Meghan Markle, a former American actress, is attempting to take on a new role this year: domestic diva.
The Duchess of Sussex’s highly anticipated Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan,” has been pushed to March 4 due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Ahead of its premiere, the former “Suits” star has been compared to Martha Stewart and Nigella Lawson, two lifestyle gurus who overcame bad press.
But some royal experts believe the mother of three has a long way to go before she can be welcomed into the coveted circle.
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Mindy Kaling appears on Markle’s new show, which is premiering on March 4. (Netflix)
“Meghan’s team have helped her put a huge amount of positive marketing and branding spin into her Netflix series,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital.
“In time she may make a success within the lifestyle place,” said Chard. “However, this will take a long time as Meghan’s character does not fit this sickly-sweet picture.”
According to reports, Meghan Markle filmed her series at a rented Montecito pad near her home. (Netflix)
“It feels inauthentic,” Chard claimed. “Like she is trying to fit in somehow by playing a very dated housewifey role… very odd and disempowering. She has spoken ill and ditched the majority of her family and friends, and this certainly doesn’t conjure a picture of love and joy.”
Some royal experts have compared Meghan Markle to Nigella Lawson (left) and Martha Stewart (right), two lifestyle gurus who successfully revamped their brands after scandal. (Getty Images)
The comparison of the three women was first made by the New York Times. It noted that Meghan’s plan for lifestyle domination follows a “profitable” blueprint that worked for both Stewart, 83, and Lawson, 65.
Both women were once at the center of public crises, the outlet reported.
Nigella Lawson leaves Isleworth Crown Court on Dec. 5, 2013, in Isleworth, England. Italian sisters Francesca and Elisabetta Grillo, who worked as assistants to Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi, were accused of defrauding them. (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)
In 2004, Stewart served a five-month prison sentence after being found guilty on charges related to insider trading, including obstruction of justice and conspiracy. After serving time, she rebuilt her brand and successfully bounced back as a successful entrepreneur and TV personality.
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