The man himself even admitted at the time that he didn’t really know Harry or Meghan, which raises the question: why was he even there?

Fast forward to today, and George is keeping his distance from the Sussex circus. Hollywood elites may thrive on drama, but even they have their limits, and it seems Clooney has drawn his line in the sand—or, more accurately, in the plush carpets of Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre.

Now back on stage, trying his hand at a Broadway play, Clooney’s PR team appears to have decided on a simple strategy: pretend the Sussexes don’t exist.

Reports from the theater scene suggest Clooney is being rather selective about who he acknowledges these days. Meghan and Harry are conspicuously absent from his conversations, interviews, and—most tellingly—his guest list. Not a single public mention, not a whisper of royal gossip, not even a sarcastic quip about their latest misadventures. It’s almost as if Clooney is wiping the slate clean, purging any trace of association with the former royals now struggling to remain relevant.

Some speculate this radio silence is a strategic move. After all, Clooney has his own brand to protect—with lucrative coffee endorsements and a carefully curated political persona. The last thing he needs is to be dragged into another round of *Meghan and Harry vs. The World*. He’s already had to navigate the choppy waters of American politics after publicly supporting President Biden—a move that, as always, divided opinions. The last thing he needs is a PR headache over two royals-turned-podcast flops.

If you’re a journalist hoping for a Clooney quote on Meghan or Harry, don’t even bother. Word on the street is that mentioning the ex-royal couple in his presence is as unwelcome as a bad review on opening night. His PR team has allegedly made it clear that interviews should focus solely on his play, not his former Sussex acquaintances.

The message is loud and clear: Meghan and Harry are yesterday’s news, and George has a Broadway show to promote. If even someone as polished as Clooney has decided they’re no longer worth his time, what does that say about their current standing among the A-list elite?

In the world of celebrity, fair-weather friendships are inevitable, and it looks like the Sussexes may have just found themselves left out in the cold.

Hollywood friendships are about as reliable as a cheap umbrella in a storm—one gust of bad PR, and poof, they’re gone. Case in point: George Clooney. Once chummy enough with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to score a prime seat at their royal wedding, he now acts as if they don’t exist.

Remember the 2018 royal wedding? The spectacle, the grandeur, the long list of A-list guests who, in hindsight, probably attended more for the photo op than any deep-seated friendship.

Clooney was front and center, grinning away, sipping champagne, and—if we’re honest—probably planning his next Nespresso commercial in his head.