Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced significant setbacks in their professional lives, marking what many consider their worst year to date.
Despite a year filled with royal bombshells and legal battles, including Harry's memoir release and Meghan's collaboration on a Netflix docu-series, the couple has not achieved substantial success. Kinsey Scoffield, speaking on GB News, pointed out the couple's attempt to overshadow Princess Kate by releasing a glossy promotional video for the Archewell Foundation immediately after Kate's visit to a food bank with her children.
Scoffield suggested that the couple's actions were driven by a desire to divert attention from their perceived failures in 2023, deeming them potential contenders for "The Biggest Losers of 2023" title in The Hollywood Reporter.
Scoffield argued that 2023 has been professionally challenging for Harry and Meghan, emphasizing their deviation from their usual January release schedule for recap videos. She speculated that the couple's motivation was to distract from their perceived failures and avoid entering 2024 with a "stump of losers on their foreheads."
Criticisms included references to Megan Markle's Netflix project "Pearl," which was canceled despite a lucrative deal with Netflix exceeding $100 million. Scoffield criticized the couple for consistently dropping the ball on their projects in post-royal life.
Adding to their challenges, actor Christian Keys accused Hollywood billionaire Tyler Perry of s---al assault during their years of collaboration. In a live stream, Keys did not explicitly name Perry but described the alleged harasser as a Hollywood billionaire who offered him money to strip and tried to climb into bed with him.
Hollywood Unlocked blogger Jason Lee claimed to know the identity of the accused billionaire, hinting at potential repercussions for the industry. Many speculated that Keys's harasser could be Tyler Perry, with Keys stating that he turned down offers to compromise his integrity for success. Keys expressed hope that people would believe him when he eventually names the individual, claiming to possess recordings of the misconduct dating back nearly two decades.
The situation adds a layer of complexity, especially considering Perry's potential connection as Lili's godfather and raises questions about Meghan Markle's stance on the matter, given her past decisions regarding associations with controversial figures like Jessica Mulroney.
