Though Meghan's jam hasn't hit the shelves yet, the journey it's taken is quite remarkable. Meghan's supposed friends have been eagerly promoting it, but that's hardly surprising considering they likely feel obligated to flatter her. The confirmed recipients of the "Scam Jam" are as follows:
- Kelly McK Zen, a friend and mother
- Abigail Spencer, a close friend from Meghan's days on the show "Suits"
- Heather Dur, a friend of Meghan's
- Deler, a fellow P wife and the spouse of Harry's friend Nacho
- Chris Jenner
- Tracy Robbins, the wife of Brian Robbins, CEO of Paramount
- Garcelle Beauvais, who met Meghan at a variety event
- Mindy Carling, who appeared on "Archetypes"
- Chrissy Teigen, who was on "Deal or No Deal"
- Tracee Ellis Ross, whose connection is unclear
These individuals have all been confirmed to have received Meghan's jars of jam so far. However, speculation about the identity of number one abounds. According to rumors, some labels were peeling off the jars, and some attempted returns were unsuccessful. One wonders who else could have received Meghan's remarkable strawberry jam. Perhaps Ari Emanuel's designer wife, Sarah Singer, could be among them. It's suspicious that she hasn't posted about it yet, casting doubt on a connection with WME.
Rumors suggest that before sending the jam to her friends, Meghan demanded that WME commit to an agreement where the agency's employees would agree to buy a product once a new batch was produced. However, no one agreed to purchase Meghan's jam, leading to WME terminating her contract. There's no indication that the talent agency will renew it.
Last April, Meghan signed with the prominent Hollywood talent agency William Morris Endeavor to oversee her business and career ventures. However, over the past year, Meghan faced difficulties securing brand deals through WME, leading her to seek support from Netflix for her venture, American Riviera Orchard. This move signaled the end of her contract with WME, as she looked elsewhere for assistance.
Apparently, Meghan's reputation at WME isn't great. A longtime college friend who's an agent at WME stated that Megan's representation deal came about because of Serena Williams, who's close with Meghan and basically pushed WME to help her. WME didn't have much of a choice in the matter. Apparently, Meghan made only one appearance at the LA office for a strategy meeting, confirming suspicions of laziness.
A memo was sent to all agents encouraging them to create partnerships with Meghan's clients, but nobody wants to comply because she's toxic. If you see Meghan at events like the CNA one, it's because WME insisted on it. Organizers don't want her there, but they're stuck with her because of WME's connections.
Meghan wants to be all things: an aspirational global ambassador, a Hollywood power player, a political figure. But she lacks the credentials for any of it. WME agents think she's a joke, and her only pretense to make an effort to promote her. If things don't improve by next spring, the arrangement will likely be dissolved.
In a podcast featuring Heather McDonald and Spencer Pratt about 6 to 8 months ago, they mentioned that the Sussexes had a reputation for seeking freebies and favors and then complaining afterwards. This reputation was so strong that even those who socialized with them tried to keep it a secret, fearing it would damage their reputations. This pattern seems to resonate with the situation surrounding the jam. Meghan refrained from posting anything about it on her official Instagram and website, relying instead on a random assortment of celebrities to promote the lackluster product.
Meghan appears to have not learned from a failed 40x40 mentorship initiative. Depending on influencers for a non-existent brand is destined to fail, as she can't even get 50 people to associate themselves with her royal fantasy.
