The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been advised to take a step back from the limelight after their latest project, the documentary Cookie Queens, was dubbed a commercial flop. The couple executive produced the film, which failed to make a mark at the box office.
Hollywood Reputation at Risk
TalkTV presenter Kevin O'Sullivan addressed the couple's on-screen debut, claiming the move would have tarnished their royal reputation in Hollywood. He commented, "In Hollywood, you are as successful as your last film. If your last film was a success you're a success, but if you last film was a flop then you're in trouble."
Kevin continued: "Basically, this was their first ever big film release. The first film they produced onto the big screens. It was a disaster. What should they do now?" He suggested this "mega flop will taint their reputation in tinseltown".
Expert Advice: Take a Break
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield advised the Sussexes to disappear for a while from a professional standpoint. "I also stressed that Meghan is trying to be too many things to too many people at once," she mused, "and if you are trying to be a podcast host, a lifestyle guru, a chef, her calligraphy. She wants to be the world's best mum."
Kinsey added, "When you try to be too many things at once you lose your authority across the board." Meghan, in particular, has tried her hand at multiple projects including podcasting, her Netflix show With Love, Meghan, and launching her As Ever brand.
Previous Setbacks
The Spotify podcasting deal ended in 2023 — which made the Duke and Duchess of Sussex a whopping $20 million (£14million) — after only one season of her show, "Archetypes." Netflix also ended their partnership with her in March. There are also reports the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to produce the film Meet Me At The Lake as well as more polo projects.
Kinsey suggested they take a break from the projects and let someone else take the reins. "That's the only way Harry and Meghan can redeem themselves in this town," the royal expert explained. "You have to let the success do the talking for you versus Harry and Meghan telling us what's to come."
