Megyn Kelly Rips Meghan Markle, Stands With Martha Stewart
Megyn Kelly Defends Martha Stewart in Feud With Meghan Markle: What Happened and Why It Matters
The Big Picture
Imagine two famous women at a fancy dinner party in California. One is Martha Stewart, the 85-year-old queen of cooking, decorating, and homemaking. The other is Meghan Markle, the 45-year-old former actress who became a duchess when she married Prince Harry.
According to Martha, Meghan spent the dinner talking privately about a recent meeting she had with King Charles (her father-in-law). Martha shared this story in a magazine interview. But the person who hosted the dinner says Martha got it wrong—Meghan barely mentioned the trip at all.
Now, Megyn Kelly (a well-known TV and radio host) has jumped in. She says she believes Martha completely and thinks Meghan’s team is trying to make Martha look bad.
Who Are the Main Players?
| Person | What They’re Known For |
|---|---|
| Megyn Kelly | Former Fox News and NBC anchor; now hosts a daily show on SiriusXM radio |
| Martha Stewart | Lifestyle icon—cookbooks, magazines, TV shows, home products; built a billion-dollar brand |
| Meghan Markle | Former Suits actress; married Prince Harry in 2018; now lives in California with their two kids |
| King Charles | Current British monarch; Harry’s father; 77 years old |
| Maureen Callahan | Writer and commentator; appeared as Kelly’s guest on the show |
What Martha Stewart Said
In an interview with People magazine, Martha Stewart claimed:
Meghan Markle had just returned from London where she met with King Charles. At a California dinner party shortly after, Martha says Meghan was "gossiping about her reunion with Charles."
Martha also made some sharp comments about Meghan’s career pivot:
- "If you’re an actress, it’s hard to then transition to a princess and then from a princess into a homemaking guru on a television show."
- "It doesn’t sort of follow."
- Earlier in 2025, Martha said: "I hope she knows what she’s talking about. Authenticity, to me, is everything."
Important Context: Meghan’s Netflix lifestyle show "With Love, Meghan" was canceled after two seasons. Martha Stewart is widely considered the original "homemaking guru"—so her opinion carries weight in that world.
The Dinner Host Disagrees
The person who actually hosted the dinner told Page Six:
"I sat next to Meghan at the dinner party and this account of what happened is simply untrue. Meghan didn’t talk about her European vacation other than to say the family had a great time."
So now we have two completely different versions of what happened at the same dinner.
Megyn Kelly’s Reaction: "Martha Doesn’t Spew S–t"
On her SiriusXM show, Megyn Kelly strongly defended Martha Stewart:
Kelly’s Main Points:
- Martha is credible – "Martha doesn’t spew s–t. She gives it straight."
- Age doesn’t mean confusion – Martha is 85 but Kelly says she’s "sharp as a tack" and wouldn’t have misheard anything.
- Meghan’s team fights back hard – Kelly theorized that Meghan’s representatives put out a statement to discredit Martha after the interview came out.
- Pattern of behavior – "Meghan can’t have anything written about her without filing a lawsuit, threatening a lawsuit, having her people call."
Key Quote: Kelly noted that Martha only "said something innocuous about Markle"—meaning it wasn’t even that harsh—yet Meghan’s team still pushed back.
Maureen Callahan Piles On
Kelly’s guest, writer Maureen Callahan, was even harsher:
- "I completely believe Martha Stewart’s version of events."
- Called Meghan a "ghoul" and "child."
- Said Meghan is "her own worst enemy."
- Criticized Meghan for not visiting her own father, Thomas Markle, who had a leg amputated in the Philippines this year.
Kelly added: "She’s not gonna go see anybody’s father unless he has a crown on his head. That’s the father she’s willing to spend time with."
Kelly’s Prediction: King Charles Will Welcome Them Back
Despite all the drama, Kelly thinks the royal family will reconcile:
"I think the King is gonna allow it. I think he’s gonna let him back in. He’s a dad before he’s a king."
Context: King Charles (77) has been battling cancer. He met with Harry and Meghan in London in July 2026—their first reunion in a long time.
Martha Stewart’s History of Shade Toward Meghan
This isn’t Martha’s first comment on Meghan’s lifestyle ambitions:
| Date | What Martha Said |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | "I hope she knows what she’s talking about. Authenticity, to me, is everything." (to Yahoo Lifestyle) |
| August 2026 | "If you’re an actress, it’s hard to then transition to a princess and then from a princess into a homemaking guru… It doesn’t sort of follow." (to People) |
Martha built her empire over decades. Meghan tried to enter the same space with a Netflix show that lasted two seasons.
Summary: What We Know vs. What We Don’t
| Confirmed Facts | Still Unclear |
|---|---|
| Martha Stewart told People she overheard Meghan discussing King Charles at a dinner | Exactly what Meghan said—or didn’t say—at that dinner |
| The dinner host says Martha’s account is "simply untrue" | Whether Meghan’s team actively pushed a statement to discredit Martha |
| Meghan’s Netflix show With Love, Meghan was canceled after 2 seasons | If/when Harry and Meghan will fully reconcile with the royal family |
| King Charles met with Harry and Meghan in London in July 2026 | The current state of Meghan’s relationship with her father, Thomas Markle |
| Martha Stewart has criticized Meghan’s homemaking pivot multiple times |
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
1. Why does Martha Stewart’s opinion matter?
Martha Stewart is the original lifestyle mogul. She built a massive business from scratch—cookbooks, TV shows, home goods, magazines. When she says authenticity matters in that space, people listen. She’s essentially the "gold standard" Meghan is being measured against.
2. Did Meghan actually gossip about King Charles?
We don’t know for sure. Martha says yes. The dinner host says no. It’s a classic "he said, she said" situation. Megyn Kelly believes Martha because of her reputation for being sharp and direct.
3. Why is Megyn Kelly so critical of Meghan Markle?
Kelly has been a longtime critic of Meghan and Harry. She often argues they want privacy but seek publicity, and that they attack anyone who says something they don’t like. This incident fits that pattern in Kelly’s view.
4. What happened to Meghan’s Netflix show?
With Love, Meghan premiered on Netflix but was canceled after two seasons. Martha Stewart suggested the show struggled because Meghan lacked the deep, authentic expertise that lifestyle audiences expect—something Martha spent decades building.
5. Will Harry and Meghan reconcile with the royal family?
Megyn Kelly thinks yes, because King Charles is "a dad before he’s a king." But the relationship has been very strained for years. The July 2026 meeting was a step, but no one knows if it’ll lead to a full reunion.
The Bottom Line
This story is really about credibility, career pivots, and family drama—all playing out in public.
- Martha Stewart = decades of proven expertise, known for being blunt
- Meghan Markle = trying to build a lifestyle brand after royal life, facing skepticism
- Megyn Kelly = believes Martha, thinks Meghan’s team plays hardball with critics
- King Charles = the father/king caught in the middle, possibly ready to forgive
Final Thought: In the world of lifestyle media, authenticity is currency. Martha Stewart has spent 50+ years earning hers. Meghan Markle is still trying to prove she has any.