Former WME Vice President Pressured by Meghan Markle for Film Premiere Tickets
In an unexpected turn of events, CEO Ari Emanuel of talent agency WME found himself reaching out to a former colleague for help.
According to reports, he begged a former WME vice president for tickets to the film premiere of Meghan Markle.
The Duchess and Prince Harry were invited to attend the premiere of a new Bob Marley film in Jamaica by Paramount boss Brian Robbins.
A friend close to the Sussexes revealed that Meghan had exerted pressure on Emanuel to secure the coveted tickets.
Interestingly, no photos surfaced of the Sussexes alongside Marley’s family during the event.
Ziggy Marley, Bob’s eldest son, seemed to keep his distance.
This raised questions about the significance of the Sussexes’ presence at the premiere.
It was later discovered that Ziggy Marley’s wife, Owee Marley, a former WME executive, played a crucial role in organizing the outing.
Owee, currently an executive producer of the film, left WME in 2006 to manage Ziggy’s career.
Speculation suggests that WME called in a favor, leveraging Owee Marley’s connections to secure tickets for Meghan and Harry.
If WME orchestrated this outing to mend ties between the Sussexes and the British royal family, it seems to have backfired.
Previous speculations hinted at WME’s involvement in encouraging Meghan and Harry’s reconciliation with the royals.
However, videos and photos from the event revealed that the couple was not seated in VIP sections, raising further questions about WME’s role in the entire affair.
A clip has emerged showing the Sussexes taking their seats at the premiere of the Bob Marley One Love biopic.
The video depicts the former royals being led to their seats, which were located several rows back.
Harry appeared slightly downcast as he followed his wife, while Meghan was seen smiling as she gracefully made her way through the cinema aisles, holding up a stunning gown.
Criticism of the timing of the Sussexes’ engagement in Jamaica has been swift, particularly given the current political climate in the country and the broader Commonwealth realm.
Prime Minister Holness has been vocal about his intentions to transition Jamaica into a republic, following in the footsteps of Barbados.
This sentiment has been echoed by Forte, who advocates for Jamaica’s future to be firmly in Jamaican hands.
Phil Dampierre, a seasoned royal commentator, did not hold back in his critique, labeling the couple’s actions as insensitive.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Dampierre highlighted the delicate timing of the visit, juxtaposed against internal discussions within Jamaica regarding its constitutional relationship with the British monarchy.
He remarked, “It seems that Harry and Meghan will turn up at the opening of an envelope these days,” emphasizing the lack of public support shown by the Sussexes towards King Charles and the Princess of Wales during this pivotal period.
The backdrop to this unfolding drama includes a scheduled referendum in Jamaica, where citizens will decide on maintaining or severing ties with the monarchy.
Dampierre’s reflections on the historical context, particularly the transition of Barbados to a republic without a public referendum, underscore the nuanced and often fraught relationship between Commonwealth nations and the British crown.
The Sussexes’ engagement in Jamaica has reignited debates about their position within the broader royal family and their engagements with Commonwealth countries.