Is it time for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to just… log off? Because honey, their latest business venture just crashed and burned harder than their Netflix deal negotiations.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s highly anticipated “Cookie Queens” documentary has officially flopped at the box office, and we are LIVING for the schadenfreude. After betting big on this passion project, insiders are now whispering that the couple should seriously consider a “professional disappearance” to salvage what’s left of their reputation. Ouch.
Sources close to the Sussexes are reportedly advising them to step back from the spotlight and cease public-facing business ventures. Translation? Nobody wants to watch their content anymore, bestie. The documentary, which was supposed to be their golden ticket to relevance, landed with all the grace of a lead balloon. Critics were ruthless, audiences stayed away in droves, and the whole thing became a cautionary tale about overestimating your personal brand.
This comes after a series of increasingly unsuccessful ventures from the couple. From their Spotify podcast deal going south to their Netflix projects underperforming, Harry and Meghan have discovered that leaving the royal family doesn’t automatically guarantee you a Midas touch in entertainment. Shocking, we know.
The couple has poured millions into their Archewell Productions company, but every project seems to arrive with maximum fanfare and minimum actual interest from the general public. It’s giving “trying way too hard” energy, and frankly, audiences are exhausted.
Celebrity watchers and royal commentators are having an absolute field day. One Twitter user quipped: “Maybe focus on literally anything else at this point.” Another commented: “The Cookie Queens are more like Cookie Disasters.” The memes alone have been absolutely *chef’s kiss*.
What really stings is that the couple invested so much personal branding into this project. They promoted it relentlessly, gave interviews about their creative vision, and basically put all their eggs into this basket. Now that basket is not just empty—it’s publicly embarrassing.
Industry experts suggest the Sussexes need to seriously reevaluate their business strategy and perhaps focus on charitable work or private endeavors rather than continuing to chase entertainment dollars. Translation: Maybe just… stop? The people have spoken, and they’re not interested.
What do you think Harry and Meghan should do next? A) Step away from Hollywood completely B) Try a different entertainment venture with lower expectations