Tom Cruise’s Royal Loyalty: A Snub to Harry and Meghan?

In a surprising twist in Hollywood's intersection with the British royal family, Tom Cruise has reportedly made his allegiance known.

According to the National Enquirer, the actor's close ties with Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, and Princess Catherine outweigh any friendship he might have had with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

This revelation comes from an insider who claims that Cruise is less than interested in befriending the Sussexes due to the drama that seems to follow them.

Sources close to Cruise say he has been closely monitoring the saga of Harry and Meghan.

The unfolding drama has left him shocked, particularly their constant critiques of the monarchy.

The actor, who has long admired the British royal family, finds their relentless attacks on the institution unsettling.

His respect for the royals runs deep, and it appears that the Sussexes' behavior has put a significant strain on any potential friendship.

Once a fan of Meghan, Cruise even considered casting her in one of his films when she first moved to California.

However, it seems those plans have been shelved indefinitely.

An insider shared that the initial excitement about collaborating with Meghan has faded, especially after observing the couple's turbulent relationship with the monarchy.

Cruise's loyalty to the royals was on full display during the London premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick” in May.

He was seen escorting Prince William and Princess Catherine, while Harry and Meghan were notably absent.

The chemistry between the actor and the future king and queen was palpable, with reports suggesting that they enjoyed the attention from Cruise.

In fact, they even arranged for him to meet Queen Elizabeth during her final weeks.

The ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family seem to have resulted in a broader cooling off from some Hollywood elite, including Cruise.

It's not just him; other significant figures have reportedly distanced themselves from Harry and Meghan.

Tabloids have previously claimed that the Obamas also severed ties with the couple, further isolating them within their social circles.

Recently, Harry and Meghan faced backlash following the release of a trailer for their upcoming Netflix series.

Dan Wooten, a columnist for the Daily Mail, labeled the couple as “shameless,” criticizing what he perceives as their constant victimhood narrative.

His tweet suggested that Meghan has already wreaked havoc on her own family, and now Harry is attempting to do the same to the Windsors.

Adding fuel to the fire, Talk TV host Julia Hartley Brewer referred to the couple as “victims extraordinaire.”

Meanwhile, Nile Gardner, a former aide to Margaret Thatcher, condemned them for their perceived arrogance, stating that if there were an award for vanity, they would be top contenders.

Piers Morgan, a vocal critic of Markle, chimed in on the trailer's release, pointing out the hypocrisy of the couple.

He slammed them for promoting privacy while simultaneously exposing their lives in a reality series.

His comments highlighted the contradictions in their messaging, particularly around family dynamics.

Amidst the controversy, it was reported that the dislike button for the trailer was disabled on YouTube, which sparked speculation.

However, a closer look revealed that over 100,000 users had indeed disliked it.

As of now, the trailer has garnered 1.7 million views on YouTube and over 3.3 million on Netflix's official Twitter account, alongside nearly 20,000 combined comments across both platforms.

Interestingly, many viewers seem more engaged with the reactions to the trailer than the content itself.

Comments ranged from sarcastic observations about Meghan's emotional moments to critiques about the media portrayal of the couple.

One viewer quipped about how fortunate it is for Meghan that cameras are always rolling when she's in distress.

As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how these relationships will evolve.

Tom Cruise's apparent loyalty to the royal family could signal a broader trend of Hollywood distancing itself from the Sussexes, leaving Harry and Meghan navigating their path amidst increasing scrutiny and criticism.