Meghan Markle is encountering significant hurdles in her efforts to outshine Kate Middleton with her upcoming podcast series, as it appears that not all her Hollywood friends are keen to participate.
Previously, it was reported that the Duchess of Sussex was looking to invite some of her Hollywood connections to feature in her new podcast series, developed in partnership with Lemonada Media. Names like Priyanka Chopra and former "Suits" co-stars were floated as potential guests for the early episodes,
However, an insider speaking to Heat Magazine portrayed the former royal as being in a desperate state to achieve success with her podcast. The source criticized her for reaching out to former colleagues, noting, "She's shown no interest in maintaining ties with most of them—she didn’t even join their WhatsApp group after declining to participate in a recent reunion."
The insider further explained that Meghan had distanced herself from most of her "Suits" co-stars and the show itself after her marriage to Prince Harry, which was ironically facilitated by her success on the legal drama.
The source added, "Her current attempts to enlist their support for her podcast and to promote her products come off as somewhat insensitive." They also suggested that Meghan needs to undertake significant damage control and clarify her actions if she hopes to regain their support, given the prevailing hurt feelings among her peers.
This situation emerges just as Princess Kate makes a notable return to the public spotlight with her appearance at Wimbledon, following her recent battle with cancer.
