In a surprising turn of events, a recent report suggests that Meghan Markle has been making efforts to reconnect with Jennifer Lopez in a bid to revive her fading Hollywood friendships.
However, it seems that Ben Affleck’s wife has firmly rejected the Duchess of Sussex’s attempts.
Sources close to the situation revealed to Globe magazine that this snub is just the latest blow for Meghan, who has faced criticism for cutting off Prince Harry from his own family and distancing herself from her own father, Thomas Markle Sr.
Insiders disclosed that Meghan and Harry were eager to spend time with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, especially after enjoying a double date in Miami with the renowned singer and her former fiancé, Alex Rodriguez.
Unfortunately, the Sussexes were noticeably absent from the guest list at the Hollywood couple’s wedding in August.
It appears that Meghan’s relationship took a hit when she formed a close bond with Mariah Carey, who has long been known as Jennifer Lopez’s rival.
The pop icon even made a guest appearance on Meghan’s podcast series titled Archetypes.
According to an unnamed source in the entertainment industry, Meghan believed that she and JLo had a genuine connection during their double date in Miami.
However, there has been little follow-up since then, and Jennifer Lopez didn’t even consider inviting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to her wedding.
In Jennifer’s eyes, Meghan is considered a C-lister who was fortunate enough to find success, but she cannot compare to the true Hollywood power couple, Jennifer and Ben.
This rejection is undoubtedly embarrassing for Meghan and a blow to Harry, who had hoped to strengthen his circle of friends with Ben Affleck.
Furthermore, any progress made in repairing Harry’s strained relationships with his estranged family could be shattered if he goes ahead with the publication of his highly anticipated $20 million memoir.
Royal expert and former Vanity Fair editor, Tina Brough, shared her insights on the matter during an episode of Lorraine on September 20th.
Tina emphasized that while Harry may have the opportunity to reconnect with his family following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, it will be crucial for him to reconsider his publishing deal with Penguin Random House if he wishes to have a chance at reconciliation.
She also highlighted the importance of Meghan Markle stepping up and playing her part in rebuilding the relationship with the royal family.
Tina expressed that the royal family needs Harry, and there is much work to be done.
On the other hand, she acknowledged that Meghan, as a mother of three children, may not be eager to travel extensively.
Tina proposed a solution for the fractured relationship between the royal couple and the British monarchy.
She suggested that Harry and Meghan spend four or five months in California, where they currently reside, and the remainder of their time fulfilling their royal duties.
However, she acknowledged that this approach would require both Harry and Meghan to possess the necessary skills and willingness to navigate the complexities of family dynamics.
The question that remains is whether Harry and Meghan are prepared to make the necessary compromises and bridge the deep-rooted divisions within the royal family.