Meghan Markle and Prince Harry encountered another setback as a prominent Hollywood magazine, recognized as a key voice in the industry, criticized the couple for their involvement in what they deemed as unnecessary controversies.
According to royal expert Kinsey Schofield speaking on TalkTV, The Hollywood Reporter, renowned as a definitive source within the entertainment industry, highlighted the most prominent winners and losers of 2023, positioning Harry and Meghan on the 'losers' side.
Schofield emphasized that despite the couple's self-perception as Hollywood elite, the magazine's assessment positioned them unfavorably.
The magazine's exclusive article labeled Harry's book, 'Spare,' and the Sussexes' Netflix biography as "whiny," indicating dissatisfaction with their content. Describing the Sussex brand as "sanctimonious" and ripe for criticism, the piece suggested that their public image had become vulnerable, culminating in a pop culture critique by South Park.
Kinsey Schofield expressed her belief that the magazine's critique would significantly impact the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, potentially affecting their standing in the industry in the long term.
She highlighted the potential implications for Meghan's current talent agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME), indicating that the agency might be reassessing strategies in light of this backlash.
The scrutiny faced by Harry and Meghan in Hollywood coincides with challenges following Omid Scobie's recent claims regarding the royal family's racial tensions, adding to the difficulties the couple has encountered since stepping down from their senior royal roles in 2020.
