Meghan Markle’s Cooking Show Exposed: No Kids, No Montecito Mansion in SightJust when it seemed the Sussex saga couldn’t get any more scripted, revelations about Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, *With Love, Meghan*, have left audiences questioning its authenticity.

Meghan Markle’s Cooking Show Exposed: No Kids, No Montecito Mansion in SightJust when it seemed the Sussex saga couldn’t get any more scripted, revelations about Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, *With Love, Meghan*, have left audiences questioning its authenticity. Far from being filmed in her own Montecito mansion, the show was reportedly shot in a nearby $8 million rental home.
The big question: Why didn’t Meghan film in her own home?

Isn’t this the same house Meghan and Harry bought for $14 million and touted as their dream family home? You’d think showcasing their own space would have been a natural choice. Instead, Meghan opted for a rental property that offered the perfect “aesthetic.”

The Sussex mansion, with its Tuscan-style kitchen, was apparently deemed unsuitable for the polished vibe Meghan wanted to project. But why? Does the couple even live in Montecito anymore? Is their mansion not up to mega-mansion standards, or is it just too cluttered, chaotic, or dated to appear on camera?

Filming in their Montecito mansion could have been a marketing goldmine. Imagine the tagline: *Step inside the Sussexes’ stunning family home!* Viewers would have eagerly tuned in for a glimpse of their much-discussed “humble” abode.

Martha Stewart films at her actual properties, showcasing her genuine lifestyle. Ina Garten has a custom-built kitchen on her estate for her cooking shows. Even the Kardashians, known for their over-the-top fakery, use their real homes or cleverly curated replicas.

But Meghan? She chose to rent a mansion and pass it off as her own.

In *With Love, Meghan*, the Duchess is seen gardening, harvesting honey, and cooking up meals in “her” kitchen. Except, none of it is hers—not the kitchen, not the garden, and certainly not the bees. Critics argue the series feels less like an authentic glimpse into her life and more like a Pinterest board brought to life.

Adding to the illusion, Meghan brought one of her dogs to the rental house to create a “homey” vibe. But only one dog—where were the others? And what about Archie and Lilibet? The Sussex children are conspicuously absent from the series, raising questions about their involvement—or lack thereof.

Renting a luxury home for a cooking show, despite owning a $14 million estate, has drawn criticism. Many feel the money could have been better spent on causes Meghan claims to champion, such as helping struggling families.

Instead, this choice reinforces the perception that Meghan is more concerned with appearances than substance. From the rented house to the absent kids, everything about the series feels calculated and staged.

At its core, *With Love, Meghan* seems to reflect more about Meghan Markle’s public persona than her real life. The polished production and curated aesthetic leave little room for authenticity, making it hard for audiences to connect with the message behind the show.

Once again, Meghan has been accused of prioritizing image over reality. Whether it’s the rented house, the strategically staged dog, or the eerily absent children, the production feels detached from the authenticity it attempts to portray.

The only truly authentic thing about *With Love, Meghan*? How blatantly obvious it is that Meghan Markle’s public persona is, as critics argue, one big staged production.