Meghan Markle is reportedly worried that negative publicity surrounding her possible return to acting in the UK could damage her reputation. She feels it might affect future career opportunities. According to an unnamed source, the Duchess of Sussex felt frustrated by reports linking her to Netflix’s crime drama “The Gentlemen.” She also feared that media criticism and alleged hostility from some members of the Royal Family could influence industry decisions.
Meghan Markle is ‘concerned about her reputation’ after ‘The Gentlemen’ Netflix controversy, per source
Reports that Meghan Markle was in talks to join the cast of “The Gentlemen” sparked speculation among her supporters and critics just days before her expected return to the UK. Landing a new acting role could have marked a step towards expanding her entertainment career. However, the discussions reportedly raised fresh concerns about how public controversy surrounding her might affect her future opportunities.
An unnamed source claimed that the situation particularly upset Meghan because it could affect her professional future. “It irks her, big time, not just from an ego or self-confidence perspective but because of the damage it could do to her career,” the source said to Closer Online. The insider said Meghan fears that negative media reports could affect how people in the TV and film industries see her. This worries her even when those reports do not match her version of events.
According to the source, Meghan fears the controversy could make industry professionals reluctant to work with her. “Everyone knows how mud really sticks in the TV and movie world especially, so Meghan’s big fear is that others will take a pass on her based on the poison they’re spoon-fed by the media as well as various haters inside the Firm,” the source claimed. The insider added that Meghan is “concerned” about her reputation. She reportedly considers the situation “cruel and unforgivable on every level.”
The source also suggested that Meghan feels she has few options for handling the situation. Speaking publicly about the controversy could draw more attention to the reports, while staying silent might leave the criticism unanswered. “Meghan can’t do much about it. There’s no doubt she’s furious, though,” the insider said.
