Let me paint you a picture of what went down at Netflix’s big, fancy showcase event at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles. All the heavy hitters were there—Ben Affleck, Tina Fey, and every power player in Hollywood who matters. And right there, in front of everyone who’s anyone, comedian John Mulaney did something that would have been unthinkable just a year ago: he straight-up mocked the Sussexes.
But when Mulaney dropped that bomb of a joke—“Not since Harry and Meghan has Netflix given more money to someone without a specific plan”—the audience actually snickered. Can you believe it? Hollywood is finally seeing what we’ve known all along.
But wait, it gets even better. You know who was getting all the love and attention at this same event? None other than Victoria Beckham. Yes, Posh Spice herself—who used to be in Meghan’s inner circle before, well, we all know how that ended. The same Victoria who, along with David, got tired of the Sussex drama and chose to distance themselves from the constant chaos.
Let’s rewind a bit and talk about the absolute poetry of this situation. Here we have Meghan, who’s been desperately trying to launch her make-or-break Netflix show, With Love, Meghan. Honestly, could that title be any more on the nose? This was supposed to be her big comeback, her moment to prove she’s more than just a former royal who couldn’t hack it in the family. But what happens? Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, gets up on that stage and doesn’t even mention Meghan’s show. Not one word.
Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham’s upcoming series got the full star treatment, complete with a special 90-second preview clip that had everyone buzzing. Meghan’s show? It didn’t even make the cut in Netflix’s PR brochure showcasing their exciting new content.
Remember when Meghan was strutting around like she owned Hollywood? When she and Harry were making grand proclamations about changing the media landscape? Well, it looks like the media landscape changed them instead.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the absolute disaster that was Harry’s polo show. I watched it—yes, I suffered through it for you, my dear viewers—and let me tell you, watching paint dry would have been more exciting. The dramatic highlight? An air conditioning breakdown at a baby shower. I kid you not. And for all their talk about gender equality, they managed to create a show that basically relegated women to being sideline cheerleaders. Gloria Steinem must be so proud.
Then there’s With Love, Meghan, originally scheduled for January but conveniently delayed after those LA fires. They tried to play it off as sensitivity to the situation, but let’s be honest—when has timing ever worked in their favor? March 4th is the new date, but after this showcase debacle, who’s even counting down the days?
The contrast between Victoria and Meghan couldn’t be more stark. Victoria Beckham, who built her brand through hard work and reinvention, is getting the red-carpet treatment from Netflix. Meanwhile, Meghan, who thought she could waltz into Hollywood and take over because she married a prince, is getting publicly roasted at industry events.
You know what makes this even more delicious? Remember how the Sussexes were always going on about their truth and their narrative? Well, it seems like Hollywood’s narrative about them has shifted dramatically. They’ve gone from being untouchable to being the punchline of jokes at major industry events. That’s not just a fall from grace—that’s a complete collapse of their carefully constructed facade.
Victoria Beckham never pretended to be anything other than what she is—a businesswoman, a fashion designer, and a former pop star who worked hard to reinvent herself. Meghan, on the other hand, tried to be everything to everyone and ended up being nothing to anyone.
This Netflix showcase wasn’t just a professional setback for the Sussexes—it was a very public confirmation of what we’ve been saying all along. The Hollywood dream they chased by abandoning their royal duties is turning into a nightmare. And there’s a certain poetic justice in watching it all unfold.
Before I wrap up, I want to say something from the heart. We’ve been on this journey together, watching the Sussex saga unfold, and many of you have stood firm in your support of our working royals despite all the attacks and allegations. Today feels like vindication for all of us who saw through the act from the beginning.
What we’re seeing now isn’t just karma—it’s the natural consequence of choosing fame over family, self-promotion over service, and Hollywood over duty. The Sussexes gambled everything on their ability to conquer Hollywood, and now Hollywood is showing them exactly what it thinks of that gamble.
