Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle have officially put an end to the swirling rumours of a feud between them.
The Oscar-winning actress and the Duchess of Sussex teamed up for a quirky Instagram video that left fans amused and intrigued.
THE GWYNETH PALTROW AND MEGHAN FEUD
The drama began on social media.
Users speculated that Paltrow’s recent cooking video was a subtle jab at Markle’s Netflix lifestyle show With Love, Meghan, according to Pink Villa.
In the video, Paltrow whipped up a “cleaner take” on breakfast, featuring gluten-free buttermilk biscuits, eggs, and bacon.
Her casual, no-makeup appearance sparked comparisons to Markle’s polished and staged cooking show.
ALLEGED DRAMA
Some fans even accused Paltrow of throwing shade. “No fake house, fake kitchen, fake friends—just your beautiful true self.”
However, Paltrow decided to address the rumours head-on during an Instagram Q&A session, according to Fox News.
A fan asked her directly, “Are you comprehending the Meghan Markle beef that social media says you two have?”
True to form, Paltrow responded with humour: “I genuinely do not understand this at all whatsoever.”
She then panned the camera to reveal Markle sitting at her kitchen table, casually eating pie and shrugging off the alleged drama.
NO RIVALRY
Markle joined in on the fun by reposting the video to her own Instagram Story.
The duo’s lighthearted approach delighted their followers and effectively silenced critics who had been fuelling the feud narrative.
The supposed rivalry between Paltrow’s Goop empire and Markle’s new lifestyle brand ‘As Ever’ has been a hot topic online.
Both women are Montecito neighbours but have previously stated they barely know each other, according to Pop Culture.
GWYNETH PALTROW ON WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN
In a Vanity Fair interview earlier this month, Paltrow said, “I’ve met Meghan, who seems really lovely, but I don’t know her at all.”
She even joked about bringing pie to Markle’s house as a neighbourly gesture. Despite the comparisons between their brands, Paltrow dismissed any notion of competition.
“I was raised to see other women as friends, not foes,” she explained in the interview. “Everybody deserves an attempt at everything they want to try.”
MEGHAN’S GROWING EMPIRE
Meghan Markle has also faced criticism for her Netflix show, which some viewers found overly curated and lacking authenticity.
Yet her ventures into podcasting and lifestyle branding continue to attract attention.
Her upcoming podcast Confessions of a Female Founder promises candid conversations with successful women entrepreneurs.
The playful video from Paltrow and Markle serves as a reminder that not all rumours deserve credibility. It also highlights their shared ability to laugh off negativity while embracing their individuality.
EVERYONE’S WELCOME AT THE TABLE
As one fan commented on Paltrow’s post: “Such a breath of fresh air to see two women shutting down drama with class!”
Whether it’s over breakfast or pie, these two women have shown that there’s room for everyone at the table.
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