Dolly Parton reportedly declined an invitation to appear on Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan, according to commentary shared on a recent episode of The Nerve with Maureen Callahan.
Celebrity commentator Kinsey Schofield alleged the decision was made to avoid any potential risk to Parton’s brand and public image.
“Her team was livid,” Schofield claimed, stating that they viewed the invite as an attempt by Markle to borrow credibility in the lifestyle space where Parton is already well-established. “They knew that this ask was just to give Meghan Markle credibility in this lifestyle space, a space that Dolly does have a lot of credibility in,” she added.
Parton has built a longstanding reputation not just in country music but in lifestyle branding, with successful ventures in food, beauty, and publishing. Schofield noted that Parton’s team viewed the request as strategic positioning, saying they believed “Meghan was trying to take advantage of her popularity.”
The show With Love, Meghan, launched on Netflix in March and features Markle exploring lifestyle topics from wellness to baking, including guest appearances from celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer.
Despite mixed reviews, the series was renewed for a second season.
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