Hollywood snub? Has Meghan Markle been dropped by elite talent agency WME? Here's what reports are saying

Rumors circulate that WME dropped Meghan Markle due to alleged issues. The agency, however, says it is still working with the star and denies that it has given her the royal pass.

Amidst career shifts, Meghan Markle prepares for her Netflix show while facing past workplace allegations and rebranding challenges for her lifestyle business.

According to Page Six, it has been informed by several sources that Meghan Markle has been fired by WME following months of conjecture regarding her affiliation with the leading Hollywood agency.

Why are there rumors about WME dropping Meghan?

Although she is thought to have met with her regular agents, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has not met with the agency's Uber powerbroker Ari Emanuel since January of last year, as per a report by Page Six.

Meghan Markle was fired because she was "too demanding" and "difficult to work with," according to several rumors, as quoted in a report by Page Six.

WME dispelled the rumors and maintains that it is still working with her. The announcement comes as the mother of two gets ready to premiere "With Love, Meghan," her new lifestyle series on Netflix, on Tuesday.

WME heavyweights Brad Slater, who represents Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Jill Smoller, who represents the former "Suits" star's longtime friend, tennis champion Serena Williams, were personally looking after Markle, who had only been with the top agency since April 2023, as quoted in a report by Page Six.

The agency is still working on some of her projects for Archewell, the foundation she and her husband, Prince Harry, run, according to reports.

Furthermore, it is unclear whether Markle's outburst in January 2024, immediately following the holidays, was directed at Archewell or herself. The duchess reportedly demanded a meeting and "expected decks and plans."

What’s happening with her Netflix show and lifestyle brand?

In preparation for her Netflix series, Markle has been busy relaunching herself on Instagram.
However, following a string of trademark setbacks for "American Riviera Orchard," she was recently compelled to rebrand her lifestyle company to "As Ever."

The merchandise won't be available for purchase for months after Markle's show debut, but she did confirm that it would include her highly advertised jam.

Keeping their team together has proven difficult for Markle and Prince Harry, as former staff members from their time in London have dubbed themselves the "Sussex Survivors Club."

FAQs

Did WME really drop Meghan Markle?
According to reports, she was let go for being too demanding, but WME insists they still represent her and Archewell.

What comes next for Meghan Markle?
Despite trademark and production delays, she remains focused on her Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," and the launch of her lifestyle brand.