Viola Davis stole the spotlight at the Clooney Foundation for Justices event held at the New York Public Library on Thursday.
However, one notable absence was Meghan Markle, who did not receive an invitation.
Despite the fact that Davis and the Sussexes have not been socially connected since Meghan and Harry’s departure from the monarchy in 2020 and their subsequent move to the United States, the actress and the Duchess share some connections.
They even appeared together in a TV show back in 2004.
In a 2020 interview, Davis expressed her admiration for Meghan when asked if she would consider working with the Royal in the future.
She gushed about her love for Meghan and Harry, stating that she is obsessed with everything they do.
Davis even suggested the possibility of collaborating on a Cagney and Lacey-style project.
However, according to a source, Meghan would not be allowed anywhere near Viola Davis.
The source claims that Meghan manipulated the production staff on a show where both Madame and Viola were guest-starring in order to obtain her SAG (Screen Actors Guild) card.
Meghan allegedly deceived casting directors by lying about being in the Union, hoping that they wouldn’t ask Viola to re-record her scenes, thus avoiding double production costs.
This incident reportedly led to Meghan being blacklisted by many casting agents.
The source’s claims seem to be supported by a video of Meghan confessing to pretending to be in a union to secure a small part in a pilot for Century City, a CBS show from 2004.
Meghan admits that those casting directors will never hire her again, acknowledging her past fraudulent behavior.
Meghan and Harry’s recent activities have stirred controversy among famous personalities.
They have been accused of betraying Hollywood and crossing the picket line due to reports of their new deal with Netflix to produce a film.
A US PR expert, known as Royalty on Twitter, criticized Meghan and Harry for allegedly disregarding actors’ rights by making deals with streaming giants.
The expert’s comments were in response to Royal expert Matt Wilkinson’s tweet about the couple acquiring the rights to a three-million-dollar novel that explores the theme of a parent dying in a car crash.
These remarks come at a time when the Screen Actors Guild SAG-AFTRA walkout and a strike by film and TV writers have brought US film and television production to a standstill.
The strikes are driven by issues related to pay and concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry.
In conclusion, Viola Davis made a memorable appearance at the Clooney Foundation for Justices event, while Meghan Markle was noticeably absent.
Despite their shared connections, it seems that there may be some tension between the two due to an alleged incident involving Meghan’s SAG card.
Additionally, Meghan and Harry’s recent business ventures have drawn criticism for potentially undermining actors’ rights.
These controversies take place against the backdrop of ongoing strikes in the entertainment industry, which have halted production and raised important questions about fair compensation and the future of the profession.