Stella Parton defends Meghan Markle against harsh criticism

Stella Parton, the sister of Dolly Parton, has publicly defended Meghan Markle amid criticism of her Netflix show. Parton described Markle as the "daughter every parent should want." She expressed that some royalists dislike Meghan because they feel she embodies qualities they value, such as being smart, talented, and kind. Parton made her comments on social media in response to reviews of Meghan's show, "With Love," which premiered on March 4. The show features Meghan cooking with friends, including celebrities like Mindy Kaling. Despite making it to the global Top 10, the show received negative reviews from various U.S. media outlets. Some critics noted a lack of direction and purpose in the show's format. In her post, Parton highlighted that if Kate Middleton had produced a similar show, royalists would have praised her heavily. She remarked that Meghan's success is not what the critics are against; they are unhappy because she's the "wrong one" who is thriving. Looking ahead, Meghan is preparing to launch her new podcast, "Confessions of a Female Founder," on April 8.