Meghan Markle made a surprising appearance at a major Hollywood event recently, doing something we haven’t seen from her in years.
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While being a member of the royal family comes with its fair share of duties, such as planting trees and attending ribbon-cutting ceremonies, walking the red carpet has become an equally important part of their role.
Since King George VI attended the premiere of “A Matter of Life and Death” in 1946, British royals have regularly graced fancy opening nights to represent the nation and enjoy some complimentary popcorn.
However, former royal Meghan Markle has been redefining the rules.
Since leaving the UK and settling in Montecito, Meghan has been immersing herself in the Hollywood scene.
She now has a top-tier agent, WME’s Aria Manuel, and has reportedly made connections with A-listers like Cameron Diaz and Kris Jenner.
It seems Meghan is determined to build a network of influential contacts in the entertainment industry.
This weekend, she attended Vanity’s Power of Women event, where she continued to make waves.
On the red carpet, or rather the navy carpet in this case, Meghan did something entirely new: she posed.
Yes, she stopped, started, and then stopped again, just like any seasoned celebrity would.
She even took the time to chat with reporters from Entertainment Tonight and Variety, discussing her time on the TV show “Suits.”
This is a significant departure from Meghan and Harry’s previous red carpet appearances.
In recent years, they either avoided posing altogether, like at the Intrepid Museum’s annual Salute to Freedom Gala in 2021, or quickly posed front-on, as seen at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards in 2022 and the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards this year.
However, Meghan’s behavior at the Variety event indicates a complete shift in her priorities.
She no longer wants to be a royal; she wants to be a Hollywood star.
Let’s compare Meghan’s approach to that of William and Catherine.
At this year’s BAFTA Awards, Catherine playfully patted William on the bottom, and the couple hurried past photographers as if they were afraid of missing out on good seats.
We saw a similar trend at last year’s Top Gun Maverick premiere, where there was no public display of affection.
Even when attending events without their children, William and Catherine rarely engage with the media.
It’s clear that they don’t feel the need to court publicity.
Meghan and Harry, on the other hand, find themselves in a unique position, straddling the line between royalty and celebrity.
They don’t fully belong to either world.
Meghan’s leisurely stroll down the red carpet at the Variety event is a clear indication of where her allegiance now lies.
She has chosen to throw herself into the entertainment industry, showing little concern for the activities of the Windsors.
This is just one example of the many recent events suggesting that Meghan is actively expanding her Hollywood network.
She has been spotted with Beyoncé, Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez, Ted Sarandos, Chris Evans, Alba Bautista, Kevin Costner, Oprah Winfrey, Adam Levine, and many more influential figures.
These encounters demonstrate Meghan’s determination to establish herself as a power player in Tinseltown.
The question remains: is this the life Meghan and Harry always wanted, or are they simply adapting to circumstances?
Their royal status has diminished significantly, leaving them with few options.
Perhaps playing the Hollywood game is a necessity rather than a choice.
It’s worth considering where Harry fits into this equation.
Did he decide to skip the event to avoid small talk, or will he make an appearance soon?
Love may not cost a thing, but maintaining a lavish lifestyle, including private jet flights, can be quite expensive.
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