Meghan Markle attempts Martha Stewart-esque rebrand — but it’s ‘inauthentic’: expert

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Netflix lifestyle series titled “With Love, Meghan” earlier this month, in which she showed off her cooking and gardening skills with appearances from her celebrity friends.But following the devastating fires that have ravaged through Los Angeles in recent days, Markle announced that the series’ release has been postponed to March 4 instead of Jan.

15.Ahead of its hotly anticipated drop, the “Suits” alum has been compared to the likes of Martha Stewart and Nigella Lawson, both of whom have built strong brands from their lifestyle-focused business ventures.“Meghan’s team have helped her put a huge amount of positive marketing and branding spin into her Netflix series,” royal broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News.“In time she may make a success within the lifestyle place.

However, this will take a long time as Meghan’s character does not fit this sickly-sweet picture.”Chard claims that Markle’s Netflix venture “feels inauthentic,” adding that the mom of two is “trying to fit in somehow by playing a very dated housewifey role.”“She has spoken ill and ditched the majority of her family and friends, and this certainly doesn’t conjure a picture of love and joy,” Chard said, adding that it feels “very odd and disempowering.”Markle was initially compared to Stewart and Lawson by the New York Times last week.

The outlet noted that the former actress’ lifestyle-guru plan is reminiscent to that of Stewart, 83, and Lawson, 65, both of whom overcame public scrutiny and achieved “profitable” results.“Martha Stewart is a leader in her field,” Chard said. “She achieved huge success through not only her talent but by being herself and immense grit and determination.