Oprah Winfrey, the renowned TV host, has distanced herself from Meghan Markle by refusing to provide her with a ticket to the 3rd annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Oprah took to Instagram to share a photo of herself dressed in a stunning purple outfit, captioning it, “Off to the Academy Museum Gala with my Color Purple family.”
The picture showcased Oprah wearing a Dolce & Gabbana design, accompanied by chandelier earrings and glasses at the star-studded event.
Interestingly, Oprah and Meghan had recently attended the Variety Power of Women event but managed to avoid each other and did not take any photos together.
Although Oprah could have used her connections to secure Meghan an invitation to the museum gala, she chose not to do so.
WME, Meghan’s agency, is now working tirelessly to involve her in celebrity events, but their efforts seem unfeasible.
This comes as no surprise, as Meghan was previously excluded from Variety’s red carpet.
The Academy Museum Gala, often referred to as the Met Gala of the West, serves as a celebration of cinematic achievement and a fundraiser for the museum’s educational initiatives and public programming.
Jacqueline Stewart, the director and president of the academy museum, reportedly stated that Meghan Markle should not be invited due to her lack of philanthropic contributions to the museum.
It seems that Meghan, who has gained notoriety for criticizing the British royal family for financial gain, is gradually being shunned.
The 2023 academy museum gala took place on Sunday night, honoring Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, and Sophia Coppola.
The event was co-chaired by Ava DuVernay, Dr. Eric Esraelian, Halle Berry, and Ryan Murphy.
Celebrities who graced the red carpet included Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Fantasia Barrino, Tom Blythe, Gayle Garcia Bernal, Lupita Nyong’o, Eugenio Derbez, Natalie Portman, Molly Shannon, Simu Liu, Jay Ellis, Mason Gooding, and Christopher Briney, among many others.
Notable stars such as Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, Leonardo DiCaprio, Barry Keoghan, Lily Gladstone, Kendall Jenner, Demi Moore, Taraji P Henson, John Berthnell, Sterling K. Brown, Nissi Nash, and more also made appearances.
In another report, it has been revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s popularity is declining in the United States.
GB News presenter Mark Dolan spoke with Royal and Showbiz commentator Kinsey Schofield to discuss the couple’s reception among American audiences.
When asked about the fallout from the release of Omid Scobie’s new book on the Sussexes’ endgame, Kinsey commented on Americans’ fascination with the soap opera-like elements of royal stories.
However, she mentioned that in Montecito, where Harry and Meghan reside, their star seems to have faded considerably.
Bookstores in Montecito are showing little interest in Scobie’s book, indicating a decline in the Sussexes’ popularity.
Additionally, Mark referred to the CNN show “King Charles,” hosted by Gayle King and Charles Barkley, which premiered last week with disappointing ratings.
Kinsey concluded the discussion by referring to this phenomenon as being “markled,” highlighting the diminishing interest in the couple.
In conclusion, Oprah Winfrey’s refusal to grant Meghan Markle a ticket to the Academy Museum Gala has further distanced the two personalities.
As Meghan’s popularity wanes in the United States, her exclusion from high-profile events like the museum gala signifies a shift in public perception.