Harry and Megan find themselves excluded from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBF), an 11-day event in California.
Despite prestigious honorees like Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling, the Sussexes have not received an invitation. The festival, renowned in the film industry, is set to host discussions and award ceremonies featuring notable figures and promising talents. However, Megan's request to walk the red carpet was declined, and concerns about paparazzi disruption linger.
The 39th Annual Santa Barbara Film Festival has announced recipients like Mark Ruffalo and Ryan Gosling for awards like the Virtuosos Award and the American Riviera Award. Robert Downey Jr. will receive the Molten Modern Master Award, and Ryan Gosling will be honored with the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
Despite the star-studded lineup, the Sussexes seem to be excluded, possibly due to the lack of nominations for their documentary and concerns about Megan's star power.
Rumors suggest that Megan and Harry might be blacklisted from the festival. Megan's lower celebrity rating, absence of nominations for their documentary, and potential paparazzi disturbance are cited as reasons for their exclusion.
Locals in Montecito, wealthier than Megan, reportedly feel relieved about not encountering her at the festival. The Sussexes' popularity among their Montecito neighbors has reportedly dwindled, with their recent actions drawing criticism.
Reports indicate that the release of "Endgame," a book about the Sussexes, has not garnered interest among Montecito locals. Bookstores in the area are allegedly not stocking the book, reflecting a decline in Harry and Megan's popularity.
Some neighbors are said to be uninterested due to the couple's perceived lack of respect towards their family members. The general sentiment is that the neighborhood is looking forward to the Sussexes leaving, with Megan's departure anticipated more eagerly than Harry's.
