Mindy Kaling has opened up about the headline moment Meghan Markle corrected her on the pronunciation of her name.
Earlier this week, 43-year-old Meghan dropped the first season of her lifestyle show, titled With Love, Meghan, on to Netflix. In her show, Meghan throws open the doors to her hired home where she shares anecdotes about her life and prepares meals for an array of close friends.
Viewers were surprised when the former Suits actress – who has been married to Prince Harry since 2018 – corrected actress and writer Mindy over her name. As the cameras rolled, the Morning Show star referred to the Duchess by her name, prompting Meghan to remark: “It’s so funny too, that you keep saying Meghan Markle… You know I’m Sussex now”.
The exchange raised eyebrows as Meghan and her family do not have the last name Sussex. Prince Harry technically has no last name – while his father, King Charles III, has the last name Mountbatten-Windsor – which is also listed as the last name of five-year-old Prince Archie and three-year-old Princess Lilibet.
Prince Harry and Meghan were granted the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex following their marriage – but this did not replace their last names, and, indeed, Meghan is listed as Meghan Markle on the birth certificate of Lilibet, who was born in California. Mindy has discussed the fanfare surrounding the moment Meghan corrected her about her name.
Appearing on The View on Thursday, host Alyssa Farah Griffin asked Mindy what the experience was like for her. The comedy star replied: “You know, I had a great time. I noticed that whenever I do something, anything related to Meghan, it becomes… big news”.
Recalling the moment, filmed nine months ago, Mindy continued: “We were making sandwiches, and then they’ll push in on my face on TikTok and they’ll be like, ‘ Look at this emotion you felt, ‘ and I honestly didn’t even remember it”. She added: “I loved my time with Meghan. I’m also like, let her promote her show… It was great and really fascinating seeing the reaction”.
On Friday, Netflix confirmed that With Love, Meghan, will return for a second season – despite the fact the first season had been roundley panned by critics and viewers alike. In an online announcement, the streamer revealed: “And now, there’s more joy to be shared as With Love, Meghan returns later this fall. The second season has completed filming.
” For those looking to try some of Meghan and her guests ‘ favorite recipes and crafts at home, check out our collection of some of the show’s how-tos here. Plus, now you can use products personally developed by Meghan for her lifestyle brand, As ever. Launching this spring, it showcases a collection of items like the aforementioned flower sprinkles, teas, and baking mixes that will change seasonally. “
As well as Mindy, season one of the show saw American chef Alice Waters, Korean-American chef Roy Choi, make-up artist Daniel Martin, entrepreneur Victoria Jackson and literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh join Meghan for conversations over food. Argentine socialite Delfina Blaquier, Taiwanese-American businesswoman Vicky Tsai, and Hollywood actress Abigail Spencer also featured on the show.
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