Curious about the rumored feud between Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle? A recent Instagram story featuring the two women laughing together quickly shut down speculation—and fans are talking. The moment came after rising gossip that Paltrow had shaded Markle’s lifestyle brand and Netflix series.
Here’s what sparked the rumors, how Paltrow responded, and what the surprise video says about their relationship.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle laugh at beef rumors
Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle have put feud rumors to rest with a light-hearted video shared on their Instagram Stories.
In the clip, Paltrow answered a fan’s question during an “Ask me anything” segment. The fan asked about rumors of a feud with Markle. Paltrow replied, “I genuinely do not understand this at all whatsoever.” She then panned her phone to show Markle sitting at her kitchen table, eating a slice of pie and laughing. The playful moment made clear that there was no animosity between the two women.
The rumors began after Paltrow’s recent Vanity Fair interview. She said she didn’t know Markle or Prince Harry, even though they are neighbors in Montecito, California. She noted that she had met Markle and thought she seemed “really lovely,” but clarified they were not personally acquainted. At the same time, fans noticed similarities between Paltrow’s cooking video and Markle’s Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, and suspected it was subtle mockery.
Despite the gossip, Paltrow voiced her support for Markle, saying she was raised to see other women as “friends, not foes.” She added that she has an instinct to stand up for women when there is public noise around them. Both women have ventured into the lifestyle space. Paltrow runs her company, Goop, while Markle recently launched her brand, As Ever.
The joint video served as a humorous yet intentional way to shut down speculation. Rather than addressing the rumors defensively, the pair chose humor and warmth to show unity. Their brief collaboration dispelled the feud rumors. It was a clear message that there’s no drama — just pie and laughs.
