It seems like the drama between Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow is heating up after their breakfast battle went viral.
The latest chapter came when Meghan unveiled her own take on a ‘reinvented banana split,’ making sure to keep things light and fun, without any motivational speech to soften the moment.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Subtle Shade
The tension started building when Gwyneth Paltrow, 52, shared an Instagram video of herself making breakfast.
In the video, Paltrow appeared to subtly throw shade at Meghan, 43, with a cooking demonstration that was relaxed and down-to-earth, complete with crumpled pajamas and no makeup.
This contrasted sharply with Meghan’s usually polished appearance—always dressed in designer clothes, with flawless makeup, and using a rented kitchen for her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.
Fans quickly picked up on the subtle digs, especially when the background music for Paltrow’s video was Natalie Cole’s This Will Be (An Everlasting Love), which had been used in Meghan’s promotional material.
Meghan Markle’s Playful Retaliation
Meghan, not one to shy away from responding, posted two videos to her Instagram stories with her close friend, Kelly McKee Zajfen.
In the first, they showed off a banana split creation with blueberries, raspberries, and granola, topped off with Meghan’s own brand of preserves, As Ever.
She tagged her brand and made sure to highlight it in her caption: “When one of your besties reinvents a banana split for breakfast.”
In the next clip, the two friends clinked forks, both delighted by the re-imagined treat, with Meghan calling it “so good.”
She also shared another video taken by Prince Harry, showing a peaceful moment with birds flying in a V-formation, with a sweet caption: “Flying into the week with my family. (Thanks H for capturing this!).”
While Meghan didn’t explicitly say it was a response to Gwyneth’s video, fans were quick to assume that the posts were a playful jab.
Many speculated that Meghan’s lighthearted video might be a counterattack after Gwyneth’s apparent shade.
Fans React to the Banter Between the Two Celebrities
The posts sparked an uproar online, with fans chiming in to discuss the ongoing subtle back-and-forth between the two stars.
One person on X (formerly Twitter) commented: “Omg! Meghan & Kelly try to throw shade back at Gwyneth Paltrow! This is a game they are going to lose.”
Others pointed out Gwyneth’s simple look, with no makeup and hair undone while cooking in her actual kitchen, calling it a stark contrast to Meghan’s usual glamorous persona.
One commenter joked, “Even the music… that’s Natalie Cole’s ‘This Will Be’!!!!”
Many were also intrigued by a monogrammed mug seen in Gwyneth’s video, which some speculated could be a reference to Meghan’s own monogram as Duchess of Sussex.
The Banana Backlash Continues
This isn’t the first time Meghan has faced backlash related to bananas.
Back in 2019, while pregnant, Meghan was criticized for writing motivational messages like “You are special” and “You are strong” on bananas, which were handed out as part of food parcels for sex workers.
A sex worker named Nikki, who received the bananas, criticized the gesture as “offensive,” stating that it was insulting given the struggles many face for basic necessities like food and shelter.
The Ongoing Drama Between Gwyneth and Meghan
Gwyneth Paltrow and her fitness expert, Tracy Anderson, had previously been accused of mocking Meghan during a video posted on Goop’s Instagram page, where Anderson introduced herself with the line, “Welcome to my actual kitchen.”
This pause, followed by an insistence that “no shade was intended,” only added fuel to the fire.
Gwyneth, on the other hand, has continued to express support for Meghan, saying she thinks the Duchess “seems lovely” and even joking about delivering a pie to her through their security.
The playful rivalry between these two high-profile women shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, with fans eagerly watching each move.
Whether it’s a harmless breakfast video or a deeper commentary on their public personas, this is one celebrity feud that is sure to keep people talking.