Hollywood’s most glamorous night, the 97th Academy Awards, is just around the corner. While the event is typically a celebration of golden statues and emotional acceptance speeches, this year’s Oscars have already sparked some unexpected drama—and it involves none other than Meghan Markle.
According to royal commentator Lady Colin Campbell (often referred to as Lady C), Meghan allegedly attempted to turn the Oscars into her own platform. The Duchess of Sussex reportedly pitched an idea to the Oscars board that was so outlandish, even Hollywood’s most creative scriptwriters couldn’t have dreamed it up. The proposal? To hijack the ceremony with a grand announcement about the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. But that wasn’t all—Meghan apparently wanted to include clips from her upcoming documentary, *With Love, Meghan*, as part of the segment.
The idea, as described by Lady C, was met with disbelief. Critics argue that Meghan’s plan seemed less about honoring wildfire victims and more about self-promotion. This isn’t the first time Meghan has been accused of using tragedy for personal gain. Reports have previously claimed she visited wildfire-affected areas for photo opportunities, a move that many saw as opportunistic.
In a surprising twist, Lady C revealed that Netflix, the streaming giant behind Meghan and Prince Harry’s multi-million-dollar content deals, stepped in to shut down the proposal. According to the claims, Netflix informed the Oscars board that they did not want Meghan speaking at the event. For a company known for giving almost anyone a platform, this move speaks volumes. It seems even Netflix, which has invested heavily in the Sussexes’ projects, has grown weary of Meghan’s antics.
The Academy, already grappling with declining viewership, was reportedly never going to entertain Meghan’s idea. The Oscars are a tightly controlled event, and the thought of an uninvited, uncredentialed, and un-nominated individual taking the stage to deliver a speech about a natural disaster was a non-starter. As one commentator put it, “Even Kanye West is taking notes on how to embarrass himself less.”
Meghan’s alleged attempt to insert herself into the Oscars highlights her ongoing struggle to break into Hollywood’s elite circles. Despite growing up in a Hollywood-adjacent environment thanks to her father’s career, dating a producer for a decade, and marrying a literal prince, Meghan has yet to secure a meaningful invitation from Hollywood’s inner circle. No Oscars invites, no A-list friendships—just a string of PR missteps and public fatigue.
Whether this story is true or not, it’s telling that many find it entirely believable. Meghan’s reputation for overreaching and self-promotion has made her a polarizing figure. As one critic noted, “Megan fatigue is real, and she just keeps making it worse.”
One thing is clear: Hollywood has spoken, and Meghan Markle is not on the guest list. If she wants to be part of the Oscars, she’ll need to buy a ticket and sneak past security—and let’s be honest, if she tried, it would be a spectacle of secondhand embarrassment. Lights, camera, denial—Meghan, it’s time to accept that the Oscars are just not that into you.
