The dream of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to win over Hollywood is rapidly unraveling, as celebrities begin to distance themselves from the couple.
While the Sussexes were initially welcomed and supported by Americans after their shocking departure from the royal family in 2020, it appears they have failed to reciprocate the same level of support.
Hollywood stars, social and political elites, are now growing weary of the Sussexes’ repeated narrative and persistent attacks on their own families, even as they hold onto their royal titles.
Not only have Harry and Meghan lost their popularity in the UK, but they are also facing a growing backlash in the United States.
Several prominent American figures and celebrities have recently snubbed the attention-seeking couple, indicating that people are becoming tired of their constant denigration of the royal family.
The Sussexes, who have already lost their lucrative Spotify deal, were notably absent from the guest lists of high-profile events such as the Obamas’ and Oprah Winfrey’s birthday parties.
They were not even invited to the prestigious Met Gala, and Elton John chose not to include them in his Oscars afterparty.
Meghan’s attempt to celebrate her son Archie’s fourth birthday with A-list celebrities also fell flat, as some of them declined the invitation.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, for example, chose to perform at King Charles III’s coronation concert instead of attending Archie’s party.
Even music icon Taylor Swift snubbed Meghan by declining an invitation to appear on the Sussexes’ now-abandoned podcast, despite receiving a personal letter from Meghan herself.
A royal commentator, Hilary Fordwich, has recently claimed that the social elite in Washington and Hollywood are distancing themselves from Harry and Meghan due to their failure to win over Americans.
Fordwich suggests that the couple missed an opportunity to foster diversity within the royal family and strengthen relations between the US and the UK.
She laments the choices made by the Sussexes, stating, “It’s so sad what they have squandered.
They had almost universal support and hope for what they could bring, whether it was diversity or a transatlantic relationship.
Unfortunately, they made the choice to denigrate the royal family.”
Furthermore, it appears that the political and social elites have also been distancing themselves from Harry and Meghan.
While concrete answers are lacking, it is evident that the couple’s actions have led to this alienation.
The Sussexes now find themselves in a precarious position, with reports suggesting that they may struggle to maintain their lavish lifestyle in their multi-million dollar Montecito mansion.
The past weeks, months, and even the entire year have not been kind to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
They have faced one embarrassment after another, and as Celia Walden noted in a recent interview with GB News, once you become tainted, particularly in America, everyone starts to back off simultaneously.
This situation is compounded by the fact that the couple cannot afford for this distancing to happen.
It seems they have consistently made basic errors and failed to think ahead, solely driven by financial motivations.
Despite having access to the best advice and resources, they have prematurely exposed their brand, ultimately tarnishing their reputation.
Now, the question remains: What will they do next?
The road ahead seems uncertain for Harry and Meghan as they navigate the consequences of their choices and strive to regain the trust and support they once enjoyed.