Meghan Markle Faces Backlash at Golden Globes as Netflix Deal Stumbles

The 2024 Golden Globes turned out to be a rough night for Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.

Once a Hollywood star, Meghan had high hopes of reigniting her acting career through her partnership with Netflix.

However, those aspirations took a hit when Ted Sarandos, the CEO of the streaming giant, found himself laughing at a joke made by host Joe Coy that poked fun at her and Prince Harry.

Coy, a Filipino-American comedian, took the stage to replace Ricky Gervais and didn't hold back in his monologue.

He made light of various subjects, but it was his jibe about Meghan and Harry that really caught everyone's attention.

The comedian quipped that the couple was still raking in millions from Netflix while doing absolutely nothing.

The audience erupted in laughter, and the camera panned to Sarandos, who was seen clapping and chuckling along with the crowd.

This jab referenced the couple's Netflix documentary, “Harry and Meghan,” which premiered in December 2022 to mixed reviews.

The documentary delved into their decision to step back from their royal duties, part of a lucrative deal worth an estimated $100 million that they signed with Netflix in 2020.

Unfortunately for Meghan and Harry, this venture hasn't yielded the success they envisioned, as their public image has taken a significant hit over the past year.

Adding to their woes, their podcast “Archetypes,” another product of a multi-million dollar Spotify deal, was canceled after just one season.

Bill Simmons, Spotify's head of podcast innovation, even labeled them as “grifters,” underscoring the growing discontent surrounding their projects.

Meanwhile, their charity, Archewell, named after their son Archie, has seen donations plummet by nearly $14 million in just a year, signaling a waning public interest in their philanthropic efforts.

In a further blow to Meghan's Hollywood comeback, she was noticeably absent from a reunion of the cast of “Suits,” the legal drama that initially catapulted her to fame.

While her former co-stars gathered backstage for a photo-op at the Golden Globes, Meghan was nowhere to be found.

Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Mockt, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres, and Rick Hoffman were all smiles, showcasing their camaraderie while Meghan missed out on the moment.

Sources close to the cast revealed that Meghan had been invited to join the reunion but declined due to scheduling conflicts.

There were whispers, however, that she was hesitant to face her former colleagues, many of whom felt slighted by her behavior after she became a royal.

The shift in Meghan's demeanor from friendly and professional to distant and aloof was noted by those who once considered her a friend.

Once engaged to Harry, Meghan reportedly stopped returning calls and texts from her “Suits” co-stars, leaving them feeling hurt and betrayed.

According to insiders, her absence from the reunion was not a significant loss; the cast enjoyed themselves without her and have moved on in their lives and careers.

They expressed happiness for her success while simultaneously wanting to distance themselves from any drama associated with her.

Despite these setbacks, Meghan is said to be working on a new Netflix project—a biopic about her life.

This endeavor aims to help restore her image and reputation, but insiders suggest that it's facing numerous challenges.

Finding a director and a star willing to collaborate with her has proven difficult, raising questions about the project's future.

While Meghan continues to navigate her post-royal life and career, the reception to her endeavors remains lukewarm.

The Golden Globes incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges she faces in reestablishing her footing in Hollywood.