Dara Huang, the ex-fiancée of Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and mother to his son, recently weighed in on a viral moment from Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle series With Love, Meghan—and she didn’t hold back.
In episode two of the Netflix cooking series, Meghan, 43, surprised viewers when she gently corrected actress Mindy Kaling for calling her by her former surname. As the two discussed childhood food memories, Mindy casually referred to the Duchess as “Meghan Markle.”
With a warm smile, Meghan responded: “It’s so funny that you keep saying ‘Meghan Markle.’ You know, I’m Sussex now.”
She went on to explain the significance behind her name change: “You have kids, and you go, ‘No, I share my name with my children.’”
Mindy, visibly surprised but supportive, nodded in agreement: “Now I know, and I love it.”
Dara’s Unexpected Reaction
While the moment was intended to highlight Meghan’s sense of identity as a mother and duchess, it sparked a range of reactions online.
One of the most talked-about came from Dara Huang, who commented on a Daily Mail Instagram post featuring the clip. Her simple reaction? “That was weird.”
Though brief, Dara’s comment quickly drew attention, prompting fans to speculate on her perspective and whether her reaction was aimed at Meghan’s correction or the overall exchange.
Mindy Kaling Responds to the Viral Moment
Following the online stir, Mindy Kaling addressed the viral moment during an appearance on The View. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin brought up the scene, asking what the interaction was like from Mindy’s perspective.
“I had a great time,” Mindy said. “But I’ve noticed whenever I do anything with Meghan, it becomes big news.”
She also revealed she didn’t even recall the moment at first: “We were just making sandwiches. And then TikTok zooms in on my face like, ‘Look at this emotion you felt,’ and I didn’t even remember it—because we filmed it almost nine months ago!”
Despite the unexpected attention, Mindy was full of praise for the Duchess: “I loved my time with Meghan. And honestly, let her promote her show—it was great. It’s just fascinating how strong the reactions are.”
As With Love, Meghan continues to generate buzz, it’s clear that even seemingly light-hearted moments are drawing big headlines—and reactions from some unexpected corners of the royal-adjacent world.
