Once upon a time, it seemed like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were on a mission to cozy up to Tinseltown’s elite, welcoming stars like Oprah Winfrey and the Clooneys into their glittering circle.
However, it appears there’s one celebrity who’s suddenly persona non grata: Jennifer Lopez. The same Meghan who once had J.Lo on speed dial now seems to view the former Fly Girl as welcome as a rainstorm at a garden party.
After all, who wants to get tangled up in the latest chapter of Jennifer's romantic rollercoaster? Certainly not Meghan, who is already wrestling with her own image issues and career aspirations.
A source close to Meghan revealed that this icy cold shoulder toward J.Lo may be shortsighted. They claim that J.Lo could lend Meghan's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, the kind of star power it desperately craves. But Meghan doesn’t see it that way; it seems better to steer clear of the diva than risk the tabloids having a field day with potential headlines like “Harry’s Old Crush Causes Royal Ruckus.”
It’s a curious twist of fate considering that Meghan and Harry were practically joined at the hip with J.Lo just a few years back.
Remember that charming double date in California with J.Lo and then-fiancé Alex Rodriguez? Now that J.Lo is single and ready to mingle, Meghan must think of herself as a protective hen, guarding her territory from the hunky peacocks circling around Harry.
Harry keeps suggesting they should rekindle their friendship with J.Lo, as if he hasn’t seen the disaster zone that is her love life. “Hey, let’s reach out to the most desirable woman in the world who just came off a rough divorce!” Sure, Harry—because that’s not going to lead to awkward conversations and unflattering comparisons.
It seems that Meghan, wise beyond her years, understands that a single J.Lo could be more trouble than she’s worth right now. It’s not just the potential drama with Jennifer weighing on Meghan’s mind.
The couple is currently under the magnifying glass, with their dynamic shifting as Harry gallivants off to the UK for public appearances without Meghan. Whispers of marital strife echo louder each day.
Meanwhile, the Sussexes seem to be playing a game of “let’s see who can get closer to the Obamas” instead of clinking champagne glasses with the Clooneys. There’s been no talk of the marriage being on the rocks, but it’s clear that the terms of their partnership have changed, at least in the public eye.
With so much change in the air, it’s no surprise that Meghan feels slightly more vulnerable about which hot single female celebrities are allowed into their inner circle.
