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Meghan Markle’s Hollywood Dreams Dashed as Kim Kardashian Bows Out
The saga of the Sussexes takes another twist, and this time, it's Meghan Markle's aspirations in Tinseltown that seem to have hit a significant snag, thanks to Kim Kardashian.
Reports are swirling that Kim has decided to cut ties with Meghan, leaving her calls unanswered.
Ouch!
Let's take a step back for a moment.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not exactly been riding high on the success wave lately.
Their much-discussed trip to Los Angeles in January, where they visited areas ravaged by wildfires, was met with skepticism.
Many observers noted that their appearance felt more like a photo opportunity than genuine humanitarian outreach, earning them the unflattering title of “disaster tourists.” When your charitable efforts elicit more eye rolls than applause, it's clear something's amiss.
Things took a turn for the worse when Vanity Fair published a cover story in February that effectively served as a public relations disaster for the couple.
The article, titled “Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Big Business Ambitions Five Years After Their Royal Exit,” painted a rather bleak picture of their lives post-royalty.
Among the claims were allegations that Meghan treated her staff so poorly that they allegedly required therapy after working with her.
This was just the latest in a series of accusations from the so-called “Sussex Survivors Club,” who describe Meghan as a “dictator in high heels” prone to emotional outbursts.
You might think Hollywood would rally around the couple, right?
Not quite.
It seems even the entertainment industry, known for its love of scandal, is now distancing itself from Meghan and Harry.
Daily Mail columnist Maureen Callaghan highlighted this shift during an appearance on Kinsey Schofield's podcast, emphasizing how the Vanity Fair article signified a dramatic decline in the couple's standing within Hollywood.
Their ventures into publishing, podcasting, and streaming have all floundered, leaving them with a long list of failures.
Now, it appears that even Kim Kardashian, a master of turning controversy into capital, wants nothing to do with them.
Last year, there were murmurs about a potential collaboration between Meghan and Kim, especially after Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, was seen mingling with Kris Jenner.
However, reports indicate that Kim has officially withdrawn her support.
According to The Mirror US, Kim initially entertained the idea of a partnership with the Sussexes.
But after witnessing the continuous stream of PR blunders, she's had enough.
While Kris Jenner may still be playing nice—having received a jar of Meghan's much-ridiculed jam from her American Riviera Orchard brand—Kim is reportedly ignoring Meghan's attempts to reach out, treating them like spam emails.
A source from Closer Magazine revealed that although Kim respects her mother's choice to support Meghan and Harry, she doesn't want to associate with anyone controversial unless there's a significant benefit involved.
In other words, Meghan and Harry appear to bring more baggage than they do advantages, and Kim isn't interested in a collaboration that wouldn't enhance her brand.
It's telling when Kim Kardashian, a woman who has built an empire on her notoriety, chooses to distance herself from someone.
That's got to sting for Meghan.
So, what's next for the Sussexes?
At this rate, they might be looking at yet another failed business venture, a tell-all interview that no one is eager to watch, or perhaps another attempt at a royal reunion.
