Meghan Markle and Prince Harry faced yet another humiliation in their quest to become Hollywood stars as they were denied entry to the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.
The couple, who have been trying to establish themselves in the entertainment industry since leaving the royal family, showed up at the festival in Utah hoping to mingle with celebrities and filmmakers.
However, their plans were thwarted by the security staff, who informed them that they needed invitations to attend the event.
The Sundance Film Festival, founded by Robert Redford, is renowned for showcasing new and innovative works from around the world.
It maintains a strict invitation-only policy, ensuring that only the most relevant and respected individuals in the industry can attend.
The highly sought-after invitations are issued by the festival organizers based on merit and contribution to the film industry.
Meghan and Harry, lacking experience or credentials in the film industry, apparently believed they could bypass the rules and crash the festival without invitations.
Arriving in style on a private jet, they made their way to the festival’s main venue, the Eccles Theater, hoping to enter the screening of the highly anticipated film, “The Power of the Dog,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst.
However, their plan backfired when they were confronted by the security staff, who informed them that their names were not on the guest list and they would not be allowed inside.
Undeterred, the couple tried to leverage their royal status and charm to persuade the staff to grant them entry.
Their efforts, however, proved futile.
Eyewitnesses reported that they were told to leave immediately as their presence was causing a disturbance and upsetting other guests.
As Meghan and Harry were escorted out of the festival by security guards, they were met with boos and jeers from some attendees who accused them of rudeness, arrogance, and disrespect.
The couple’s embarrassing exit from the Sundance Film Festival did not go unnoticed by celebrities in attendance.
Robert Redford himself expressed his shock and disappointment at Meghan and Harry’s actions.
He criticized their lack of respect for the festival’s rules and values, stating that they had no place in the independent film community.
Redford hoped that the couple would learn from their mistake and refrain from attending the festival in the future.
This failed attempt to crash the Sundance Film Festival adds to the series of scandals and controversies that have plagued Meghan and Harry since their move to the US.
The couple has faced criticism for their perceived hypocrisy, invasion of privacy, political activism, lawsuits against the media, and explosive interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres.
Moreover, they have been snubbed by former friends and colleagues within the royal family, who have severed all ties with them.
Meghan and Harry’s rejection at the Sundance Film Festival highlights their unwelcome status in Hollywood and their alienation from both the royal family and the American public.
Dubbed the Duke and Duchess of Disaster by critics, the couple may need to reassess their strategy and goals if they wish to salvage their reputation and image.