**Meghan Markle’s Awkward Encounter at Variety’s Power of Women Gala**

Meghan Markle found herself in an awkward situation at Variety's Power of Women gala when she attempted to make a power play but ended up falling short.

As she tried to make a grand entrance back onto the red carpet, the Duchess of Sussex failed to impress Chairwoman Perlina and other A-list stars present at the event.

The gala provided Meghan with an opportunity to showcase her designer outfits and mingle with Hollywood elites like Margaret Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio.

However, according to Hollywood insiders, your reputation in the industry is only as good as your latest success.

Despite Meghan's presence, none of the high-profile celebrities seemed particularly taken with Harry's wife.

It has been almost a year since Netflix aired the documentary series “Harry and Meghan,” but since then, Meghan has mainly been seen in paparazzi photos and has made vague statements about launching new projects.

Both Meghan and Harry have struggled to leave a lasting impression on the entertainment industry, despite their efforts.

Recent reports suggest that Meghan approached Perlina Igbokwi, the chairwoman of Universal Studio Group, in hopes of securing a photo opportunity.

Meghan allegedly hinted at a potential comeback to the hit series “Suits” by spreading rumors about negotiations with NBCUniversal.

It was revealed that Meghan emphasized her Nigerian heritage, claiming to be 43% Nigerian, in an attempt to connect with Perlina, who hails from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria.

However, Perlina remained unfazed by Meghan's attempts to impress her, as she confidently asserted her own presence without acknowledging Meghan's supposed status.

Meghan's positioning during the encounter was likened to being at a wedding next to a stranger and posing for a photo without genuine rapport.

This led Meghan to sit at her agent's table among producers, rather than actors or industry talents.

Seated near Leonardo DiCaprio, Meghan was accompanied by her Uber agent Brad Slater, who brought her as his plus one to the event.

Brad, known for representing notable figures like Kevin Costner and Michael Strahan, strategically placed Meghan in a prominent position to signal her interest in new opportunities within the industry.

This tactic, as explained by PR expert Mark Bukowski, aims to generate buzz and speculation about upcoming projects, leveraging media and social platforms for publicity.