According to Jeremy Zimmer, chief executive of United Talent Agency (UTA), the duchess of Sussex has no ‘talent.’
Entertainment executive Jeremy Zimmer reportedly said: ‘Turns out Meghan Markle was not a great audio talent, or necessarily any kind of talent.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 06 Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala at New York Hilton on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)
A wave of critics has followed the royal couple after the demise of their Spotify deal. The leading agent at the talent agency reportedly made the comments during a discussion on podcasting, and the role of celebrities at Cannes, France.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 16: (L-R) Doria Ragland, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex attend the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards: Celebrating Generations of Progress & Power at Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 16, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Ms. Foundation for Women)
As of late, Markle and and Prince Harry have terminated their $20 million deal with Spotify after their company Archwell failed to product podcasts highlighting diverse perspectives and voices.
He also went on to say, “And, you know, just because you’re famous doesn’t make you great at something.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 16: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex attend the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards: Celebrating Generations of Progress & Power at Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 16, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Ms. Foundation for Women)
Bill Simmons, founder of the Ringer podcast network, also went on to accuse the couple of being “grifters” in his own podcast.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 27: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend an official photocall to announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been a couple officially since November 2016 and are due to marry in Spring 2018. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Spotify scrapped the deal for the podcast after only 12 episodes were made. The series featured Markel in conversations with friends and celebs like Trevor Noah, Mariah Carey, Serena Williams and more.
