Meghan Markle faced yet another disappointment as she was left out of People Magazine's 50th Anniversary issue cover, which featured Hollywood legends such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, and Michael J. Fox. The star-studded cover also included Drew Barrymore, Viola Davis, Dwayne Johnson, Nicole Kidman, John Legend, Matthew McConaughey, Serena Williams, Reese Witherspoon, and even an adorable Corgi. It was no surprise that Meghan didn't make the cut, as she couldn't hold a candle to these renowned celebrities. Jennifer Aniston, in particular, isn't a fan of Meghan, and when Meghan reached out to People about being on the cover, she was informed that it wouldn't be necessary.
Reports have now emerged suggesting that even Oprah Winfrey, who conducted the highly publicized interview with Meghan and Prince Harry, has grown disillusioned with Meghan after uncovering troubling details that cast doubt on the truthfulness of Meghan's claims. Sources close to Oprah revealed that in the month following the interview, she conducted further investigation to verify some of Meghan's more shocking allegations.
During this investigation, inconsistencies and contradictory evidence to key parts of Meghan's story came to light. For example, Oprah's team struggled to substantiate Meghan's assertion that Palace officials refused to help when she expressed suicidal thoughts while pregnant, as no formal request for help could be found on record. Additionally, Oprah heard rumors from other royal sources that it was actually Meghan who made Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, cry before the wedding, due to a disagreement over a dress fitting for Princess Charlotte. Kate allegedly told friends that she was left in tears by Meghan's demanding behavior and attitude.
Furthermore, as Oprah delved deeper, she discovered that several key Palace staff members who Meghan claimed mistreated her were no longer in the roles described by Meghan at the times of the alleged incidents. Their employment records contradicted Meghan's timeline of events. Additionally, important context seemed to be missing from Meghan's accounts. It was revealed that it's standard protocol for all royal brides to have someone present for dress fittings in case adjustments are needed, making Meghan's argument with Kate seem less unreasonable.
As Oprah pieced together this new information, she reportedly became concerned that Meghan may have exaggerated parts of her story or presented an edited version of events. Oprah felt misled and used by Meghan to further a personal agenda against the royals. Their once-friendly relationship quickly turned sour, and Oprah confronted Meghan with her findings during a heated phone call shortly after the interview aired.
Tensions escalated further when Prince Harry and Meghan announced lucrative business deals with Netflix and Spotify worth over $100 million. Oprah viewed this as the ultimate betrayal and saw it as evidence that Meghan had used her for publicity and headlines to launch the couple's new royal careers in America. Since then, Oprah and Meghan have had no communication, and Oprah has declined invitations to attend events with the Sussexes. Their friendship imploded within months, as skepticism grew regarding Meghan's credibility and intentions surrounding the royal interview.
Sources indicate that Oprah now regrets giving Meghan such a prominent platform without conducting thorough fact-checking. She worries about enabling someone who appears more interested in self-promotion than in the whole truth. Ironically, Oprah's association with Meghan has damaged her own reputation. Her exhaustive examination of Meghan's claims revealed inconsistencies and missing pieces that shattered the trust between them. Oprah now joins the growing number of those who believe that Meghan may not be the entirely truthful victim she portrayed herself to be. Only time will tell if more truth comes to light, further unraveling this complex situation between Oprah Winfrey and Meghan Markle.
