Hollywood elites are reportedly distancing themselves from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and are waiting for the couple to divorce [1, 2].
This shift in social standing suggests a decline in the couple's influence within the high-profile circles of the U.S. entertainment industry. The perceived loss of support from A-list peers could impact their long-term branding and social integration in California.
Broadcaster Dee Dee Dunleavy discussed the situation during a Sky News Australia interview. Dunleavy said that the couple is being iced out by their former inner circle in Hollywood [1, 2]. She said that the current atmosphere among the elite is one of anticipation regarding a potential split.
"They’re all waiting for the divorce," Dunleavy said [1].
According to Dunleavy, this social fallout is linked to the repercussions of a high-profile media event. She said the interview conducted by Oprah Winfrey with Meghan Markle was a catalyst for the current tension [1]. Dunleavy said the interview was poorly received and caused significant backlash for those involved.
"I think in Oprah’s case, she copped so much flak after that interview she did with Meghan because it was a really poor interview," Dunleavy said [1].
While the couple has historically maintained ties with various celebrities, the reports suggest a growing divide. The distance created by these A-list friends reflects a broader trend of shifting allegiances within the U.S. entertainment industry's most exclusive tiers [1, 2].
“"They’re all waiting for the divorce."”
The reported isolation of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by Hollywood's elite highlights the volatility of celebrity alliances. If the couple is indeed losing their social capital among A-listers, it may signal a transition from being viewed as central figures of the cultural zeitgeist to becoming peripheral figures in the U.S. entertainment landscape.
