Once hailed as the golden couple, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found themselves the target of mockery in Hollywood since stepping back from their royal duties in 2020.
Despite retaining their royal titles, the Sussexes are no longer active members of the royal family. Today marks four years since they relinquished their HR titles and departed from royal life. Despite ambitious plans in Hollywood, commentator Kinsey Scoffield observes that the couple's aspirations for success remain unfulfilled, transitioning from revered figures to sources of jokes within a brief span.
Despite partnerships with major companies like Netflix and Spotify, the expected windfall failed to materialize, leaving them lampooned and caricatured in Hollywood circles.
During their time away from the royal family, Prince Harry published his autobiography titled "Spare," delving into various aspects of his life, including personal matters. However, his candid revelations quickly became fodder for comedy, with TV talk show host Jimmy Kimmel notably incorporating Harry's book into his comedic routines. Even Saturday Night Live took playful jabs at Meghan and Harry multiple times, including during an opening monologue by comedy veterans Martin Short and Steve Martin.
Their Hollywood ambitions were also met with teasing during award shows like the Golden Globes, with comedian Joe Koy joking about their lucrative deals with Netflix. Comedian Chris Rock also didn't shy away from controversy, using Meghan and Harry as material for his Netflix special, labeling them as victims amidst Meghan's allegations during her interview with Oprah Winfrey. Even animation didn't spare them, as the comedy cartoon "South Park" featured a sketch titled "The Worldwide Privacy Tour," portraying Meghan and Harry in a satirical light.
Royal expert Kinsey Scofield dissected the sketch, highlighting the humorous portrayal of Meghan as a sorority girl actress, influencer, and victim juxtaposed with Harry's absurd actions. Meanwhile, the Sussexes' future plans have faced criticism, with commentator Richard Fitz Williams labeling them as a joke. He highlighted during a conversation with OK magazine that both Meghan and Harry still hope to be asked back to become working royals on their own terms. However, he noted that this possibility is rapidly shrinking, and they might be kidding themselves if they think they'll be invited back in any way.
Adding salt to the wounds, Meghan and Harry are no longer considered as royals in America. As expressed by the star Huey Morgan, they gave up their royal titles and are just like any other individuals living in America. In the eyes of many Americans, they're not viewed as royalty, but rather as part of the Hollywood scene, where people often roll their eyes at the whole concept of royalty.
