In a recent episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the comedian couldn’t resist poking fun at Meghan Markle during a segment titled Future Headlines.
With his signature humor, Maher conjured up a particularly amusing headline: “Meghan Markle complains that no one’s complained about her for a while.” This line sent the audience into fits of laughter, showcasing just how ripe the subject is for comedic commentary.
It’s worth noting that Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, have been relatively quiet in recent months.
But this silence isn’t indicative of a newfound appreciation for privacy; rather, it seems they’ve been largely ignored by the media.
It’s as if Hollywood has ghosted them.
With no royal engagements, celebrity galas, or high-profile interviews, the couple appears to be off the radar.
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When you’re not on anyone’s guest list, making headlines becomes a challenge.
Despite their absence from the spotlight, it’s clear they haven’t vanished entirely.
Maher’s remarks hint that the Sussexes might be lying low, hoping that the negative press surrounding issues like Meghan’s bullying allegations will eventually fade.
Yet, there’s a pervasive belief that this quiet period is merely the eye of the storm, suggesting that more complaints, likely framed as shocking revelations, are on the horizon.
Meghan’s attempts to craft a fairy tale life seem to be stumbling.
Remember the homemade jam she made to celebrate her anniversary with Harry?
That idea didn’t quite take off.
Perhaps this year, she’ll attempt to regain some attention by whipping up another batch and sharing it on Instagram with an inspirational quote.
Meanwhile, Harry has been spotted in Vancouver distributing free tickets to the Invictus Games, which many see as a desperate attempt at damage control following disappointing ticket sales.
His efforts to engage children with questions about being a prince during Christmas come off as awkwardly charming, but they hardly resonate with the public.
A few years ago, a crisis management expert advised the couple that their best chance at repairing their reputation lay in genuine charity work, done quietly and without fanfare.
Instead, they’ve opted for their usual playbook: lackluster PR stunts, self-congratulatory documentaries, and books that feel more obligatory than necessary.
Maher’s critique hits home—how can one claim to despise attention while simultaneously seeking it through every action, word, and Netflix deal?
It’s akin to complaining about the cold while refusing to wear a coat.
The irony is palpable and highlights the contradictions in their narrative.
What’s truly disheartening is witnessing the dramatic shift in how the public perceives the Sussexes.
Meghan, who once aimed to leverage her royal connections into global stardom, now finds herself more often the punchline than the princess.
Late-night hosts like Maher have an abundance of material to draw from, requiring little effort to find humor in the couple’s misadventures.
The couple’s fall from grace extends beyond the realm of comedy.
Hollywood, the very sanctuary they sought for a fresh start, seems to have collectively decided that the Sussexes are as welcome as pineapple on pizza.
Even their most ardent supporters appear fatigued by their perpetual victimhood narrative.
One particularly telling internet comment encapsulated the sentiment: “She married into the most exclusive club in the world and stupidly threw it all away.”
This statement underlines the heart of the joke.
Meghan had everything—fame, influence, and access to platforms that most people can only dream of.
