Meghan's name was withdrawn from the American Museum of Natural History Gala by Scarlett Johansson.
Scarlett Johansson, the Hollywood star and activist, reportedly took a stand against Megan Markle by ensuring her exclusion from the guest list of the American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York City. Attending the event with her husband Colin Jost, Johansson, leveraging her influence and connections, allegedly intervened to prevent The Duchess of Sussex from participating in the prestigious Gala aimed at raising funds for the Museum's educational and science programs.
Sources claim that Johansson was infuriated upon discovering that Megan Markle, currently residing in the US with Prince Harry and their two children, had received an invitation from the Museum's Board of Trustees. Johansson, known for her vocal support of human rights and environmental causes, reportedly argued that Megan Markle lacked authenticity as a philanthropist. According to her, Markle was perceived as a self-serving opportunist who exploited and damaged the royal family.
A close friend of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Johansson is said to have been deeply displeased with Markle's involvement in accusations of racism against the royal family and her collaboration with Omid Scobie's bombshell book, revealing secrets and scandals within the monarchy. Johansson allegedly views Megan Markle as a hypocrite and a liar, using her royal status for personal gain while disregarding the traditions and values of the monarchy.
Johansson, set to star in several upcoming films, including Josh Cooley's animated prequel Transformers, Jason Bateman's space race drama project Artemis for Apple TV Plus, and Kristen Scott Thomas's feature directorial debut My Mother's Wedding, purportedly garnered the support and approval of her husband, Colin Jost. Jost, a co-head writer and Weekend Update anchor of Saturday Night Live, is known for mocking and ridiculing Megan Markle and Prince Harry in his sketches and jokes on the show.
Megan Markle, facing challenges in maintaining her relevance and popularity in the US, along with legal battles and public criticism, is said to have felt devastated and humiliated by Johansson's snub. Hoping to boost her image and mingle with the elite and powerful, Markle perceived the exclusion from the Gala as a betrayal and insult from Johansson, whom she had considered a friend and ally.
While Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost became the center of attention at the Gala, attended by celebrities such as Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Hilaria Baldwin, and Busy Phillips, Megan Markle and Prince Harry, snubbed from the event, watched from a distance, excluded from what was deemed the society event of the year.
