Megan Markle’s Netflix Snub: A Royal-Sized Dose of Humility as Victoria Beckham Shines
It seems Megan Markle has been hit with yet another royal-sized dose of humility, this time courtesy of Netflix. While Victoria Beckham basks in the warm glow of executive praise, Megan’s latest attempt at Hollywood domination was met with… well, absolute silence.
Last week, at Netflix’s *Next on Netflix* showcase in Los Angeles, Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria dished out praise for a slew of upcoming projects. She hyped up Eddie Murphy’s new documentary, an NFL show about the Dallas Cowboys, and Victoria Beckham’s brand-new docuseries. The audience was even treated to a secret 90-second teaser of Beckham’s upcoming project.
Despite Netflix supposedly being “excited” about Megan’s upcoming cooking and lifestyle series, *With Love, Megan*, it wasn’t even mentioned. Not a whisper. Not a hint. Nothing. It’s almost as if the streaming giant has realized they might have made an $80 million mistake.
Comedian John Mulaney, never one to miss a golden opportunity, twisted the knife even further. While discussing Netflix’s spending habits, he quipped, “Not since Harry and Megan has Netflix given more money to someone without a specific plan.” Ouch. Someone get Megan some aloe for that burn.
Adding insult to injury, the Beckhams reportedly have no interest in rekindling their friendship with Megan and Prince Harry. David Beckham, a longtime pal of Prince William, has allegedly drawn a line in the sand. A source spilled to *InTouch* that David sees reconciling with the Sussexes as an act of disloyalty to William and Catherine.
And it’s not just David. His sons are apparently just as over it as he is. The entire Beckham clan has closed ranks, urging Victoria to steer clear of Megan—even though Posh herself is supposedly open to moving past the drama.
So, why is Netflix suddenly acting like *With Love, Megan* doesn’t exist? Simple: the Sussexes’ track record with the streamer has been underwhelming at best.
Yes, their *Harry & Meghan* documentary pulled in big numbers, but it also came with the biggest price tag in Netflix history. Since then, Prince Harry’s polo documentary flopped, failing to crack Netflix’s Top 10. *Heart of Invictus*, while well-received, was watched just 300,000 times between its August release and the end of the year.
Now, Netflix execs are seriously questioning whether this royal experiment was worth the hefty investment. Staff are reportedly urging the higher-ups to cut their losses and end the Sussex contract when it expires this year.
One Netflix insider told reporters, “Workers at Netflix are not happy with how much money has been thrown at Harry and Megan. It’s nothing personal, but pound-for-pound, they’ve been a poor investment.” Translation? If the Sussexes weren’t who they are, Netflix would have dropped them ages ago.
Here’s the takeaway: Victoria Beckham is Hollywood’s new darling, while Megan Markle is struggling to stay relevant. Netflix executives couldn’t even be bothered to mention Megan’s show at their own event. The Beckhams have officially chosen Team William and Catherine, leaving Megan and Harry out in the cold. And Netflix employees? They’re fed up with the couple’s disappointing returns.
Megan once thought Hollywood would be her happily ever after. But with Netflix distancing itself and old friends shutting the door, it seems her star power is fading fast. Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham is strutting past her in Louboutins, ready for yet another reinvention.
The Sussex saga continues, but for Megan, the road ahead looks anything but royal.
