The 2024 film Independent Spirit Awards nominations were unveiled on Monday, with one glaring omission – Meghan Markle‘s Netflix docuseries, Harry and Meghan.
The six-part series delved into the couple’s contentious departure from the royal family and their subsequent life in California.
However, it faced widespread criticism from both critics and viewers for being self-centered, deceitful, and uninteresting.
Adding to the chorus of disapproval is Aidy Bryant, the host of the Spirit Awards.
Known for her comedic prowess on Saturday Night Live and the acclaimed series Shrill, Bryant reportedly played a pivotal role in excluding Harry and Meghan from the nominations.
She branded the docuseries as a complete failure and unworthy of any accolades.
Bryant’s disdain for the former actress and her passion project stems from what she perceives as Markle’s attempt to cast herself as a victim of media and monarchy.
Sources claim that Bryant ridiculed Markle’s portrayal in the docuseries, accusing her of exaggerated acting and constantly seeking the limelight.
Furthermore, Bryant didn’t hold back in criticizing Markle’s alleged hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness.
She highlighted the irony of Markle complaining about privacy invasion while profiting from her personal life for fame.
Bryant questioned Markle’s credibility and intentions, accusing her of manipulating the public with fabricated narratives.
The decision by Bryant to snub Harry and Meghan from the Spirit Awards nominations has garnered support from industry insiders who view the docuseries as a stain on independent filmmaking.
The Spirit Awards, renowned for championing originality and diversity in cinema, found Markle’s project lacking the essential qualities they aim to honor.
Among the nominees for the 2024 Spirit Awards are critically acclaimed films like The Lost Daughter, Passing, The Power of the Dog, The Humans, and Reservation Dogs.
The ceremony is scheduled to be broadcast live on YouTube and imdb.com on February 25, 2024, from the picturesque Santa Monica Beach tent venue.
Anticipation is high for Bryant’s hosting gig, with many expecting her to deliver a sharp and humorous monologue.
There’s speculation that she might take jabs at Markle and her Netflix misfire during the event.
In other categories, American fiction, May, December, and Past Lives emerged as frontrunners with five nominations each.
The trio is set to compete for the coveted Best Feature award against All of Us, Strangers, Passages, and We Grown Now.
The Independent Spirit Awards recognize excellence in both television and film, with notable mentions going to The Last of Us, a sci-fi hit on HBO, and I’m a Virgo, a quirky miniseries by Boots Riley produced by Amazon, both receiving four nods each.
Eligibility for the awards is restricted to new TV shows that aired for one season between January 1 and December 31 of the current year.
This rule ensures that only independently produced content qualifies for recognition, aligning with the essence of the awards’ celebration of original storytelling.
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