At Netflix's star-studded "Next on Netflix" event, where Hollywood's biggest names gathered to promote the streaming giant's upcoming projects, Meghan Markle was noticeably absent. Not just missing—completely overlooked. You'd think Netflix would roll out the red carpet for someone who inked a multi-million-dollar deal with them, but that wasn’t the case. The room was packed with A-listers like Ben Affleck, Tina Fey, and Eddie Murphy, yet Meghan barely received a passing mention.
Then came the John Mulaney moment. The comedian delivered a sharp, playful jab at Meghan and Prince Harry while promoting his new talk show, slyly pointing out Netflix’s tendency to hand out big checks without clear plans. “Not since Harry and Meghan,” Mulaney quipped, “has Netflix given more money to someone without a specific plan.” The audience erupted in laughter, with chuckles rippling through the auditorium. The crowd lived for the roast.
But here’s the kicker: Meghan’s latest Netflix venture, "Live to Lead," which was supposed to be a major project, didn’t even earn her an invite to the event. This is the same show Netflix reportedly invested heavily in, yet they couldn’t be bothered to offer her a seat at their showcase. The irony is hard to miss. It raises the question: Did Netflix genuinely care about her show, or were they just buying into the Sussex brand for the sake of a flashy deal? Either way, this glaring snub suggests Netflix may be done playing nice.
To add another layer of awkwardness, Mulaney's jab came shortly after Meghan decided to postpone the release of her show, citing the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires. The timing? Not great. A highly publicized show on a multi-million-dollar platform barely getting a nod at a key event? That’s next-level embarrassment. Hollywood’s elite was in the room, and when it came to Harry and Meghan, all they could muster were a few gasps and some stifled laughs. It almost felt like everyone was in on the joke—the joke being the Sussexes and their ongoing PR struggles.
If Netflix execs aren't even pretending to show support, what’s next? For Meghan and Harry, it seems the only thing left is to keep up appearances, trying to project an image of being the world’s most famous couple. But the harsh reality? Their fame is now more punchline than powerhouse.
Imagine this: Meghan Markle, once assumed to be Netflix royalty, not even getting an invite to an event dedicated to promoting shows she’s part of. Did she even know the event was happening? Or maybe she thought she was too important to attend? Who knows. But the fact that Netflix’s major launch event unfolded without her even being in the conversation is a pretty clear sign that the streaming giant has moved on.
Let’s not sugarcoat it—Meghan’s Netflix gig has turned into a joke. And not just any joke, but one being laughed at by the very people who signed her checks. Talk about a deal gone south. If Netflix is comfortable turning her into the punchline at their own event, it might just be the final nail in the coffin.
