At the recent G9 Ventures Summer Summit in the Hamptons, Meghan Markle found herself in a rather awkward position.

Hosted by the influential Amy Griffin, the event was a gathering of notable figures, yet Markle seemed to be on the outside looking in.

Accompanied by fashion designer Misha Nanoo and cosmetics mogul Bobby Brown, she was noticeably absent from any snapshots alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Reese Witherspoon or Gwyneth Paltrow.

This absence has sparked a flurry of speculation.

It appears that Meghan is still struggling to gain acceptance within the elite circles of Hollywood, a world she once knew so well.

Despite her high-profile efforts, including her podcast that didn’t quite hit the mark and uncertain ventures like the American Riviera Orchard, her quest for approval seems to be an uphill battle.

Even with opportunities to rub shoulders with successful entrepreneurs such as Susan Blakely, the founder of Spanx, and Jamie Kern Lima of IT Cosmetics, Meghan’s attempts to break into the A-list scene have not yielded the desired results.

It raises the question: what does it take to be embraced by the Hollywood elite?

Interestingly, Meghan shares mutual connections with stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently hosted a lavish goop event and birthday celebration.

Yet, Meghan’s absence from this guest list has only fueled rumors about her standing in the industry.