The 2024 Independent Spirit Awards nominations were recently announced, and one noticeable absence from the list was Meghan Markle’s Netflix docuseries, Harry and Meghan.
The six-part series, which delved into the couple’s controversial departure from the royal family and their new life in California, received widespread criticism from both viewers and critics.
It was labeled as self-indulgent, dishonest, and uninteresting.
Now, it appears that Aidy Bryant, the host of the Spirit Awards, shares the sentiment and has played a role in removing Harry and Meghan from the nominations.
Sources reveal that Bryant, renowned for her comedic sketches on Saturday Night Live and her acclaimed series Shrill, was instrumental in excluding the docuseries from the nominations.
She referred to it as a complete failure and trash, asserting that it did not deserve any recognition.
Bryant seems unimpressed by Markle’s attempt to portray herself as a victim of the media and the monarchy.
She reportedly mocked Markle’s performance, accusing her of overacting and constantly playing to the camera in every scene.
Furthermore, Bryant criticized Markle’s hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness.
She pointed out the irony of Markle complaining about the invasion of privacy and lack of respect while simultaneously exploiting her personal life for profit and fame.
Bryant questioned Markle’s credibility and motives, accusing her of lying and manipulating the public with her sob stories and false accusations.
Bryant’s decision to snub Harry and Meghan from the Spirit Awards nominations has garnered support from many industry insiders who believe that the docuseries was a disgrace to the independent film and TV community.
The Spirit Awards are renowned for celebrating original and diverse voices in cinema, and it is widely believed that Markle’s docuseries failed to meet the standards of quality and integrity that the awards represent.
Among the nominees for the 2024 Spirit Awards are The Lost Daughter, Passing, The Power of the Dog, The Humans, and Reservation Dogs.
The ceremony, scheduled for February 25, 2024, will be streamed live on YouTube and imdb.com from the Santa Monica Beach Tent location.
Expectations are high for Bryant’s monologue, with many hoping that she will deliver a hilarious and witty roast aimed at Markle and her Netflix flop.
In addition to the Independent Spirit Awards nominations, the 2024 awards also recognized outstanding contributions in television.
American fiction, May, December, and Past Lives dominated the nominations, each receiving five nods.
These three movies will compete against All of Us Strangers, Passages, and We Grown Now for the coveted Best Feature award.
The awards also acknowledged The Last of Us, a popular sci-fi series on HBO, and I’m a Virgo, an absurdist miniseries produced by Amazon, both receiving four nominations each.
It is important to note that only new TV shows that have aired for one season and were released between January 1 and December 31 of the current year are eligible for these awards.
Consequently, some high-budget productions were deemed ineligible based on the show’s criteria, which focuses on independent content.
The 2024 Independent Spirit Awards promises to be an exciting event, celebrating the best in film and television.