Just over a year ago, Meghan Markle reached a significant milestone by signing with the prestigious agency William Morris Endeavor (WME).
Renowned for propelling individuals to stardom and revitalizing established careers, WME appeared to be the perfect partner for Meghan as she sought to navigate her post-royal endeavors following her initial success after marrying into the British Monarchy. However, not all plans unfold as envisioned. Despite a few promising starts, Meghan's journey with WME hasn't gone as smoothly as anticipated.
One might have expected her royal title to easily secure product placements and ambassadorial roles, but a year later, the results have been underwhelming. Sources close to Meghan reveal her frustration over the lack of major deals. WME's stance is that Meghan needs to increase her visibility by attending high-profile events, mingling at red carpet gatherings like the Oscars, and maintaining a consistent public presence.
Meghan, however, envisions herself more as a Greta Garbo type, where each appearance is a rare, headline-grabbing event. While she does manage to capture media attention, it hasn't translated into substantial deals. The agency believes Meghan needs to engage more actively with Hollywood's elite. Meghan, on the other hand, feels her Duchess status should naturally attract opportunities without the need for constant public appearances. She worries that overexposure might dilute her brand, potentially making it harder to secure significant deals. This difference in strategy represents a crossroads in Meghan's relationship with WME.
The issue isn't necessarily about WME losing interest in Meghan. The broader context involves financial constraints in the current economic climate, where budgets are tight across all industries. The substantial figures Meghan hopes for simply aren't available. As this story develops, it will be intriguing to see how Meghan and WME navigate these challenges.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striving to gain public respect through awards and recognitions. Kinsey Schofield, entertainment correspondent and host of the royal podcast "To Die For Daily," recently discussed this with Mike Graham on TalkTV. They addressed Prince Harry's controversial Pat Tillman Award and the petition urging ESPN to reconsider the award due to public concerns, including those voiced by Tillman's mother, Mary.
Schofield expressed skepticism about the Sussexes' motives, suggesting that they accept numerous awards without clear achievements to back them up. "I see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle accepting more trophies for awards that I don't understand what they're for than this life of service that they promised," Schofield remarked. She questioned the legitimacy of awards given for projects like Meghan's podcast, which was canceled and criticized by its own network. Schofield and Graham both agreed that the Sussexes are no longer considered A-list celebrities.
Schofield shared an anecdote about Meghan allegedly attempting to reconnect with her former "Suits" co-stars, describing it as a desperate move. "Meghan Markle didn't give these people a new phone number when she ran off with Prince Harry, so to have to call some of them and say, 'Would you mind appearing on my podcast?' that's an act of desperation," Schofield commented.
Mary Tillman expressed shock at Prince Harry receiving this year's Pat Tillman Award, believing there are more deserving recipients. She described Harry as controversial and divisive. Nile Gardiner, director of The Heritage Foundation and a royal commentator, also spoke about the backlash Prince Harry faced after the award announcement, stating that the public's reaction underscored the Sussexes' declining popularity. "Harry and Meghan, I would say, are increasingly unpopular in the United States. In fact, I describe them as two of the most unpopular figures in the US today," Gardiner noted.
