The Oscars, known for its roasting and mocking of celebrities, spared no one this year.
However, noticeably absent from the list of targets were Harry and Meghan Markle.
While some may see this as a missed opportunity to take a dig at the couple, it actually speaks volumes about their relevance in Hollywood.
They have become yesterday’s news, no longer worthy of being mocked or even invited to the prestigious awards show.
Even the afterparties seemed to have snubbed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Rumors circulated that they were planning a major get-together at their Montecito home, but it was allegedly canceled due to the SVB banking mess.
However, royal fans quickly dismissed this as another lie, questioning how the collapse of a bank could possibly be linked to the couple’s party plans.
The absence of A-listers at their gathering only fueled the perception that Harry and Meghan are losing their star power.
Some speculated that Archie’s recent birthday celebration suffered a similar fate.
With a coronation taking place on the same day, critics suggested that the couple deliberately scheduled a major event to overshadow their son’s special day.
However, others argued that the lack of attendance was simply due to the fact that no one wanted to come.
Regardless of the truth, it seems that the Sussexes are facing a growing perception that Hollywood is falling out of love with them.
Celebrity PR expert Carla Spate shed some light on why it would not have made sense for Harry and Meghan to attend the Oscars.
She explained that the couple had no reason to be there, as their documentary wasn’t nominated, Meghan isn’t currently acting, and Harry has no plans to pursue an acting career either.
Spate emphasized that celebrities usually attend these events if they are nominated, networking, or promoting a project.
Since the Sussexes didn’t fit into any of these categories, their absence was not surprising.
This year’s Oscars viewers seemed to agree with Spate’s analysis.
Social media users questioned why Meghan would attend when she hasn’t been actively involved in any projects.
Some even wondered if the couple had received an invitation at all.
Speculation grew that they were afraid of being mocked, which could explain their decision to stay away.
Kinsey Schofield, host of the To Die For Daily podcast, commented on the situation, expressing her belief that Harry and Meghan had anticipated more support from Hollywood than they have received.
It seems that the couple’s absence from the Oscars has only reinforced this perception.
In the end, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a wise choice by avoiding the potential humiliation of the Oscars.
While they may no longer be the center of attention in Hollywood, they can focus on their own endeavors and continue to carve out their own path outside of the glitz and glamour of the awards season.