In the world of celebrity brands and lifestyle empires, it’s no surprise that fans often jump to conclusions when two powerful women seem to be crossing paths.
Recently, Gwyneth Paltrow found herself at the center of speculation again—this time involving Meghan Markle and the Duchess’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan.
A Surprising Answer About a Possible Cameo
When asked whether she’d ever make an appearance in the next season of Meghan’s show, Paltrow gave an answer that left the door wide open.
“Sure! Why not? You never know,” she said in a recent People interview.
“I don’t bake that well, but I can always try.”
Her self-deprecating humor was a nod to the cooking and lifestyle elements of the show, which could potentially see celebrity guests trying their hand at homemade creations.
Where They Stand Now: Just Text Friends (For Now)
Despite the internet’s efforts to frame them as rivals, Gwyneth clarified that she and Meghan are on friendly terms—though their relationship is still mostly digital.
“We’ve got a text friendship so far,” she explained.
“I’ve been traveling quite a bit.” She also made it a point to shut down any drama-driven narratives.
“I don’t like that, when people try to pit women against each other.”
No Feud Here, Just Support
Rumors of a rivalry between the two women first gained traction when Meghan re-entered the lifestyle space with her brand and Netflix series earlier this year—territory that many associate with Paltrow’s wellness empire, Goop.
But the Oscar-winning actress has been clear in her stance.
“I would never view Meghan as competition,” she told Vanity Fair in a separate interview back in March.
“I was raised to see other women as friends, not foes.”
She added, “I think there’s always more than enough to go around.
Everybody deserves a chance at whatever they want to try. Another woman is never your competition.”
Meghan’s Lifestyle Comeback Sparks Talk
Earlier this year, Meghan officially launched her lifestyle brand and debuted her cooking and gardening series, prompting comparisons to Gwyneth’s Goop.
Fans online speculated that Meghan was stepping into Gwyneth’s wellness lane, fueling gossip about potential tension.
But Meghan has long had an interest in this space.
Before she became the Duchess of Sussex, she ran a lifestyle blog called The TIG, which she started in 2014.
She shut it down in 2017 after her relationship with Prince Harry became public.
Meanwhile, Gwyneth has been building Goop since 2008, starting with a weekly newsletter and turning it into a global brand that includes everything from wellness tips to her famously bold $75 “This Smells Like My Vagina” candle.
So, What’s Next?
As of now, no official collaboration between Meghan and Gwyneth is on the books—but Paltrow’s open-minded response definitely leaves room for possibilities.
And despite the rumors, both women seem committed to supporting each other rather than competing.
One thing’s clear: in the often cutthroat world of Hollywood branding, these two are choosing text threads over rivalry.