The Hollywood Reporter, the gospel of the entertainment industry, called Meghan and Harry among the biggest losers of 2023. Yes, you heard that right, “losers.” While I’m not one to gloat over the misfortune of others, when the industry itself criticizes the Sussexes with such a damning label, it’s time to take note. Royal commentator Daniela Elser doesn’t mince words when she says that this year the Sussexes’ star has not only been dimmed, but completely extinguished. The Hollywood dream that Meghan and Harry eagerly pursued has turned into a waking nightmare, and the Hollywood Reporter’s verdict is the final blow.
It’s their own “Annus Horribilis,” a year marked by a series of missteps, questionable decisions and a plummeting reputation that even the glitzy lights of Hollywood couldn’t save. Now let’s see what led to this Hollywood disaster. 2023 has been a roller coaster for the Sussexes, with two royal books putting their tumultuous relationship with the royal family in the spotlight. First, we got Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” on shelves in January. While memoirs are meant to be a reflection of a person’s life, Harry’s literary endeavor felt more like an attempt to settle scores and air dirty laundry. The world watched as he spilled the proverbial tea, leaving many people doubting the authenticity of his claims.
But what really changed things was Omid Scobie’s November release, “Endgame.” This revealing biography not only shed light on the Sussexes; this plunged them into a whirlwind of controversy. The book reported racist remarks made by anonymous royals about Harry and Meghan’s son, Archie. Now, silence can speak volumes, and the Sussexes’ decision to stay mum amid this storm has drawn plenty of criticism.
Hollywood loves a good scandal, but it seems even Tinseltown is getting tired of Meghan and Harry’s theatrics. So what is the lesson here? Perhaps playing the victim card can only get you so far, especially when you’ve chosen to leave the hallowed halls of royalty. The Hollywood dream is a fickle mistress, and it seems she’s turning her back on the Sussexes.
The question now is whether they can salvage their tarnished brand or whether the throne they sought in Hollywood is slipping away from them. As we bid farewell to 2023, the verdict is in: Meghan and Harry, once Hollywood’s golden couple, are now being labeled losers by the industry itself. The dream they were chasing dissipates like morning dew in the harsh light of reality. It’s a cautionary tale for those who thought they could rewrite their own destiny, leaving us all wondering: is this the end of the road for “Megxit”, or will the Sussexes find a way back into the spotlight? ramp ?
