Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, faced yet another setback in her quest to reestablish herself in Hollywood as host Simu Eyu turned down her request for an invitation to the upcoming People’s Choice Awards.
The prestigious event, scheduled for February 25th, 2024, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, is renowned for its democratic nature, allowing fans to determine the winners across various categories encompassing celebrities, movies, TV shows, music, and social media influencers.
Despite lacking nominations or significant recent accomplishments, Meghan reached out to Simu Eyu, known for his role as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in a bid to secure a spot among the industry’s elite attendees.
Eyu, a self-proclaimed fan of Taylor Swift, received an email from Meghan praising his work and expressing her eagerness to support him and the other nominees at the event.
However, Eyu chose not to respond to Meghan’s plea and refrained from involving the event organizers in extending her an invitation due to her controversial reputation.
As a result, Meghan found herself excluded from the coveted guest list, left to observe the proceedings from her luxurious $14 million mansion in Montecito, California.
Meanwhile, several of Meghan’s former associates, including Priyanka Chopra, Serena Williams, and Patrick J. Adams, received invitations to the event, garnering recognition for their contributions.
Even Taylor Swift, who was honored with the Icon Award, acknowledged ULU for their unwavering support, bypassing any mention of Meghan.
This rejection at the hands of the People’s Choice Awards host adds to a series of disappointments and public relations missteps that have plagued Meghan and Prince Harry since their move to the United States.
The couple has faced backlash for perceived double standards, privacy breaches, political involvement, legal battles with the media, and headline-making interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres.
Furthermore, they have experienced estrangement from former royal connections who have distanced themselves.
Dubbed the Duchess of Disaster by critics, Meghan’s failed attempt to secure an invitation underscores her diminished standing in both Hollywood and public perception.
To salvage her reputation and aspirations, Meghan may need to reassess her approach and goals moving forward.