Meghan Markle's Hollywood return has sparked mixed reactions, with some experts warning it might backfire due to her perceived 'vanity' and oversaturation in the media.
The Duchess of Sussex, who was seen filming a cameo role in Amazon MGM Studios movie, is ready for her Hollywood close-up, but royal experts warn her big comeback could blow up in her face.
She joined the cast of the upcoming film 'Close Personal Friends, where she’s expected to play herself.
The film cast includes Brie Larson, Lily Collins and Jack Quaid. The former Suits star will reportedly have a 'small part' in the movie.
She has returned to acting for the first time since she tied the knot with the British royal Prince Harry in 2018.
In 2017, ahead of her wedding, Meghan left 'Suits,' where she starred as Rachel Zane.
British royal expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital that the cameo is a 'vanity project' for the 44-year-old, whose reputation has taken a nosedive since she stepped down as senior royal in 2020 and relocated to California with her husband.
'She has to make a pragmatic pivot given the rock-bottom position she’s in, polling-wise,' according to the commentator.
'Hollywood hasn’t embraced her, and it’s highly doubtful UK audiences or the royal family will care about this latest move. They’re probably more relieved that she’s not overtly bashing them,' she claimed.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield feels differently. She believes the palace would have taken notice and given their disapproval behind closed doors.
The commentator accused Meghan of drawing headlines away from Prince William’s high-profile event in Brazil.
She went on to explain, the pattern of the Sussexes retreating from the spotlight for months, only to reemerge during William’s major moments, is something his team is acutely aware of.'
'The timing of the announcement has raised eyebrows beyond the palace,' Schofield claimed.
