Hollywood’s most glamorous night, the 97th Academy Awards, is fast approaching. While the event is typically a grand celebration of golden statuettes and heartfelt acceptance speeches, this year’s Oscars have already stirred unexpected controversy—and at the center of it all is Meghan Markle.
According to royal commentator Lady Colin Campbell, often referred to as Lady C, Meghan allegedly attempted to use the Oscars as a platform for herself. The Duchess of Sussex reportedly pitched an idea to the Academy that was so audacious it could have been straight out of a Hollywood script. Her proposal? A dramatic on-stage announcement addressing the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, accompanied by clips from her upcoming documentary, With Love, Meghan.
The suggestion, as described by Lady C, was met with disbelief. Critics argued that rather than being a genuine effort to honor wildfire victims, Meghan’s plan seemed more like a strategic move for self-promotion. This isn’t the first time she has faced similar accusations. Reports in the past have claimed she visited wildfire-affected areas primarily for the optics, with many seeing it as opportunistic rather than altruistic.
In a surprising twist, Netflix—the streaming giant behind Meghan and Prince Harry’s multi-million-dollar content deals—allegedly stepped in to shut the idea down. According to these claims, Netflix informed the Academy that they did not support Meghan speaking at the event. For a company that has built a reputation for offering nearly anyone a platform, this decision speaks volumes. Even Netflix, which has significantly invested in the Sussexes’ projects, appears to be growing weary of Meghan’s perceived theatrics.
The Academy, already struggling with declining viewership, was reportedly never going to entertain the idea. The Oscars is a meticulously controlled event, and the notion of an uninvited, uncredentialed, and unnominated individual taking the stage to deliver an unsanctioned speech was simply out of the question. As one commentator put it, even Kanye West could take notes on how not to embarrass oneself.
Meghan’s alleged attempt to insert herself into the Oscars underscores her ongoing struggle to break into Hollywood’s elite circles. Despite growing up near the industry due to her father’s career, dating a producer for nearly a decade, and even marrying a prince, she has yet to secure a meaningful place among Hollywood’s inner circle. No coveted invitations, no A-list friendships—just a series of PR missteps and growing public fatigue.
Whether or not this story is entirely true, the fact that many find it so believable speaks volumes about Meghan’s reputation. Her perceived pattern of overreaching and self-promotion has made her a polarizing figure, with critics noting that "Meghan fatigue" is very real—and she continues to fuel it. One thing is certain: Hollywood has made its stance clear. Meghan Markle is not on the guest list. If she truly wants to attend the Oscars, she may have to buy a ticket and sneak past security. And let’s be honest—if she tried, it would be a spectacle of secondhand embarrassment.
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