Meghan Markle has encountered another setback as her former co-stars from "Suits" have reportedly declined invitations to appear on her new podcast with Lemonada.
Sources indicate that Markle is becoming increasingly desperate to secure guests, but her old colleagues are not eager to support her. This highlights a growing resentment within her former circle. Markle, who gained fame through her role on "Suits," has been reaching out to her former castmates for assistance. However, many of them are unimpressed with her recent behavior, feeling that she has distanced herself from them since marrying Prince Harry.
An insider noted, "It's all very well for Meghan to expect support when she needs it, but she hasn't shown any interest in staying in touch with the majority of them." This sentiment was echoed earlier this year at the Golden Globes, where "Suits" cast members revealed that they couldn't contact Markle because she wasn't part of their WhatsApp group. This lack of communication has left many feeling snubbed. One source mentioned, "Meghan doesn't ever put 'Suits' down, but she has certainly distanced herself from most of the cast and the show." The insider added that Markle's attempts to reconnect with her former colleagues now seem particularly tone-deaf given her previous lack of interest in maintaining these relationships. The cast feels it's ungrateful for her to seek their support now after distancing herself from them for so long.
Markle appears to be facing a significant challenge in trying to repair these relationships and secure their support for her new venture. The rejection of Markle's invitations has been widespread. For instance, cast members pointed out that she didn't participate in a recent reunion and avoided contact with them. Even the gesture of sending out jars of homemade jam to some of her former colleagues failed to garner the desired support, with few promoting it on social media. Following the cancellation of a previous podcast by Spotify, where an executive labeled her as a "grifter," Markle is now trying to rebuild her podcasting career. However, the response from her former "Suits" co-stars suggests that this won't be an easy task.
Celebrity PR specialist K. Canel noted, "Initially, we might expect her to call in favors from remaining friends and work through her networks." One potential guest, long-term friend Priyanka Chopra, didn't appear on Markle's previous podcast, "Archetypes," raising doubts about whether she'd agree to this new project. Other former "Suits" co-stars like Abigail Spencer and Wendell Pierce might be more accessible, given their previous support for Markle. Spencer, for example, promoted Markle's jam on Instagram, and Pierce has spoken positively about her in recent comments.
Former friend Lizzie Cundy also claimed that Markle is now relying on her old cast members despite having ghosted them when she married Prince Harry. This behavior has left many feeling resentful. Several stars are believed to have maintained a positive relationship with Meghan, but the majority of the cast is pretty turned off by how she's treated them. Another source said Patrick J. Adams, who played a significant role in "Suits," once praised Markle for her work ethic and moral sense. However, he admitted earlier this year that he hadn't been in contact with her since the show's recent resurgence in streaming popularity. Similarly, Gabriel Macht, who played Harvey Specter, and Gina Torres, who portrayed Jessica Pearson, have also revealed that they haven't been in touch with Markle, highlighting the disconnect.
The resentment among her former co-stars is palpable. They feel that Markle should remember her roots and show more humility. Many believe that she needs to explain herself and do some serious damage control if she hopes to mend these relationships and gain their support for her podcast.
