The Emmy nominations for the highly anticipated 2024 awards ceremony stirred up controversy, with acclaimed HBO series "Succession" leading the pack with an impressive 14 acting nods, positioning itself as a strong contender for the coveted Outstanding Drama Series award.
Other favorites like "Ted Lasso" and "The White Lotus" were also expected to leave a significant impact. However, notable figures such as Selena Gomez, Helen Prince Harry, and Megan Markle found themselves notably absent from the list, sparking disappointment among their fans.
Upon closer examination, the most significant snub of the 2024 Emmy Awards was the absence of recognition for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix documentary titled "Harry and Megan," released in December 2022. The documentary, where the couple candidly discussed their experiences within the royal family, broke streaming records and earned a nomination for the Hollywood Critics Award in the Best Streaming Non-Fiction category. Despite the documentary's success and their previous accolades, the prestigious Emmys continued to elude them.
Insiders revealed that while Megan and Harry have received recognition from lesser-known accolades, mainstream awards like the Emmys have consistently evaded them. Reports even surfaced that Megan, eager to attend the Emmy Awards, allegedly requested $20 million from the event organizers to secure an invitation but was refused. The 75th Emmy Awards, initially scheduled for January 15th after being postponed from the original September date due to an actor's union strike, marked another event where Megan faced exclusion.
Adding to Megan's recent string of snubs, she also missed out on the 39th Annual Santa Barbara Film Festival and the Palm Springs Film Festival. Megan had been informed in advance that she wouldn't be invited to participate or present at these events. Notably, the couple didn't produce any films in 2023, providing a logical explanation for their exclusion from these film festivals.
Reports from Megan and Harry's PR team suggested that Megan was exploring alternative avenues in Hollywood, considering the uncertainty surrounding acting opportunities. Having stepped back from acting since her engagement to Prince Harry in 2017, Megan is reportedly contemplating roles behind the scenes, such as directing or producing. PR expert Laura Perks sees this as a strategic move, allowing Megan to leverage her influence and possibly mend ties with the royal family by aligning with their values.
While Megan and Prince Harry have previously collaborated on Netflix documentaries, there are speculations about Megan potentially relaunching her lifestyle blog, The Tig, or venturing into theater by launching a Performing Arts Center. Perks sees this as an opportunity for Megan to monetize her expertise and make a significant impact while dismissing suggestions of Megan participating in televised game shows as beneath her expertise.
