Hollywood celebrities allegedly avoiding Prince Harry and Meghan

A reported air of caution has enveloped Hollywood celebrities as high-profile figures, including Steven Spielberg, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Rob Lowe, are said to be maintaining distance from exiled royals, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

The couple’s split from the British royal family in 2020 appears to have implications beyond the monarchy, with some A-listers reportedly wary of being associated with the Sussexes for fear of alienation from future King of England, Prince William, and his wife Kate Middleton.

The California-based couple, now residing in the United States, found themselves excluded from Oprah Winfrey’s birthday celebration this year, despite the media mogul’s highly publicized interview with the Sussexes in March 2021.

Celebrities in the entertainment industry, who are eager to promote their movies and theater productions in London or its renowned West End, seem to be cautious of any association with Harry and Meghan that might affect their relationships with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are considered the biggest celebrity draws in Britain.

NewsNation Now’s senior story producer, Paula Froelich, offered insights into the situation, stating that concerns about potential financial repercussions play a significant role in celebrities’ reluctance to align themselves with the exiled royals.

Hollywood’s influential power players are seemingly unwilling to jeopardize their businesses for the sake of Harry and Meghan.

Furthermore, it appears that the couple’s strained relations extend beyond the entertainment world. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were allegedly snubbed by the White House when they sought a flight on Air Force One to return to the US after Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral in September.

The White House reportedly declined their request, fearing that escorting the estranged royals alongside President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden might strain relations with Britain.

The specter of potential revelations from the couple is another cause for concern among Hollywood celebrities. The fear of personal secrets being disclosed seems to linger, especially given Prince Harry’s past revelations.

In his bestselling memoir, “Spare,” he recounted an incident at actress Courtney Cox’s Los Angeles home, where an unnamed actor allegedly showed him a box of “black diamond mushroom chocolates” in her refrigerator, leading to an unforgettable experience. Cox, however, denied providing the mushrooms, stating that she was not responsible for distributing them.

The cautionary atmosphere surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continues to create ripples beyond the boundaries of the British royal family, impacting the dynamics of Hollywood’s social circles.

As the couple navigates their new life away from traditional royal duties, they face both opportunities and challenges in the entertainment industry, with celebrities weighing their options carefully to maintain their relationships and protect their business interests.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain under scrutiny as the public and their fellow celebrities await further developments in their ongoing journey of independence and reinvention.