Reese Witherspoon has reportedly rejected Meghan Markle’s request to appear as a guest on the podcast Archetypes.

According to New Idea, Markle was disappointed with Witherspoon’s decision, as she had hoped to have the renowned actress on board.

The rumor suggests that Markle initially wanted Witherspoon for an episode discussing the bimbo trope, given her iconic role in Legally Blonde.

However, she ultimately went with Paris Hilton instead, according to an inside source.

The source also claims that Markle had been eager to collaborate with Witherspoon because she embodies everything Markle aspires to be: powerful, successful, and highly respected.

Markle believed they would make a great team, but Witherspoon appears uninterested, stated the source.

However, it is speculated that Witherspoon’s hesitance to team up with Markle may be related to her admiration for Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Witherspoon and Catherine had a strong connection and stayed in touch.

Given Markle’s public statements about a rift with Catherine, it is likely that Witherspoon distanced herself from the situation, the source added.

Catherine, known for her glamour, struck a chord with Witherspoon during her royal tour with Prince William in 2011.

Photos from that day captured the Hollywood actress looking starstruck as she engaged in conversation with the newlywed princess.

In her 2018 book, Whiskey in a Teacup, Witherspoon fondly recalled their meeting, admitting she was overwhelmed by the invitation.

“The scream that issued from the lips upon receiving the invitation, you would have thought I was going to die,” Witherspoon shared.

She further expressed her appreciation for how the royals value family and their commitment to doing good for others.

Witherspoon confessed that meeting Kate Middleton sparked her interest in the royal family.

Meanwhile, Meghan’s podcast has been nominated in the Best Podcast of 2022 category at the People’s Choice Awards.

The winners are determined by popular vote, and Markle’s podcast will be up against tough competition, including Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain, Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Call Her Daddy, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Not Skinny Not Fat, Smart Less, and Why Won’t You Date Me with Nicole Byer.

In the latest episode of Markle’s podcast, released on Tuesday, the 25th, she hosted actress Issa Rae and comedian Ziwe Fumudo.

The trio engaged in a discussion about the stereotype of the angry black woman.

Earlier, Markle faced criticism for her podcast episode featuring a conversation with Paris Hilton about the labels of bimbo and dumb blonde.

American columnist Kat Timpf condemned Markle for her comments and advised her to gain perspective, highlighting her constant complaints despite her wealth and prestige.

“All of her millions and millions of dollars and all the prestige that she has, and yet all this person can do is constantly complain.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard her say something positive.

It’s always a sob story.

It’s very intense.

She’s never just a little sad,” Timpf remarked.

Timpf emphasized the need for Markle to gain control over her emotions and outlook on life.