Dior has stated that there are no plans for a deal, and Netflix's interest is uncertain at best. The question remains: what can they possibly do to overcome these challenges? Will they ever give up?
It is clear that Harry will not divorce Meghan because he is addicted to her, and he cannot bring himself to admit that his family, especially William, was right. He is willing to go down with that ship.
I used to believe that he had some humility within him and that once he had children, he would awaken to protect them.
However, that idea seems to be long gone. He no longer seems to care about anyone but himself, allowing Meghan to run the show with the children.
Meghan believes that the kids are her trump card. If things become so dire that she cannot salvage her and Harry's reputation, she will exploit the children one by one, or even together. Narcissists thrive on controlling people and things that they believe others desire. She thought she would be able to control the royal family with the kids, but she grossly miscalculated in that regard.
Unfortunately, those poor kids have missed out on the opportunity to have the Queen of England, the UK, and the Commonwealth as their Gan Gan - a truly lovely and loving woman. They are also missing out on the love and warmth of their two grandfathers, a step-grandmother, and all their aunts, uncles, and cousins. Initially, these kids may be poisoned against the family, but I hope that at least one of them will one day realize the truth about what their parents have done to them. I hope they distance themselves as far as possible from Meghan and Harry, who should be seen for the monsters they truly are when they attempt to exploit their own children to save themselves and their brand.
Meghan had assumed that they would become a billion-dollar brand. They should have immediately followed up their Time magazine appearance by behaving as the PR machine presented them: focusing on American charities, without using them for virtue signaling, hosting podcasts that profile Invictus athletes, and publishing a book about the charities they worked with. They should have engaged in at least one podcast per week to build an audience. However, they squandered opportunities and failed to deliver.
Do not believe those who claim that they will definitely be nominated for awards or that they will secure an Emmy win. While the Emmys may, for the most part, be a joke where celebrities pat themselves on the back for minimal effort, they still hold some prestige and gravitas, especially in the documentary series category. There are several other potential nominees, including documentaries by renowned filmmakers like Ken Burns and series on significant subjects such as the 1619 project and Tupac Shakur. Given Meghan and Harry's current reputation, it is highly unlikely they will receive any recognition. Anyone who suggests otherwise is simply making baseless claims.
As one commenter wisely noted, Meghan seems to live in a bygone era, where all press was considered good press, and individuals rarely faced consequences for their actions. However, times have changed. With countless online platforms and social media, reputations can be easily tarnished, making it difficult for individuals with a bad reputation, whether justified or not, to thrive financially.
Meghan appears to focus on the trappings of being a Hollywood elite and believes that by acquiring them, she has secured her place at the top of the hierarchy. The fact that she lives in an elite neighborhood, alongside her neighbors, seems to reinforce this notion. However, it is worth noting that Kensington Palace Gardens, right in front of Kensington Palace, is arguably one of the most elite addresses on the planet that the public can purchase.
She seems to ignore the significance of her prestigious surroundings and instead fixates on Hollywood's glamour. She believes that possessing material wealth and proximity to influential figures like Oprah places her at the pinnacle of success. Meanwhile, she perceives the press's scrutiny and criticism as a reflection of the treatment endured by celebrities like Britney Spears. However, such a comparison is misplaced and misleading.
The difference between Meghan and those other individuals is that they have genuine accomplishments to their names, whereas Meghan simply married a man with the right lineage. It's common knowledge that she resided in Nottingham Cottage until the renovation of the second largest apartment in Kensington Palace was completed for her.
She aspires to play the game to stay on top, and while many in the entertainment industry are genuinely kind and decent people, they understand the importance of projecting the right persona. Connections and image play just as significant a role as looks, talent, and business acumen. Unfortunately, Meghan and Harry were bestowed with everything, except for tact. They accepted all the privileges offered to them and then directed their ingratitude back at the Royal Family.
If only that pair would keep their mouths shut from time to time. Frankly, most people aren't interested in what they have to say. Many of us are here for the train wreck, so why should platforms like Spotify pay for content that consumers can already obtain for free from tabloids? Not everyone has the time or inclination to sit and watch something that can be summarized within minutes elsewhere.
As one commentator astutely observed, the sheer number of stories they have to counter indicates that they recognize the severity of their situation. However, separately, they each believe they have a way to recover from this debacle. Harry seems to pin his hopes on the heart of the Invictus project, believing that it will improve his reputation. He may even entertain the idea of writing another book, assuming it will become a massive bestseller. Foolishly, he might even believe that he can return to the UK at some point and seamlessly pick up where he left off. If all else fails, he's rather naïve.
On the other hand, Meghan seems to harbor aspirations of reinventing herself as a mythical "Megan 2.0." She envisions establishing a successful lifestyle site, penning her own memoir that outsells Harry's, and most importantly, meticulously orchestrating the lives of the children whom she believes Americans genuinely care about. In her mind, they would be treated as the prince and princess of the USA. She, too, demonstrates a lack of foresight.
It's unlikely that they are currently making many plans together. It's peculiar that they even hinted at it. Gwyneth Paltrow started a blog, Goop, but expanded it beyond that concept to make it more substantial. Although I personally find her methods sneaky, she has successfully entered the business world. This is something Meghan could try to emulate, given her background as a well-known actress.
Regarding "The Tig," Meghan's writing in her now-defunct blog was lackluster and uninteresting. It would have been just as tedious and uninspiring as her podcast. Unfortunately for her, she has nothing noteworthy to say because she is a narcissist. Instead of being authentic, she borrows the fascinating aspects of other people's lives, like Diana and her circle of friends.
