Netflix’s *With Love, Meghan* Falls Flat as A-List Stars Steer Clear

When Netflix executives greenlit *With Love, Meghan*, they likely thought they had a surefire hit on their hands. After all, how hard could it be to attract star power for a show featuring Meghan Markle, a woman who once captivated the world as Hollywood royalty turned Duchess of Sussex? As it turns out, quite hard.

Meghan’s latest venture—a bid to become the next Martha Stewart or Oprah (it’s unclear which she’s aiming for, as she never sticks to one thing)—has been met with a resounding “meh.” And perhaps the most glaring reason? The absence of anyone remotely A-list.

Meghan reportedly tried to pull out all the stops, making phone calls and sending invitations to some of the biggest names in Hollywood. However, the responses were a mix of polite declines and, in some cases, outright ghosting.

Remember when Meghan and Oprah Winfrey were supposedly the best of friends, sharing private backyard chats and life-altering revelations? Yet, somehow, Oprah was too busy to drop by for a quick cooking segment.

Then there’s Serena Williams, the tennis legend who was all too happy to gush over Meghan during the Sussex wedding era.

This time, however, Serena sat this one out, offering only a half-hearted Instagram promo that felt more like an intern’s obligatory social media post than a heartfelt endorsement from a close friend. Rumor has it she wasn’t even given a heads-up before Meghan used her name for promotion.

Tyler Perry, the man who gifted the Sussexes a safe haven when they fled royal life, also seemed to have a mysterious scheduling conflict. Despite building an empire and surely having a few spare hours, Perry was noticeably absent from the show.

With A-listers steering clear, Meghan had to make do with a lineup that included Abigail Spencer, Delina Feras, and a chef she apparently hadn’t met before filming but decided would make a great new friend.

Nothing screams organic and genuine like introducing a stranger as a close pal on camera. Even Prince Harry made a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance in the final episode, seemingly hesitant to linger too long—likely aware that the series was a flaming disaster.

The only semi-notable guest was Mindy Kaling, who at least has some Hollywood credibility. But let’s be honest, she’s not exactly rolling with the Beyoncés and Obamas of the world.

Speaking of Beyoncé, where was she? Surely the Queen of Everything could have graced the show with her presence, considering Meghan loves to remind people they exchanged one text message years ago. But no, Beyoncé was nowhere to be found—perhaps wisely avoiding a PR nightmare.

Other big names reportedly asked to join the show include Taylor Swift, who allegedly had an assistant send a flat “no” to Meghan’s invite. Michelle Obama, who lunched with Meghan once and apparently decided that was enough bonding for a lifetime, also declined.

Kim Kardashian, despite her love for a headline, resisted the urge to make a cameo. Amal Clooney, who threw Meghan a baby shower, wasn’t close enough to endure a cooking segment. Even Elton John, a longtime friend of the royal family, mysteriously didn’t feel like tinkling the ivories for the struggling series.

The glaring absence of Meghan’s so-called inner circle speaks volumes.

Priyanka Chopra, Misha Nonoo, and other once-touted confidants were noticeably MIA. The truth is simple: the Meghan Markle star power experiment is officially on the decline. Back when she was the Royal Family’s biggest disruptor, networks and A-listers were eager to jump on the bandwagon. Now that the buzz has faded and the Sussex brand has lost its luster, they’re running in the other direction.

*With Love, Meghan* was supposed to be a showcase of Meghan’s charm, homemaking skills, and star-studded connections. Instead, it’s become a glaring reminder of how far her star has fallen.

With A-listers avoiding the show like the plague and even Harry keeping his distance, it’s clear that the Sussexes’ Hollywood reinvention isn’t going as planned.

As the series struggles to find an audience, one thing is certain: Meghan’s star power isn’t what it used to be.