Isn’t Meghan one of Emanuel's clients? Shouldn’t she be there front and center?” It’s barely been a week since *The Hollywood Reporter* dropped the bombshell article dubbing Meghan “the Duchess of Difficult.” We're talking accusations of bullying and reports of grown adults crying. In my long career in this industry, I’ve seen my fair share of divas, but Meghan seems to be taking it to a whole new level. According to insiders, people are literally terrified of working with her. Can you imagine? A woman who was once adored by millions now has Hollywood heavyweights shaking in their boots!
But wait, it gets better. Remember their Netflix deal? The $100 million, five-year agreement that was supposed to be their golden ticket to Hollywood royalty? Well, word on the street is that Netflix isn’t planning on renewing it. And can you blame them? Apart from that tell-all documentary series about their relationship drama—yawn—what have Harry and Meghan really brought to the table? Let’s be real: when you sign a deal with Netflix for that kind of money, they expect results. They want hit shows, buzz, and a solid return on their investment. But what do we have? A canceled animated kids' show and a whole lot of nothing. It’s like watching a car crash in slow motion, except the car is made of solid gold.
And poor Harry! I’ve always had a soft spot for the guy; he seemed like the fun royal, the one you’d want to grab a pint with. But now he’s being described as an enabler, a puppet prince dancing to Meghan's tune. It’s really sad—he’s gone from war hero to Hollywood zero in just a few short years. It’s absolutely unbelievable.
Here’s the thing that really gets me: the entitlement. Meghan and Harry seem to think they deserve praise and accolades without actually achieving anything. They announce project after project, yet nothing ever materializes. Take Meghan, for instance—she’s sending jars of jam to influencer friends. Groundbreaking, isn’t it?
Now, I know some of you might be thinking, “Aren’t you being a little harsh?” Maybe they’re just finding their footing in a new industry. To that, I say absolutely not! I get it—transitioning from royal life to Hollywood isn’t easy. But here’s the thing: Hollywood doesn’t care about royal titles whatsoever.
Let’s talk about that Netflix deal again. A senior producer I know in the industry told me that Hollywood never took Harry and Meghan seriously from the get-go. He said their brand felt more like a building exercise than a genuine endeavor. It’s not just Netflix feeling the burn, either. Remember Spotify? That other million-dollar deal meant to revolutionize podcasting? Yeah, that crashed and burned spectacularly. We got one podcast series and then radio silence.
But here’s what really gets me: Harry and Meghan had a chance to do groundbreaking things. They had the world’s attention and resources; they had a platform to bridge the gap between traditional institutions and modern media. Instead, we get constant complaints about privacy while they simultaneously seek the spotlight, preaching about compassion while burning bridges left and right. Now it seems even Ari Emanuel, one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, is at his wits’ end with them. That’s when you know you’re in trouble.
So, what’s next for the Sussexes? Meghan is supposedly working on a cookbook and a cooking show. I genuinely wish her the best—maybe this will turn things around. But given their track record, I’m not holding my breath, and it seems neither is Netflix.
Here’s where it gets interesting: Harry and Meghan are not reliable sources of revenue for streaming giants. They’re not powerhouses like Shonda Rhimes, who can churn out hit after hit. In Hollywood, you’re only as good as your last hit, and that’s a dangerous place to be. The entertainment industry is notoriously fickle; today’s IT couple could easily become tomorrow’s “who cares?” And right now, Harry and Meghan are teetering on that edge.
But hey, maybe I’m wrong. Perhaps Meghan will pull a rabbit out of her hat, or Harry will surprise us. However, if I were a betting man, I’d say they’ve burned too many bridges and made too many enemies.
So, what’s the lesson here? It’s simple: Hollywood isn’t a fairy tale, even if you come from actual royalty. It’s a tough, competitive, and often cruel business. If you want to make it here, you need more than just a fancy title and a good story. Meghan and Harry thought they could waltz into Tinseltown and conquer it with charm, but they’re learning the hard way that in Hollywood, everyone is royalty—until they’re not. And right now, the king and queen of Sussex are looking a lot like court jesters.
But who knows? Maybe this is all part of a grand plan. Perhaps they’re playing 4D chess while the rest of us are still on checkers. Or maybe they’re in way over their heads. One thing’s for sure: I’ll be here, ready to spill the tea because in Hollywood, the show must go on—even if no one’s watching.
