Once again, the Oscars have come and gone, and Meghan Markle was nowhere to be seen on Hollywood’s most exclusive red carpet. Despite the annual whispers and rumors that this might finally be her year to attend, the Duchess of Sussex remains as unwelcome at the Academy Awards as a reality TV star at the Met Gala.
Every year, the cycle repeats itself: speculation builds, with claims that Meghan is “definitely attending” the Oscars. And every year, reality hits harder than one of Will Smith’s award-winning performances—she’s simply not invited. But don’t worry, Meghan’s PR team is already in full damage control mode, spinning the usual narrative that she “chose not to attend.”
Of course, we’re expected to believe that Meghan has been turning down invitations left and right. After all, this is the same woman who has been known to crash high-profile events like a professional wedding crasher. But the Oscars? That’s a different league entirely. You can’t just show up uninvited with a camera crew and a rehearsed speech about empowerment. To walk that red carpet, you actually have to matter in the film industry.
It’s almost fascinating to watch Meghan’s team try to rewrite history year after year. The excuses roll out like clockwork: she didn’t go because she wanted a quiet night at home, she was too busy with her kids, or she’s focusing on her latest Netflix project. Anything to avoid admitting the obvious truth—she was never invited in the first place.
This year’s excuse? Meghan was reportedly too preoccupied with the premiere of her new Netflix project, *With Love, Meghan*. Because, apparently, there’s no better way to promote your new show than by skipping the world’s biggest celebrity event, where every major name in entertainment is gathered. Was it a missed PR opportunity, or just another desperate attempt to control the narrative?
If Meghan is willing to drop serious cash on PR stunts, billboards, and glowing media coverage, surely she could buy her way into an Oscar nomination, right? After all, money talks in Hollywood. Unfortunately for her, the Academy still requires two things Meghan has yet to acquire: actual talent and industry respect.
Her Netflix reality show might qualify for some kind of award—perhaps a Razzie for Worst Acting in a Reality Show. Let’s be honest, watching Meghan play the role of an inspirational lifestyle guru is about as convincing as someone trying to sell you beachfront property in Arizona.
The truth is simple: Meghan Markle was never invited to the Oscars. She never has been, and she likely never will be. The annual “leaks” suggesting she might attend all come from her own camp, desperately trying to make “fetch” happen. Hollywood knows who belongs at the Oscars, and Meghan isn’t on that list.
The best part? If Meghan ever did receive an invite, we all know she’d be there faster than Prince Harry could swipe his black card. But until that day—which, let’s face it, will never come—Meghan will have to settle for the next best thing: watching from home like the rest of us, pretending she turned it down.
And hey, there’s always next year for another round of Meghan’s Oscar delusion 2.0.
