CEO Ari Emanuel reportedly reached out to a former WME vice president, making an unusual request for tickets to the film premiere for Meghan Markle.
A friend of the Sussexes disclosed that Prince Harry and Meghan were initially invited by Paramount Boss Brian Robbins to attend the premiere of the new Bob Marley film in Jamaica. However, WME staff claimed that Emanuel called the former vice president to secure additional tickets for Meghan.
Despite facing criticism for posing with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Hall, a vocal advocate for Jamaica to become a republic and break ties with King Charles, Meghan and Harry justified their attendance, emphasizing their personal invitation from Mr. Robbins and their friendship with the Robbins family in Los Angeles. A source close to WME staff revealed that Meghan exerted pressure on CEO Ari Emanuel to secure the additional tickets.
Surprisingly, there were no photos of Harry, Meghan, and Marley at the premiere, as Ziggy Marley, Bob's eldest son, kept his distance. The absence of photos raised questions, and it was later revealed that Ziggy Marley's wife, W. Marley, a former WME executive, played a crucial role in organizing the outing. W. Marley, currently an executive producer of the film, left WME in 2006 to manage Ziggy's career. Sources suggest that WME called in a favor, leveraging W. Marley's connections to secure tickets for Meghan and Harry.
If WME orchestrated this outing for the Sussexes, it seems to have backfired. Previous speculation hinted that WME encouraged Meghan and Harry to sever ties with the British royal family, and attending this premiere might be part of that strategy. However, smartphone videos and photos revealed that they weren't in VIP seats, raising questions about WME's role in the entire affair. Notably, Brad Pitt was involved in the production, and it's speculated that Meghan and Harry aimed to be photographed with him. The lack of a photo op with Pitt suggests that the outing may not have gone as planned.
Attending the premiere appears to have complicated their relationship with the British royal family, contrary to any reconciliation efforts suggested by their presence at the event. In a twist, experts have come forward to hypothesize an alternative future where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had stayed in The Firm, emphasizing their potential.
Robert Hardman recently weighed in on claims that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are easily offended and incredibly prickly. He highlighted their past antics, including books, TV interviews, and a Netflix drama. Hardman pondered claims that they feel resentful when things don't go their way and find everything to be part of a calculated campaign against them.
These insights come after Hardman released a book detailing Queen Elizabeth's real reaction to the Sussexes' name drop. During an interview with GB News, he expressed sadness over Harry and Meghan's trajectory, noting their unfulfilled potential and their tendency to highlight the challenges of being royal.
