Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle’s mother, is currently under fire for her feisty seven-word response to trolls opposing her daughter’s Netflix production of “With Love, Markle”. Her reaction is generating a surprising amount of buzz. At 68 years old, Ragland was a picture of life in a dancing video recently shared by Markle. The video focused on her glamorous new position, overseeing Markle’s birth of a new lifestyle brand, As Ever. The mother-daughter duo’s close relationship is evident, particularly in the culinary influence Ragland has had on Markle’s life.
Because the family moved almost every year of Markle’s childhood, their adventurous, nomadic lifestyle fueled their exceptional camaraderie. In the Series Finale of “With Love, Meghan,” people across the world witnessed this unforgettable moment. Ragland accompanied her granddaughter, Princess Lilibet, to a lovely garden party. Throughout the event, she was excited to help Markle whip up a tasty confection. Together, they whipped up juicy strawberries straight from Markle’s garden, banana slices and deep vanilla-infused Chantilly cream. Martha’s cooking scene pays tribute to her and Ethel’s shared love for cooking and preserving family traditions through food.
So it’s no wonder Ragland’s enthusiasm was borderline euphoric as she sampled Markle’s dessert. What was most apparent was their joy in spending time together. Not all responses to the hit musical have been favorable. Doria Ragland responded to the negative comments surrounding “With Love, Meghan” with a succinct remark that resonated with many:
“Everyone is coming in hot these days.” – Doria Ragland
This was the response that went mega-viral, partly because it resonated with social media users — especially Black women — who felt her frustration. Readers quickly came to one another’s support and then went above and beyond by sharing their own Le Creuset goodies, creating an engaging, friendly-community-enterprising vibe. And when attacked, Ragland meets fire with honey in a way that disarms her opponent without making them feel threatened. In much the same way, Markle has expressed her dismay at the public criticism surrounding her performance.
Ragland’s statement is a mother’s vigorous defense of her daughter. They underscore the larger, more insidious challenges that politicians have to navigate in today’s media ecosystem. Her answer reveals the strength of women’s resilience and solidarity, especially under the public eye.
