Meghan Markle, the former Duchess of Sussex, has once again found herself in the spotlight, this time for her unexpected appearance at a Netflix Tastemaker event.
The question on everyone’s mind is: why was she even there?
Accompanying her friend, Misan Harriman, to his film event in Montecito, California, Meghan made a fashion statement in a tan Valentino blazer ensemble.
However, it wasn’t her outfit that caused a stir.
It was the fact that she gate-crashed a Netflix event, potentially held at the home of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, who is rumored to be distancing himself from the duchess.
Harriman, the mastermind behind the 17-minute film titled “The After,” may have thought it was appropriate to bring Meghan as his plus one.
But let’s be honest, Meghan has made her distaste for London, where the film was entirely shot, quite clear.
Her presence at the event seemed more like a slap in the face to everyone involved in the project.
It appears that she can’t resist making everything about herself, regardless of her actual connection to the event.
To add fuel to the fire, Meghan positioned herself front and center during the panel discussion, alongside Harriman and actor David Oyelowo.
This move left many scratching their heads.
She had no legitimate reason to be there since she had no involvement in the production.
She wasn’t a producer, crew member, or even part of the cast.
Her presence was not only baffling but also audacious.
Photos from the event show Meghan sporting her usual “engrossed” expression, although to some, it appeared more like she was disinterested or zoned out.
Her attempt to appear engaged came across as disingenuous, as if she was more interested in hogging the limelight than contributing anything meaningful to the conversation.
It’s evident that she is desperate to maintain relevance in an industry that is growing impatient with her.
Let’s not forget about David Oyelowo, the star of “The After.”
He likely didn’t sign up for his promotional event to be overshadowed by a royal crasher.
The film, a small project with a relatively unknown cast, was entirely shot in London, a city Meghan seems to have a strong aversion to.
So why did she insert herself into a project where she was essentially irrelevant?
Meghan’s presence at the event was not a power move; it was a clear indication of her struggle to remain significant in the entertainment world.
While Oyelowo continues to earn recognition through his talent and hard work, Meghan appears to be clinging onto tenuous connections and begging for attention from the industry.
This event was not a triumph for her; rather, it highlighted her diminishing influence and the harsh reality that she is not succeeding based on her own merit.