The 2025 Academy Awards turned into an unexpected spectacle when host Conan O’Brien took direct aim at Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, *With Love*, in a ruthless monologue that had the audience roaring with laughter. O’Brien didn’t hold back, exposing what he called the *“delusional self-importance”* of Markle’s latest media project, leaving no doubt about Hollywood’s growing disdain for the former royal.
What was meant to be a night celebrating cinematic achievements instead became a public reckoning for Meghan’s repeated attempts to rebrand herself as an entertainment powerhouse.
Netflix’s *With Love* was intended to be a heartfelt documentary about Meghan and Harry’s journey in philanthropy and their *“fight for love”* against the British monarchy. However, the reality was far less inspiring. Critics and viewers alike slammed the series for being self-indulgent, repetitive, and, worst of all, boring. Rotten Tomatoes scores tanked, and social media was flooded with complaints that the series offered nothing new, recycling the same victimhood narrative Meghan has been selling for years. Even loyal Sussex supporters found it difficult to defend the show’s lack of substance.
O’Brien wasted no time capitalizing on the series’ disastrous reception. *“You know, I watched *With Love*,”* he joked. *“I finally understand what true suffering looks like—and it’s not what Meghan went through, it’s what we went through watching it.”* The audience erupted in laughter, reinforcing what many already suspected: Hollywood has grown tired of Meghan’s relentless self-promotion.
The entertainment industry, once seemingly open to Meghan and Harry’s projects, has begun to distance itself from the couple. *With Love* was yet another failed attempt to establish Meghan as a Hollywood powerhouse, following the commercial flop of *Pearl*, the animated series Netflix scrapped before it even made it to production. Streaming platforms and production companies are now wary of attaching their names to the Sussex brand, as their projects consistently underperform.
Industry insiders revealed that Netflix had given *With Love* a generous budget and prime promotion, expecting it to be a success. But its poor viewership numbers and widespread criticism proved that audiences are simply not interested in Meghan’s never-ending grievances. *“It turns out, you can’t keep selling the same sob story and expect people to keep paying for it,”* an unnamed Hollywood producer remarked.
O’Brien, known for his sharp wit, didn’t hold back in his Oscars monologue. He referenced Meghan’s endless attempts to position herself as a cultural icon, mocking the irony of a former *Suits* actress trying to lecture the world on royalty and humanitarian work. *“I’ve got to give Meghan credit,”* he said. *“She did find a way to make a love story all about herself.”* The crowd, filled with Hollywood’s biggest names, erupted in laughter, signaling that even the entertainment elite had grown weary of Meghan’s narrative.
While Meghan and Harry were not present at the Oscars, sources close to the couple claim they were deeply offended by O’Brien’s jokes. However, the public reaction made one thing clear: the days of blind Hollywood support for Meghan Markle may finally be over.
The 2025 Oscars marked a turning point for Meghan and Harry’s Hollywood ambitions. Once seen as a golden couple with the potential to reshape the entertainment industry, they now face an uphill battle to regain credibility. With *With Love* joining the growing list of failed projects, it’s clear that audiences and industry insiders alike are no longer buying what the Sussexes are selling.
As Conan O’Brien’s monologue demonstrated, Hollywood has a low tolerance for recycled narratives and self-importance. For Meghan and Harry, the road ahead looks increasingly uncertain.
