, which showed identical concepts, language and overall aesthetics.
The teaser for Anderson’s lifestyle program was released in October 2024, three months before the Duchess of Sussex dropped her first promotional video, which included a quick cameo from Prince Harry.
The “Last Showgirl” star’s trailer opened with clips of her wading through a garden and laughing in her rustic kitchen.
The names of their shows were similar.Netflix
Netizens also noted the shows’ trailers, which showed identical concepts, language and overall aesthetics.JENNA PEFFLEY/NETFLIX
“I love to cook,” Anderson said in the minute-long preview. “I just have always wanted to take things to another level.”
Similarly, Markle was seen cooking and picking fresh produce in the opening moments of her “With Love, Meghan” trailer.
“I’ve always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it,” the “Suits” alum declared, similar to Anderson’s opening statement.
Additionally, both women invited pals and fellow cooks into their homes as they hosted and tried new recipes.JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX
A co-creator and executive producer of Anderson’s show said they took “pride in planting the first seeds — creating original, distinctive programming that audiences love.”Flavour Network
Additionally, both women invited pals and fellow cooks into their homes as they hosted and tried new recipes.
The following month, Jesse Fawcett, the co-creator and executive producer of “Pamela’s Cooking with Love,” released a statement hours before “With Love, Meghan” premiered.
“We take pride in planting the first seeds — creating original, distinctive programming that audiences love — and it’s a compliment to see our work with Ms. Anderson resonate so strongly,” Fawcett told the Daily Mail at the time.
“With Love, Meghan” is available to stream on Netflix, while “Pamela’s Cooking With Love” can be found on Amazon Prime.
