There have been suggestions that perhaps someone should check the car park, as Meghan might be walking up and down, hoping for paparazzi attention. Oprah, though, is no stranger to the spotlight and is not naive; she likely wants to avoid any toxic drama associated with the Sussexes stealing the spotlight from her event. She knows that the tabloids would inundate the headlines with articles about Meghan and her smiles on the red carpet, which might overshadow the actual premiere. This scenario would be reminiscent of Gloria Dyam's experience earlier this year when she and other awardees and her award show itself were overshadowed because of the Duchess of Sussex and the dramatic car chase incident.
The question arises: Does Meghan even have knowledge about the movie "The Color Purple," which centers on the struggles of African American women? Accusations of discrimination by someone who appears to have self-identity issues do not present a favorable image, especially considering Meghan's own experiences with discrimination. Additionally, Tyler Perry, who is known for his collaboration with many talents, has never cast Meghan or involved her as a producer in any of his projects. Oprah, too, has remained publicly silent about Archie's Netflix special or the book "Endgame."
Amidst these developments, there are rumors that WME (William Morris Endeavor) might be planning to drop Meghan due to her controversial image, especially following the release of "Endgame." Some speculate that Hollywood figures like Steven Spielberg are distancing themselves from the couple to avoid any damage to their relationships with other members of the royal family, such as Prince William and Princess Catherine.
Earlier this year, Oprah excluded Harry and Meghan from a star-studded birthday party, and Cara Kennedy, in her commentary on their absence, suggests it signifies a shift in the Sussexes' fortunes. She argues that trading royal duties for celebrity status hasn't been as successful as the couple had hoped. Kennedy points to Harry's revelations during a March 2021 Oprah interview, where they discussed concerns raised by a royal family member about the skin color of their son, Archie. While this disclosure raised questions about racism within the royal family, Harry clarified in an interview with Tom Bradby that he didn't accuse his family of racism.
Kennedy argues that these conflicting interviews reflect the Sussexes' campaign against the British monarchy, accusing them of using Oprah as a pawn. In California, where Harry and Meghan now reside, the release of Scobby's new book "Endgame" has reportedly led to a decline in the couple's popularity. Royal expert Kinsey Scoffield claims that local bookstores in Montecito show little interest in stocking the book. She suggests that residents disapprove of how Harry and Meghan have treated their family members, leading to a loss of interest and respect for the Sussexes.
