In a press conference held prior to the highly anticipated 2023 Golden Globe Awards, Cedric the Entertainer, the host for the event, expressed his strong disapproval of the Netflix docuseries Heart of Invictus, featuring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Known for his comedic prowess, Cedric did not hold back as he criticized the series for what he believed to be a shameless attempt to gain sympathy from the public and critics alike.
Cedric firmly believed that Heart of Invictus, which follows the stories of wounded veterans participating in the Invictus Games, was undeserving of a nomination for the prestigious Golden Globe Awards.
His dissatisfaction with the series stemmed from watching its first episode, which was released on Netflix in November 2022.
Cedric was appalled by what he perceived as Meghan Markle portraying herself as a victim, both of the royal family and the media.
He found her depiction in the series to be a litany of complaints about the difficulties she faced in her life, including bullying, harassment, her decision to leave the country, suicidal thoughts, racial discrimination, and more.
In Cedric’s eyes, Meghan Markle overshadowed the real heroes of the series – the veterans who had lost limbs, eyesight, hearing, mental health, family, careers, dignity, and hope.
He accused her of using these veterans as mere props to showcase her purported compassion and generosity, a move he found deeply disingenuous.
Cedric’s criticism did not stop at Meghan alone; he also took issue with Prince Harry’s support of what he perceived as Meghan’s narcissistic agenda.
Cedric felt that Prince Harry had betrayed his country, family, and comrades, as he was expected to be a prince, a soldier, a leader, and a role model.
Instead, in Cedric’s eyes, Prince Harry had become a puppet, a traitor, a coward, and a sellout, abandoning his duty, honor, heritage, and legacy.
Cedric’s outrage reached a tipping point, leading him to take action.
He revealed that he had personally removed Heart of Invictus from consideration for the Golden Globe nominations.
According to Cedric, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization responsible for the awards, shared his sentiment, agreeing that the series did not deserve recognition.
For Cedric, the Golden Globes were meant to celebrate artistic excellence, creative vision, and social impact – none of which he believed Heart of Invictus possessed.
In his closing statement, Cedric expressed his deep respect for the veterans who had participated in the Invictus Games.
He commended their courage and resilience, wishing them all the best in finding peace and happiness in their lives.
As the host of the Golden Globes, he promised to deliver a funny, entertaining, and inspiring show, teasing the audience with hints of surprises in store for the night.
Cedric expressed his honor at being part of the most prestigious and glamorous event in Hollywood, ready to rock the house.