Meghan Markle’s Agency Denies Reports of Being Dropped Amid L’Oreal Deal Rejection

Meghan Markle's spokesperson has refuted claims that the Duchess of Sussex has been dropped by her Hollywood agency, WME, despite a challenging year.

However, recent revelations suggest there may be more to the story than meets the eye.

Sources within the agency have leaked details of a tense lunch meeting where a WME representative informed Meghan Markle that she was being let go.

The disagreement stemmed from L'Oreal's rejection of Meghan's request to become the face of their brand in 2024.

It appears that Meghan had aspirations of becoming the next face of L'Oreal in the coming year.

The failed negotiations with the cosmetics giant highlight the obstacles and ambitions that define this new phase of Meghan and Prince Harry's lives.

Despite setbacks, the couple remains determined to secure lucrative brand endorsements and capitalize on their global influence.

However, industry insiders are skeptical about Meghan's prospects with big consumer brands.

One anonymous source stated, “I can't imagine any of the major brands being interested in Meghan.

She is disliked by almost everyone and would demand an exorbitant amount of money.

Moreover, these brands already have a roster of well-liked, polished, and hard-working women in her age group.”

The source further explained that consumer brands need to focus on attracting the Gen Z demographic and bringing in fresh talent.

Older generations may be loyal to established brands, but the changing landscape of the internet has opened up a plethora of options for younger consumers.

To remain competitive, brands must adapt and court the Gen Z market.

Adding fuel to the speculation, Meghan's name is conspicuously absent from the website of her new agency, William Morris.

This absence raises questions about whether she has quietly been dropped.

However, the Harry Walker Agency, a division of WME, still features an active bookings page to hire Meghan as a speaker.

Described as an exclusive client, Meghan is touted as a feminist champion of human rights and gender equity, and a global role model.

Despite the efforts to present Meghan in a positive light, both she and Prince Harry were branded as two of Hollywood's biggest losers in 2023 by The Hollywood Reporter.

The absence of Meghan's name on WME's official website further raises doubts about her standing with the agency.

If Meghan fails to reconcile with the royal family soon, it is likely that her priorities within WME will diminish until they eventually part ways.

Rumors suggest that WME also represents Tyler Perry, who has a history of exerting influence over the agency's signings.

It is speculated that Perry may have played a role in Meghan's signing, as he has paid upfront fees to WME in the past to help launch his acquaintances' careers.

Additionally, Lady C, a well-connected source, revealed that Serena Williams may have played a part in connecting Meghan with WME or Joel Smoller, a guest at Meghan's wedding in 2018.

In 2023, BetterUp, a company in which Serena's husband has invested heavily, faced financial challenges and downsizing.

It is possible that Serena sees the need for the Sussexes to maintain their popularity in order to benefit from her husband's investment.

As the saga continues to unfold, it remains unclear what lies ahead for Meghan Markle's career in Hollywood.

The rejection from L'Oreal and the alleged tensions with WME suggest a rocky road ahead.

Only time will tell if Meghan can overcome these obstacles and secure the brand endorsements she desires.