Meghan Markle’s newly established PR and management company is facing a major setback with the release of the controversial book, Endgame.
The management team at WME, who represents Meghan, is struggling to find a way forward amidst the disaster caused by the book.
In an attempt to salvage the situation, former BBC Royal correspondent Michael Cole suggests that Prince Harry should issue a statement clarifying that he does not accuse his relatives of racism.
This is seen as a crucial step for the prince to address the damaging implications of the book.
Meanwhile, WME is left horrified and exasperated by the ongoing scandal.
A source close to the agency revealed to the Express that apart from the race row, even the American public is growing weary of the mean-spirited and cruel attacks on Princess Kate.
Although it is unclear whether Meghan and Harry were the sources of these attacks, the public tends to assume so due to their past connections with Mr Scobie.
To avoid further backlash, it is imperative for them to distance themselves from Scobie and denounce his book as either untrue or reported out of context.
Failure to do so could jeopardize the string of deals being negotiated for Meghan, as well as their production company Archwell.
Their future as a Hollywood power couple largely depends on how they handle this difficult situation.
In another blow to Meghan’s aspirations, rumors are circulating on a Celebrity Blog that the CEO of WME agency has refused to pay the required $75,000 fee for Meghan to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
This rejection has put both Meghan and the agency in a challenging position.
The selection committee of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, comprising past honorees, meticulously chooses new honorees from a vast pool of nominations.
Spanning 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and 3 blocks of Vine Street, the Walk of Fame is a renowned attraction for tourists worldwide.
It holds immense prestige as fans can interact with the stars, taking pictures and posing next to them.
Honorees are recognized in six categories: motion pictures, television, live theatre, live performance, radio, recording, and sports entertainment.
Recently, actor Macaulay Culkin, famous for his roles in Home Alone, Richie Rich, and My Girl, was honored with a star.
Expressing his gratitude, Culkin highlighted the love and esteem he felt from this recognition.
However, Meghan Markle’s nomination faced rejection due to two significant reasons.
Firstly, nominees in the entertainment industry must have a minimum of five years of experience in their respective fields and a history of charitable contributions.
Meghan did not meet the experience criteria, and doubts have been raised about the authenticity of her charity work.
Secondly, it has been reported that Meghan refused to pay the requested fee for her star, despite it being customary for the nominating organization to cover this cost.
The fee, amounting to $75,000 as of 2023, is utilized for the creation, installation, and maintenance of the star.
As Meghan Markle and her PR team navigate through these challenges, the future of her career in Hollywood remains uncertain.
The fallout from the controversial book and the rejection from the Hollywood Walk of Fame pose significant obstacles.