On With Love, Meghan, the Duchess and model remember the less-glamorous side of early-screen life—with humor and nostalgia

August 26, 2025 — In the latest episode of With Love, Meghan, Meghan Markle and Chrissy Teigen reunite for a joyful trip down memory lane, reflecting on their time as briefcase models on Deal or No Deal—and sharing one hilariously unsanitary behind-the-scenes beauty ritual.

According to People, both women—who appeared on the show in the mid-2000s—laughed over a quirky memory: after filming, every model took off their false eyelashes and dropped them into a communal Ziploc bag. Teigen recalled, “I was like, ‘Are these for tomorrow?’ And we’d all just close our eyes. What a time, though,” while Meghan chimed in, “I was just so happy to have health insurance!”

From Briefcase Girls to Besties

Their shared Deal or No Deal days may seem worlds away now, but those early gigs paved the way for their current successes. Meghan appeared on 34 episodes between 2006 and 2007; Teigen made appearances in 2005 and again in 2007.

The episode combines nostalgia with newfound success: Meghan’s evolution from game-show model to duchess and media creator, and Teigen’s rise from “backup girl” to acclaimed cookbook author and model.

Why It Matters

A peek behind the glamour: The lash anecdote is a humorous reminder that even celebrities started with less-than-perfect experiences.

Evolution of two careers: It’s a playful contrast between their modest beginnings and their current achievements in modeling, cooking, broadcasting, and royal life.

Real connection, real laughs: Their camaraderie brings charm and levity to With Love, Meghan—and that authenticity resonates.