Meghan Markle, the former Duchess of Sussex, is currently facing a rough patch in her career as she finds herself entangled in a dispute with the CEO of talent agency WME.
The bone of contention revolves around a missed opportunity – a lucrative deal with Victoria’s Secret that unexpectedly landed in the hands of none other than singer Mariah Carey.
As Meghan attempts to establish herself in the entertainment industry, she faces uncertain times in Hollywood.
Despite signing with WME, a prominent talent agency, in April with the backing of agent Ari Emanuel, many industry observers are puzzled by the lack of significant developments in her career nearly six months later.
This setback follows Spotify’s cancellation of a deal with Meghan.
Initially, her team had announced a monetization strategy for her social media platforms, starting with re-registering the trademark of her blog, The Tig.
However, this endeavor also fell through.
In response, Meghan discreetly opened a secret Instagram account, intending to sell various items on the platform, including clothing brands with affiliate links.
Unfortunately, the public’s response was lukewarm, leading her to halt these marketing efforts.
Meghan’s career trajectory remains precarious, especially when compared to A-list stars, even almost five years after her marriage to Prince Harry.
Meanwhile, her competitor Mariah Carey has recently enjoyed success by securing an exclusive deal with Victoria’s Secret.
Carey is now the face and body of Victoria’s Secret’s holiday collection, showcasing her favorite festive items.
Carey has been making waves this holiday season.
After welcoming the festivities with a viral ice-melting Instagram video, she launched It’s Time t-shirts and other holiday gear in her Amazon merch shop.
Additionally, Carey appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote her upcoming Merry Christmas tour, set to kick off on November 15th at Yarmava Resort and Casino in Highland, California.
Reports suggest that Meghan’s jealousy and frustration reached a peak when she learned about Mariah Carey’s deal.
One tabloid even claimed that Meghan directed her anger at the CEO of WME for allowing this opportunity to slip away.
Adding fuel to the fire, Meghan was recently accused of copying Mariah Carey’s dress.
A photograph of Meghan wearing a black and white striped column dress alongside Prince Harry at a dinner in Montecito, California drew comparisons to the Giorgio Armani outfit worn by Carey in 1996.
Interestingly, Meghan and Mariah had crossed paths before.
The singer appeared on Meghan’s Spotify podcast, where Meghan shared her experience of not being treated as a black woman until she started dating Prince Harry.
During the conversation, Carey playfully called out Meghan, stating, “You give us diva moments sometimes, Meghan.”
Although Meghan appeared flustered, Carey clarified that she was referring to Meghan’s visuals rather than her personality, emphasizing that her comment was light-hearted.
As Meghan Markle continues to navigate her Hollywood career, it remains to be seen how she will overcome these challenges and make her mark in the industry.
With Mariah Carey’s recent successes, the spotlight is shining brightly on both women, adding an intriguing layer to their respective journeys.