Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have once again found themselves sidelined by Hollywood, deemed “too toxic” for inclusion in high-profile projects. Their latest snub came when the couple was left out of People Magazine‘s 50th anniversary edition, a stark contrast to their previous high-profile media appearances. Instead of featuring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, People opted to represent the British Royal Family with a humorous touch: a corgi wearing a crown, a nod to Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved pets.

This rejection by Hollywood heavyweights isn’t an isolated incident. According to Kinsey Schofield, a royal commentator, Meghan was also turned down by actress Reese Witherspoon for a collaboration, signaling a cooling of the couple’s once-warm relationship with the American entertainment industry. Schofield suggests that Meghan’s increasingly controversial public persona has made her a risky partner for many in Hollywood.

Adding to the drama, Prince Harry’s security demands, spurred by the so-called “Taylor Swiftgate” in the UK, have caused further backlash. The outrage over Prince William’s growing friendship with New Zealand’s former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has also added to the tension between the Sussexes and the wider royal family.

Father Calvin Robinson, a vocal critic, offered his perspective on the couple’s growing list of rejections, emphasizing that their repeated exclusion from key events points to a decline in their public influence.

As Harry and Meghan continue to navigate life outside the British monarchy, their diminishing star power in both the UK and the US may be a sign that the couple’s once-global appeal is beginning to fade.