Blake Lively Outshines Meghan Markle at the 2024 CFDA Awards — Without an Invite for the Duchess

Blake Lively Outshines Meghan Markle at the 2024 CFDA Awards — Without an Invite for the Duchess

It appears Meghan Markle’s recent social calendar didn’t include an invitation to the 2024 CFDA Awards. Once celebrated as a royal fashion icon, her “not invited” status at this year’s Council of Fashion Designers of America event has set the rumor mill spinning. The spotlight, instead, shone brightly on Blake Lively, who returned to the red carpet impeccably styled and warmly welcomed. Meanwhile, Meghan’s absence did not go unnoticed. For a self-styled independent woman and supposed fashionista, being off the guest list may sting a little.
Dubbed “the Duchess of Delusion” by some critics, Meghan has navigated a series of public ups and downs in recent years. From her grand entrance into the British royal family to a Hollywood rebranding effort complete with high-profile Netflix deals, her journey has had its challenges. Once backed by the allure of royalty, her American ambitions now seem to have stalled. Her absence from the CFDA’s exclusive guest list is telling, especially for someone who’s promoted herself as an inspiring role model.