Harry and Meghan Skip Oscars: Hollywood Losing Interest in the Sussexes

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were notably absent from the 95th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Celebrity PR specialist Carla Spate shared insights with Express.co.uk, suggesting that the couple's non-appearance at the prestigious event was not surprising.

Spate emphasized that their attendance would have raised more questions than answers.

She deemed it illogical for Harry and Meghan to grace the Oscars since their documentary did not receive any nominations.

Despite recent peculiar occurrences involving the couple, Meghan is currently not pursuing acting, and Harry shows no inclination to do so either.

According to Spate, their presence at the Oscars would have been perplexing and unfavorable, given their lack of valid reasons to be there.

Spate explained that celebrities typically attend such award ceremonies for three main purposes: being nominated, networking, or pitching a project.

In the case of Harry and Meghan, they did not fit into any of these categories, hence their absence from the Oscars was expected.

Although rumors circulated that the Sussexes were once approached to host an award at the 2022 Academy Awards, this proposal was eventually dismissed.

The public relations expert's assessment resonated with many viewers of the Oscars this year, with social media buzzing about the couple's no-show.

Speculations arose regarding potential mockery or intentional avoidance by Harry and Meghan, especially after their portrayal in popular culture shows like South Park and Saturday Night Live spoofs.

Public relations consultant Matt Yanofsky cautioned the couple about potential criticism they might face at the Oscars, particularly following the South Park parody.

Yanofsky highlighted the show's reputation for candidly expressing societal opinions, indicating that the couple might become subjects of ridicule in the future.

While host Jimmy Kimmel refrained from targeting the Sussexes during the event, the growing sentiment in Hollywood suggests waning interest in the couple.

Kinsey Schofield, host of the To Die For Daily podcast, expressed her belief that Harry and Meghan may have overestimated the support they would receive from Hollywood.

Schofield noted that the couple's recent actions and demeanor have raised doubts about their standing in the entertainment industry.

The absence of Harry and Meghan from notable events like Oprah Winfrey's birthday celebration and the BAFTA tea party earlier this year has fueled speculations about their diminishing popularity in Hollywood circles.

TV host Nick Ede suggested in an interview with Express.co.uk that the couple is struggling to keep up with the elite in Hollywood, positioning them lower on the industry hierarchy.

As King Charles prepares to deliver a groundbreaking statement during his first Commonwealth Day service as monarch, the Sussexes' dwindling presence in the Hollywood spotlight continues to be a topic of discussion.