In a Hollywood comeback that raised eyebrows, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle debuted their bombshell Netflix documentary series, "Harry and Megan," in 2022.
The six-part series garnered a staggering 81.6 million hours watched, making it a record-breaking success for a Netflix documentary. Despite this achievement, the project surprisingly failed to secure any Emmy nominations when the announcements were made earlier this week.
The Sussexes, who weren't invited to the star-studded Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, might be grappling with a sense of disappointment after this Emmy snub.
PR expert Linn Carratt sheds light on the potential impact of the Emmy omission, suggesting that Meghan and Harry may feel slightly wounded by not receiving a nomination. Carratt acknowledges the tough competition in the Emmy race and notes that it's not the first time the couple has missed out on such recognition. The explosive 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, while nominated in the outstanding hosted non-fiction series or special category, didn't secure nominations for Harry and Megan personally.
The expert also delves into Meghan's past as an actress, highlighting her seven-season stint in "Suits," a TV show that never received Emmy or Golden Globe Award nominations. Megan herself, despite being submitted for an outstanding supporting actress nomination in 2018, never made the final cut.
The Emmy Awards had its share of memorable moments, one being actress Christina Applegate's stunning ovation. A friend of Meghan's father, Christina Applegate received a warm reception as she presented the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award. Applegate, using a cane, elicited laughter with a joke about her battle with multiple sclerosis.
The subtle dig came when she humorously remarked, "You're totally shaming me with disability by standing up. It's fine." Applegate's joke, perceived by some as a nod to Meghan's alleged use of a cane, connects back to Meghan's early days on the set of "Married with Children" due to her father's involvement in the show.
Megan's connection to "Married with Children" and her alleged admiration for Christina Applegate add intriguing layers to the narrative. While Meghan's father, Thomas Markle, worked on the show, Megan's aspirations of achieving recognition akin to awards winners like Applegate are noted. Some fans speculate that Megan's admiration for Applegate may border on the unhealthy, with suggestions of fixation.
Interestingly, Megan has discussed attending the show every day after school but has never mentioned Christina by name. The dynamics of Megan's relationship with Hollywood and her aspirations for success unfold against the backdrop of her limited acting skills and perceived envy of Applegate's achievements and attention, particularly the iconic crown-wearing role in "Married with Children."
