At Netflix's star-studded "Next on Netflix" event, where Hollywood’s biggest names gathered to showcase the streaming giant’s upcoming projects, Meghan Markle was noticeably absent—not just missing, but completely disregarded.
You’d think Netflix would have rolled out the red carpet for the woman who inked a multi-million-dollar deal with them. But no, not even a passing mention. The room was packed with A-list celebrities like Ben Affleck, Tina Fey, and Eddie Murphy, yet Meghan was nowhere in the conversation. Then came the unexpected comedic jab from John Mulaney.
While promoting his talk show, he playfully reminded the audience of Netflix’s tendency to hand out massive paychecks without a clear plan. "Not since Harry and Meghan," he quipped, "has Netflix given more money to someone without a specific plan." The crowd erupted with laughter, their amusement echoing through the venue. The reaction was undeniable—people loved the roast.
But the real shocker? Meghan’s latest Netflix project, With Love, Meghan, a show that was supposedly a significant deal for the platform, didn’t even earn her an invitation to the event. This is the same show that Netflix allegedly invested a fortune in, yet they couldn’t even be bothered to include her in their own showcase. The hypocrisy is glaring. It begs the question—was Netflix ever truly invested in her project, or were they merely banking on the Sussex brand for publicity? Either way, this blatant snub makes it clear that the company has lost interest in playing nice.
Adding insult to injury, Mulaney’s dig came just after Meghan announced a postponement of her show, citing the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires. The timing couldn’t have been worse. A high-profile Netflix production, supposedly a major deal, was now being ignored at a major industry event. That’s next-level humiliation. Hollywood’s elite were in attendance, and when it came to Harry and Meghan, the best they could manage were a few murmurs and some chuckles. It was as if everyone in the room was in on the joke—the joke being the Sussexes and their ongoing PR misfortunes.
If Netflix executives aren’t backing her anymore, what’s next? The only thing left for Meghan and Harry is to keep up the facade of being the world’s most influential couple. But let’s be real—the only fame they’re getting now is as a punchline. Imagine Meghan, once touted as Netflix’s next big star, not even making the guest list for an event specifically designed to promote shows like hers. Did she even know it was happening? Or did she assume she was too important to attend? Who knows? But the fact remains—this massive Netflix launch took place, and she was completely sidelined.
No sugarcoating it—Meghan’s Netflix deal has rapidly become a laughingstock. And not just any joke, but one being shared by the very people who signed her paychecks. When your own backers start using you as comedic material, it’s safe to say the deal is beyond salvaging. If Netflix is willing to turn Meghan into the butt of the joke at their own event, there’s no coming back from that. Stick a fork in it—it’s done.
