Meghan Markle was making headlines at a local bookstore event, accompanied by none other than Oprah Winfrey.
While their appearance attracted some attention, another major event had the true elite of society buzzing—the third annual "Caring for Women" dinner, hosted by the Caring Foundation. Unlike the bookstore scene, this glamorous gathering in Midtown Manhattan showcased high-profile attendees from the upper echelons of society, but Meghan wasn't among them. The event, held at The Pool, was a shimmering display of influence and wealth, with co-chairs like Salma Hayek Pinault, François-Henri Pinault, Kim Kardashian, Donatella Versace, and Naomi Watts leading the charge.
The dinner aimed to raise awareness and funds for charities fighting to end violence against women and girls. By the end of the night, an impressive $3 million had been raised—an amount that Meghan, despite her former royal status, might have found challenging to match given her current social standing.
Gail King, the evening’s master of ceremonies, compared the event to the Met Gala for social causes, a testament to its significance in high society. The guest list sparkled with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Viola Davis, Dakota Johnson, and Kerry Washington, creating an atmosphere of true Hollywood royalty. Despite the high-profile nature of the event, Meghan was noticeably absent, mingling instead at a far less glamorous bookstore appearance. With her strong focus on using fashion and public appearances to support charitable causes, one might have expected her to attend such a prestigious gala. However, it seems the invitation either never arrived or was never sent, a reflection of her waning influence in elite circles. The event was a dazzling affair, with Hollywood stars and influential billionaires alike coming together. When someone like Kim Kardashian, known for her immense media presence, has more clout at such events than Meghan Markle, it signals that Meghan's star might be dimming.
The Kardashian-Jenner family, often underestimated in certain circles, understands the importance of maintaining a media presence and bouncing back from controversies—an art Meghan could perhaps benefit from mastering. Speaking of notable absences, Oprah Winfrey was also missing from the guest list. After her recent PR blunders, including the highly criticized handling of the Maui fires controversy, Oprah has been laying low, attending smaller, more controlled events. Her absence from this glittering gala hints that her current standing is no longer what it once was. The fact that she was co-hosting a bookstore event instead of attending a prestigious fundraising dinner speaks volumes about her recent struggles.
Returning to Meghan, even her close friend Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who once ran in similar circles, couldn’t secure her an invite to this elite event. This exclusion speaks volumes about Meghan and Harry’s current social status. Once part of high-profile galas and glittering fundraisers, they now seem to be on the outskirts, struggling to regain their foothold in the elite circles they once belonged to. The contrast between Meghan's attendance at a bookstore opening and the high-stakes fundraising events is striking. It’s almost tragicomic to witness how the Sussexes have failed to navigate the world of A-list society, where attendees pay thousands for a seat, donate generously, and bring real influence to the table.
While Meghan and Oprah were left out of this star-studded affair, it’s becoming increasingly clear that their influence may be waning. The real power players in Hollywood are moving forward, leaving Meghan, with all her grand ambitions, to watch from the sidelines. As the spotlight shifts to others, Meghan and Harry’s once-prominent roles in the elite social scene are diminishing, leaving them to observe from the background as the true heavyweights take center stage.
