Former royal and actress Meghan Markle has faced yet another rejection in her attempt to make a comeback in Hollywood.
The Duchess of Sussex, who has been embroiled in scandals and lawsuits since leaving the UK, sent an email to Simu Liu, the host of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, asking for an invite to the event.
However, her plea was met with silence as Liu chose to ignore her.
The People’s Choice Awards, scheduled for February 25, 2024, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, are renowned for being one of the most popular and democratic awards shows.
Fans have the power to vote for their favorite celebrities, movies, TV shows, music, and social media stars.
The event boasts a star-studded guest list, featuring some of the biggest names in the industry.
Despite having no nominations or achievements to her name, Meghan Markle apparently believed she deserved a spot among the elite.
She reached out to the host, Simu Liu, hoping to secure an invitation.
Liu, best known for his role as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is a self-proclaimed Taylor Swift fan and has vowed to protect the singer from any slander during the show.
Sources reveal that Meghan’s email to Liu expressed her admiration for his work and her desire to attend the event to support him and the other nominees.
She also hinted at having projects in the pipeline that she wanted to discuss with him.
The email concluded with a flattering compliment, praising Liu as an inspiration to both her and her husband, Prince Harry.
However, Liu was unimpressed by Meghan’s email and made the decision to ignore her request.
He neither replied to her nor forwarded her message to the event organizers, who have the final say on guest invitations.
Aware of Meghan’s reputation and controversies, Liu distanced himself from her, refusing to provide her a platform for self-promotion.
He saw through her attempt to exploit him and the event for personal gain.
As a result, Meghan found herself excluded from the guest list and had to watch the event from the comfort of her $14 million mansion in Montecito, California.
Adding to her humiliation, some of her former friends and colleagues, including Priyanka Chopra, Serena Williams, and Patrick J. Adams, were invited to the awards show and received recognition for their work.
Even Taylor Swift, who won the Icon Award, thanked Liu for his support and friendship, further snubbing Meghan.
This failed attempt to secure an invite to the People’s Choice Awards is just the latest in a series of setbacks and embarrassments for the Duchess of Sussex since relocating to the US.
Meghan and Prince Harry have faced criticism for their perceived hypocrisy, lack of privacy, political activism, lawsuits against the media, and explosive interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres.
Moreover, they have been shunned by many former friends and colleagues within the royal family, severing all ties.
Meghan’s unsuccessful bid to attend the People’s Choice Awards highlights her unwelcome status in Hollywood and her growing estrangement from both the royal family and the American public.
Dubbed the Duchess of Disaster by her critics, she may need to reassess her strategy and goals if she hopes to salvage her reputation in her new endeavors.