Serena Williams Seems Inspired to Cook After Watching Meghan Markle's New Show

Mar. 15, 2025

Meghan Markle; Serena Williams.Photo:Courtesy of Netflix;serenawilliams/Instagram

Courtesy of Netflix;serenawilliams/Instagram

Serena Williamsis feeling inspired in the kitchen!

On Sunday, March 9, the retired tennis great, 43, shared that she was making a homemade dish with ingredients from her garden after watchingMeghan Markle’s new Netflix showWith Love, Meghan, in which the Duchess of Sussex shares her love for cooking, gardening and hosting.

Williams posted on herInstagram Storiesthat she was watching the show, which debuted on March 4 andwill release a second seasonlater this year. About two hours later, the mother of two shared a follow-up video that showed her gathering produce from her luscious garden.

“Alright, we are having a wild and free day in the garden,” she told the camera, wearing a bright orange matching set with her long locks in waves down her back. “I am fresh-picking some more moringa because I want to cook it.”

Serena Williams in her garden.serenawilliams/Instagram

serenawilliams/Instagram

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Williams continued, “I have a ton of moringa at home, but it’s all dry. I want to actually make it fresh, because I was reading that you can cook it and eat it like spinach,” adding that the nutritious plant can be pan-seared or boiled. “I would pan sear it for just a fresh second or two, maybe like a minute, and then I would eat it. I will let you know how that turns out.”

The tennis icon added, “We’re wild today, loud and crazy.”

Serena Williams watching ‘With Love, Meghan’.serenawilliams/Instagram

The day prior, she shared a video of herself making gumbo withher oldest daughterOlympia, 6, whom she shares with husband,Alexis Ohanian. The two also have an 18-month-old named Adira.

“Bet you didn’t know I love cooking,” Williams captioned theInstagramvideo. “Here is me teaching @olympiaohanian my gumbo recipe.”

On March 4, Williams shared the poster for Markle’s show onInstagramwith an emotional caption encouraging people to tune in.

“I’m so excited for you to check out ‘WITH LOVE, MEGHAN,’ now streaming exclusively on Netflix! Join my wonderful friend @meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, as she opens up her world and shares her personal tips for the kitchen, garden, and so much more,” she wrote. “It’s a fun and inspiring series that reminds us all how easy it is to bring a little beauty into our everyday lives, even when we least expect it. Can’t wait for you to experience it!”

Meghan Markle on ‘With Love, Meghan’.Courtesy of Netflix

Courtesy of Netflix

Earlier in the month, Markleshared adorable footage of her daughterPrincess Lilibet spending time with her “auntie,” Williams, at home as they celebrated the launch of her Netflix show.

In Meghan’s Instagram Stories, Lilibet was seen dressed in a cute pink top and floral-printed leggings as she stood next to Williams, who was clapping, and the pair appeared to be playing a personalized Candy Land board game on a coffee table.

The two have been close friends since they met at the Super Bowl in 2010. They were last seen in public together as they watched their friendTyler Perrybeing honored at thePaley Honors Fall Galain December 2024.

source: people.com