Cleo, engaged to Hollywood mastermind Simon Kinberg, celebrated alongside a close-knit group of fellow VIPs. The guest list included notable names like Cameron Diaz, Sophie Richie, and Rachel Zoe.
Megan Markle's absence from the festivities raised eyebrows, especially considering her recent appearance in a photo alongside Cleo Wade at an event. Megan faced some light-hearted teasing for not securing an invitation to the birthday party.
It's worth noting that Nicole Richie, Lionel Richie's daughter and former best friend of Paris Hilton, has connections to Cameron Diaz as they are sisters-in-law. Megan had previously mentioned meeting Cameron at a sushi place, which had led to some speculations.
However, it remains unclear whether Megan's non-invitation was related to any prior incidents. Cleo Wade, an accomplished author, poet, and activist, is often seen at the forefront of fashion week events. Before her engagement to Simon Kinberg, Cleo was in a two-year relationship with Senator Corey Booker, who is often touted as a future presidential candidate. Cleo also has a dedicated fan base, with 779,000 Instagram followers and a TED Talk under her belt.
Notably, Megan Markle had expressed interest in playing a role alongside Angelina Jolie in a proposed reboot of the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" series. The original film, centered around two spies unknowingly marrying each other while assigned to destroy each other, was a global hit, grossing $478 million worldwide.
However, Amazon Prime Studios is set to create a new series adaptation, with Donald Glover and Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the leads. Megan Markle wasn't considered suitable for any of the parts, as scriptwriter Simon Kinberg suggested that he believed Megan lacked the necessary flexibility for the role, and her image and brand didn't align with the film's requirements.
Despite Cleo Wade's prior friendship with Megan, recent actions such as Cleo removing her name tag from a photo celebrating Megan's birthday have indicated potential strain in the relationship. Furthermore, Megan was notably absent from Cleo's recent birthday celebration, suggesting that there may be more to the story behind Megan's absence than meets the eye.
In other news, Meghan Markle's fashion choices have recently come under scrutiny. This scrutiny comes on the heels of revelations made by Daniel Zir, a royal commentator and expert, who wondered whether Megan's changing fashion taste indicated a shift in her image. Zir questioned if this was part of a strategic move to appeal to a different audience.
He noted that Megan had signed with Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel of WME, emphasizing her potential venture into the entrepreneurial world. While Zir acknowledged that Megan's style had evolved, he expressed doubt that we would see her showcasing high-end sartorial choices or dripping in luxury again.
It appears that there's a shift in how Megan and Harry are presenting themselves, possibly reflecting a newfound awareness of the changes needed to reboot their brand. Zir concluded by noting that there might be a transformation underway in "Sussex Land," suggesting a fresh approach to their public image.
