Martha Stewart Throws Shade After Meghan Markle Comparison: 'Authenticity Is Everything'

Martha Stewart's stance on Meghan Markle's lifestyle-influencing mission is quite interesting.

The OG of lifestyle and cooking shows weighed in on the Duchess of Sussex's new terrain in making a living for herself since exiting the United Kingdom alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in 2020.

Meghan Markle launched her lifestyle brand "As Ever" earlier this year, which will cater to home essentials such as wines, jams, baking mixes, and many more. She also has plans to add hospitality services to her list of services in the near future.

Martha Stewart Hopes Meghan Markle 'Knows What She's Talking About'

The 83-year-old explained that when it comes to promoting lifestyle in the full glare of the media,  prioritizing quality and distinction is the best way to achieve success. While she admitted not knowing Meghan as well as her peers, she noted that it is imperative for her to really understand what she is doing.

"Authenticity, to me, is everything, and to be authentic and knowledgeable about your subject matter is extremely important," the lifestyle guru added.

Martha then praised Meghan's colleague in the business, Gwyneth Paltrow, who had previously commended Meghan for putting herself out there for creating a sustainable and enjoyable genre of lifestyle business.

She added that Gwyneth is a woman of many successes, both as an actress and as an entrepreneur- a feat that is nothing short of "powerful." Most importantly, Yahoo Lifestyle affirmed that the 83-year-old has no reservations about those who will follow her in the business; she wishes them well.

Gwyneth Paltrow Is Very Team Meghan Following Her Brand Launch

Unlike Stewart, the "Glee" actress showed solidarity towards Meghan's journey when she launched her brand back in April. As seen on The Blast, the TV star considers competition in the industry as a healthy thing rather than the conflict it is made out to be.

She insisted that everyone deserves at least a shot at their dreams, and Meghan should not be restricted from pursuing her dreams. In the words of her mother, Blythe Danner, Gwyneth shared that women should be viewed as allies, not foes.

Unlike Martha, Gwyneth did speak up in support and favor of the royal, noting that she often feels a need to stand up for the mother of two in the face of backlash.

She also expressed a wish to build a friendship with the Duchess and Prince Harry by offering them a pie at her home in Montecito, California.

Meghan Accused Of Placing Her Personal Needs Before Advocacy

The 43-year-old's decision to go full entrepreneur mode was not well received by critics, who first slammed her for abandoning her feminist ways for a profit-making route. 

According to them, Meghan made a name for herself as an advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment, and even delivered a speech at a United Nations summit in 2015.

The Blast shared that critics claimed she has now chosen a calmer, traditional life and has decided to go public with this new persona. Meghan's new life, according to a source, did not disappoint those who felt she was milking the fame of marrying Prince Harry.

Specifically, an insider shared that back in 2018, Prince William noted that the TV was trying to create a path to fame for herself by entering their family through marriage.

Prince William's perception reportedly guided his interaction with the actress till she left the United Kingdom. "That's why they fell out. And now we are where we are. But to have this confirmed by somebody so close to the queen is really dynamite," the royal expert, Phil Dampier, noted.

The Duchess Of Sussex Advised To Draw The Curtains On Her Career

The media did not stop their scrutiny of all of Meghan's moves despite leaving the United Kingdom for five years now. In one of the latest opinions, a royal expert and PR person, Renae Smith, criticized the fruitless efforts of Meghan's publicity team to resuscitate her career.

In a report by The Blast, Meghan and Harry had gone on a firing spree targeting members of the communications team and doing a complete overhaul of their cabinet with a new firm.

Renae advised the mother-of-two to bow out when the ovation is still at its loudest, comparing her entry back into fame to trying to awaken an old dog. "It might breathe again for a minute, but it's not fetching sticks ever again. I feel like she's cooked. Turn the stove off. It's done," Renae shared.

The royal couple retrenched the following people: UK-based Director of Communications Charlie Gipson and U.S. Deputy Press Secretary Kyle Boulia, and promoted Meredith Maines and Emily Robinson to top PR posts of their company.

Meghan Markle's Hollywood Career Was Reportedly Plagued By Jealousy

Meghan's career picked up in Hollywood with the help of her dad, Thomas Markle, who was a lighting director in Hollywood. However, despite Meghan's confidence about her future to become a star in the industry, it became almost impossible for her to live with the fact that it is a competitive terrain.

As early as high school plays, a young Meghan struggled to overcome her jealousy when someone else got the lead role. When she was faced with choosing between a summer retreat and a lead role in a school play, she tried to have her cake and eat it too.

When it became apparent that she would not get the role, she allegedly threw tantrums and instructed her father not to do the lighting. Upon Thomas' refusal to pull such a move, Meghan is said to have become disgruntled and moved out of their home to live with her mother, Doris Ragnald.