“I’ve always said Hollywood can resemble high school in terms of behavior, and by that analogy, Harry and Meghan have become the most unpopular kids in school.”

In 2023, the couple lost their $20 million deal with Spotify after their company, Archewell Audio, produced just 12 podcast episodes in two-and-a-half years. Their podcast series Archetypes, hosted by Meghan and co-produced with Harry, aimed to challenge stereotypes that hinder women.

Stacy Jones, founder of the LA marketing agency Hollywood Branded, elaborated on their struggles. “Harry and Meghan’s reputation has taken a hit over the past year,” Jones told The Standard. “Hollywood thrives on trust — trust that a project will deliver, that partnerships will be beneficial, and that public perception will stay positive.

“Their loss of the Spotify deal in 2023 carried into 2024, and without a significant success this year, they’ve struggled to regain momentum. Access isn’t their issue — they can still secure tables at top restaurants and attract attention at events — but the initial excitement around them has faded compared to when they first arrived in Hollywood.”

Despite these setbacks, Harry and Meghan’s representatives have not responded to inquiries for comment.

Insiders suggest the Sussexes have also grown distant from some of their closest Hollywood connections. Over the years, the couple forged relationships with high-profile figures like Priyanka Chopra, Serena Williams, Elton John, Ellen DeGeneres, David and Victoria Beckham, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and George and Amal Clooney.

In June, Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, claimed that numerous Hollywood celebrities had “turned down recent invites” from Harry and Meghan.

Burrell later told The Post that many stars now prefer to associate with Prince William and Kate Middleton over the Sussexes.