The glitz and glamour of the 32nd annual Elton John Oscar-viewing dinner and afterparty in Los Angeles this past Sunday brought together a constellation of stars on the red carpet.
This prestigious event is a much-anticipated affair dedicated to supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s vital work in assisting marginalized communities impacted by AIDS.
Selected to host this year’s extravaganza were the dynamic duo of Tiffany Haddish, along with Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka.
The evening promised a gala dinner, live telecast of the Oscars, and an electrifying live auction.
However, behind the scenes, a dramatic twist unfolded as Tiffany Haddish reportedly made a bold move to exclude Meghan and Harry from the guest list.
Initially a supporter of Meghan and Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties, Haddish apparently had a change of heart.
Expressing her weariness with the couple’s actions, she accused them of exploiting their royal connections for financial gain through interviews, books, and Netflix projects.
Disappointed by what she perceived as a failure to achieve true financial independence, Haddish decided to take a stand against the royal couple.
This recent exclusion from Elton John’s star-studded bash is not the first time Meghan and Harry have found themselves on the outside looking in.
Reports suggest that they were also absent from Sir Elton John’s Oscars party in 2023.
Royal expert Tom Bauer interpreted this snub as a reflection of the couple’s diminishing influence in Hollywood, labeling them as “nobodies” in Tinseltown.
In a surprising turn of events, Meghan and Harry’s public relations team offered a different explanation for their absence from the Oscars festivities.
Allegedly, Harry opted out of attending due to discomfort with Kristen Stewart’s portrayal of his late mother, Princess Diana, in the film “Spencer,” which earned Stewart a Best Actress nomination.
Sources claim that Harry was deeply troubled by the movie and wished to avoid any potential encounters with the actress at the awards ceremony.
Despite initial plans to attend the Oscars, Harry contemplated skipping the event altogether, while Meghan was keen on reestablishing their presence in Hollywood.
The couple’s conflicting feelings and the looming prospect of an awkward encounter with Stewart added to the tension surrounding their Oscars attendance.
As the Oscars unfolded last Saturday, Meghan made headlines by subtly reminding the public of their absence from the previous year’s ceremony.
Speculation swirled about the reasons behind their non-invitation, ranging from health concerns to busy schedules.
The underlying theme seemed to be that the royal couple’s current reputation in Hollywood was less than favorable, with suggestions that they were no longer welcome among the A-list crowd.
The ongoing saga of Meghan and Harry’s evolving relationship with Hollywood continues to captivate audiences, with each twist and turn adding layers of intrigue to their narrative.
As they navigate the complexities of fame and public perception, the couple finds themselves at a crossroads, balancing their royal past with their aspirations for a new chapter in the spotlight.