Meghan Markle Snubbed from Women in Film Gala, Continuing Trend of Exclusion

The 2023 Women in Films Gala took place at the Ray Dalby Ballroom in Hollywood, California on November 30th, 2023.

This prestigious event celebrated female trailblazers from the film industry, honoring their contributions to the field.

However, there was one notable absence – Duchess Meghan was not invited to this star-studded affair.

Women in Film, an organization dedicated to promoting gender equity in the film industry, marked its 50th anniversary with this gala.

The event, sponsored by Max Mara, paid tribute to a range of influential women in Hollywood, including Jane Fonda, America Ferreira, Ava Longoria, Yara Shahidi, Celine Som, and Greta Leigh.

Industry leaders and trailblazers such as Linda Yvette Chavez, Janice Minn, Lake Bell, Diane Warren, and Lily Reinhart also lent their support, alongside notable men like Jon Hamm and Harry Hamlin.

This marks the second high-profile event this week that Meghan Markle was not invited to.

She was previously snubbed from the star-studded Gotham Awards.

Speculation has been circulating that Meghan approached WME, a talent agency, in an attempt to secure an award for a Netflix series.

The hope was that such recognition would help her establish connections in her new role as a producer.

However, despite the agency's extensive Hollywood network, they were unable to secure an award or an invitation for Meghan to the Women in Film Gala.

Even her former “Suits” co-star, Rachel Harris, received an invitation.

Recent paparazzi photos have shown Meghan socializing with A-list celebrities, leading some to believe it is a strategic move to draw attention to her unemployed staff.

PR expert Mark Bukowski suggests that Meghan is signaling her desire to work in TV and film.

At a recent Variety event, Meghan spoke enthusiastically about upcoming projects she was excited to announce.

However, Bukowski dismisses these statements as empty tactics, emphasizing Meghan's constant need for recognition and connection to fundraising activities.

Interestingly, Meghan attended the Variety Power of Women event without her husband, Prince Harry.

Despite the presence of numerous A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio and Oprah Winfrey, none took a photo with Meghan.

She was seated near DiCaprio, accompanied by her Uber agent Brad Slater, who also represents actors Ben Affleck and Dwayne Johnson, as well as her longtime friend Serena Williams.

Bukowski believes that Meghan's behavior is an attempt to generate gossip and excitement, particularly on social media, by creating rumors about her connections in the movie industry and hinting at exciting projects.

In recent days, Meghan has been proactive in ensuring her public appearances, attending concerts by Beyonce and Katy Perry.

Last month, she and Harry attended a mental health summit in New York City and were present at the opening of a Navy SEALs facility in San Diego on the eve of Veterans Day.

It seems that the couple has received the message that they need to actively promote themselves if they expect anyone to support their endeavors.

Unfortunately, after being dropped by Spotify and labeled as “effing grifters,” the Markles are finding it difficult to secure associations with reputable organizations.

Not even Oprah Winfrey, the thirsty interviewer as some might say, wants to be associated with them, as evidenced by her recent snub of Meghan.

The exclusion of Meghan Markle from prestigious events like the Women in Film Gala highlights an ongoing trend of her being left out of industry circles.

While she may be seen rubbing shoulders with celebrities, experts suggest that these efforts are merely attempts to create buzz and excitement on social media.