So, grab your tea and settle in because this latest development only reinforces everything we’ve been saying about the Duchess of Carping for years now. Meghan Markle, the former Z-list actress who somehow managed to convince Prince Harry to abandon his royal duties and family, is back again with yet another business venture. This time, she’s launching a new podcast titled Confessions of a Female Founder. But, surprise, surprise—it’s nothing new. Instead, it’s a blatant imitation of Gwyneth Paltrow’s well-established brand and aesthetic.
After her spectacular failure with Spotify—yes, let’s not forget that $20 million deal that crashed and burned after just one season of Archetypes—Meghan has now partnered with Lemonada Media for this new project. So, what’s her grand, innovative approach this time? Well, according to her makeup artist, she’s going for a stripped-back aesthetic with a more relaxed and approachable vibe—minimal makeup, undone hair, a simple wardrobe. Sound familiar? It should because it’s precisely what Gwyneth Paltrow has been doing for years with her Goop brand. Meghan has even been spotted in a blue button-down shirt, minimal jewelry, and a simple ponytail—almost as if she scrolled through Gwyneth’s Instagram and said, Yes, I’ll take that look, please.
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What’s truly astonishing is that Meghan has the audacity to present this as an authentic, new version of herself, as if we can’t all see right through it. But this isn’t just about copying a look—it’s about a pattern of behavior we’ve seen from Meghan repeatedly. Remember when she mimicked Princess Diana’s outfits? Or how her engagement interview outfit was eerily similar to one worn by Catherine? What about the 40x40 birthday initiative, which was essentially a copy of other well-established mentoring programs? Meghan hasn’t had an original thought in her life.
Now, sources close to Gwyneth Paltrow say the Goop founder has had enough and is even considering legal action. And honestly, can you blame her? Gwyneth built her brand from the ground up, working for years to establish herself as a respected entrepreneur in the wellness industry. Her company is worth hundreds of millions of dollars—an empire crafted through hard work and consistency. Yet here comes Meghan, waltzing in, copying her entire vibe, and expecting to cash in on it without any repercussions.
The most laughable part of this entire situation is Meghan trying to position herself as a business guru with this new podcast. Let’s take a moment to reflect on her impressive business track record, shall we? Her Spotify deal? Canceled after failing to deliver content. Her Netflix documentary? Mocked and widely criticized. Her children’s book, The Bench? A commercial failure. Her Archewell Foundation? What has it actually accomplished? Even her previous attempt at lifestyle blogging with The Tig was abandoned the moment she got engaged to Prince Harry.
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Meanwhile, let’s look at what the working royals are doing. Catherine, even while undergoing cancer treatment, continues to support causes she genuinely cares about without making it all about herself. Prince William is tackling homelessness through his Homewards project, making real, tangible differences in people’s lives. King Charles has championed environmental causes for decades—long before it was trendy. Queen Camilla works tirelessly to support literacy and domestic abuse survivors. That is what genuine commitment to a cause looks like.
A branding expert recently pointed out the real issue here: Meghan’s constant rebranding feels inauthentic because it is inauthentic. She’s a chameleon, changing her entire persona depending on what she believes will be most profitable or popular at any given moment. Remember when she was all about serving the Commonwealth as a royal? That lasted about five minutes—until she realized it required actual work, not just wearing designer clothes to occasional engagements.
This latest rebrand is so transparent it’s almost comical. Even her makeup artist admitted she’s trying to replicate Gwyneth Paltrow’s effortless look—where “less is more” and “confidence comes from authenticity.” The irony is astonishing because nothing about copying someone else’s brand is authentic.
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And let’s talk about this podcast concept for a moment. Confessions of a Female Founder is supposedly about business founders sharing their experiences. But what unique insights could Meghan Markle possibly bring to this space? What successful businesses has she built from the ground up? None. She married a prince, leveraged his royal connections to land lucrative deals, and now expects to be taken seriously as a businesswoman. It’s beyond parody.
Sources say Gwyneth is particularly furious because this isn’t the first time Meghan has tried to imitate her. When Meghan launched The Tig, comparisons to Goop were already being made. But now, with this podcast and the carefully curated “effortless” aesthetic, it’s as if Meghan is trying to become Gwyneth 2.0—except without the work ethic, creativity, or business acumen.
Even worse, I’ve heard from insiders that Meghan has been reaching out to Goop’s business partners and collaborators, trying to secure them for her podcast. Imagine the nerve! It’s one thing to copy someone’s brand—it’s another to actively try to poach their business relationships. It’s not just unprofessional; it’s downright predatory.
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Let’s not forget that this comes after Spotify executive Bill Simmons publicly called Harry and Meghan grifters. When a major company like Spotify is willing to walk away from a high-profile deal and publicly call them out, you know something went seriously wrong behind the scenes. Yet, here’s Meghan, acting as if nothing happened, launching another podcast as if the past failures never occurred.
The timing of all this is especially telling. While Catherine bravely battles cancer with grace and dignity, Meghan is busy copying Gwyneth Paltrow’s style for a podcast that no one asked for. The contrast between them couldn’t be starker. William and Catherine, I’m told, privately roll their eyes at these stunts, but they’re too busy with actual, meaningful work to pay them any attention.
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