Meghan Markle’s attempt to leverage her royal status and Hollywood connections has hit a roadblock as the CEO of Walt Disney, Bob Chapek, rejected her offer of investment funds for Disney’s new residential community project in Chatham County, Georgia.
Reports suggest that Chapek dismissed her proposal, considering the funds to be skimmed from her charity foundation.
Sources close to the company reveal that Markle’s representatives approached Chapek with a proposition to invest in the project, which is a collaboration between Disney, the Chatham County government, and local developers.
The initiative aims to establish an inclusive and sustainable community, providing affordable housing, green spaces, recreational facilities, and educational opportunities for residents.
Markle, who recently signed a deal with Disney to lend her voice to a wildlife documentary in exchange for a donation to Elephants Without Borders, expressed her desire to support the project as part of her philanthropic efforts.
She even hinted at using her influence to attract more investors and celebrities.
However, Chapek showed no interest in Markle’s offer, stating that he had no intention of working with her or accepting funds obtained through questionable means from their charity foundation.
Accusing Markle of exploiting her charity work for personal gain and leveraging her royal connections to secure lucrative deals, Chapek conveyed his disappointment with her voiceover work for Disney’s Elephant documentary.
He criticized it for being overly sentimental and lacking the finesse associated with veteran documentary makers like David Attenborough.
Markle’s voiceover work received poor reviews from critics, adding to Chapek’s reservations.
This rejection from Chapek serves as another setback for the Duchess of Sussex, who has been facing public and media backlash since she and Prince Harry announced their decision to step back as senior members of the British royal family and pursue a more independent and progressive lifestyle in North America.
The couple has been accused of selfishness, hypocrisy, and disrespect towards the Queen and the royal tradition.
Markle has also faced criticism for her alleged involvement in various controversies, including bullying allegations from her former staff, a lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday for publishing a private letter from her father, and the release of the unauthorized biography, Finding Freedom, which disclosed intimate details of her relationship with Prince Harry.
Detractors even created a subreddit called R. St. Meghan Markle to mock and ridicule her actions and motives.
Although Markle has not responded directly to Chapek’s rejection, sources close to her reveal that she is hurt and angry by his remarks.
She feels betrayed by Disney, a company she believed to be a friendly and supportive partner.
Reportedly, she is contemplating legal action against Chapek and the company for defamation and breach of contract.