Meghan and Harry have once again found themselves embroiled in controversy, this time over the 33rd Gotham Awards for Meghan’s Netflix series, “A 24 Past Lives.”
The annual event, held in Manhattan, marks the beginning of the awards season and celebrates exceptional storytelling, particularly within independent projects.
However, their attempts to secure an award for Meghan’s work turned into a public feud that left them blacklisted.
Among the evening’s honorees was Charles Moulton, recognized for his supporting performance in “May-December.”
Co-star Julianne Moore took to Instagram to celebrate his success during the ceremony.
Lili Gladstone, who appeared alongside renowned actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” also took home an award for her lead performance in “The Unknown Country.”
Neon’s “Anatomy of a Fall” made a significant impact, winning the first two awards of the night for Best International Feature and Best Screenplay, with Justine Trait and Arthur Harari as the creative minds behind the script.
A.V.
Rockwell received the Breakthrough Director Award for Focus Features.
The drama unfolded when rumors surfaced that Meghan had asked WME, her talent agency, to pull strings and secure her the prestigious Gotham Award for her Netflix venture.
Presumably, this was in response to previous snubs by other award shows.
Meghan hoped that this accolade would elevate her status in the industry, particularly as a producer.
However, WME made it clear that they were not going to manipulate the situation to cater to Meghan’s desires.
The significance of the award highlighted that it couldn’t be bought.
This incident shed light on the perception of Meghan’s future in Hollywood.
Despite voicing enthusiasm about her upcoming projects during the Variety Gala in Los Angeles, critics remain skeptical.
The reality is that Meghan Markle, a woman over 40, faces significant challenges in the cutthroat world of Hollywood.
It’s not as easy as she may think to jump back into the industry and expect to regain her former glory.
Meghan’s dreams of making people feel something and fostering a sense of community sound admirable, but her actions and attitude haven’t always aligned with these noble aspirations.
Perhaps Meghan should focus on winning over her colleagues and peers in the industry rather than expecting awards to be handed to her on a silver platter.
Harry’s role in this debacle is also questionable.
Instead of advising Meghan on a more strategic approach to her career, he appears to be enabling her unrealistic ambitions.
It’s high time they both face the harsh realities of Hollywood and work their way back into the industry based on their own merits, rather than relying on connections and controversies.