SNL’s Aidy Bryant took a decisive step by removing Meghan Markle’s Netflix documentary series from consideration at the Independent Spirit Awards, deeming it a total failure and trash. The 2024 Independent Spirit Awards nominations were unveiled on Monday, conspicuously lacking Meghan Markle’s Netflix docuseries, “Harry and Meghan.” The six-part series, chronicling the couple’s controversial exit from the royal family and their life in California, faced widespread criticism for being self-indulgent, dishonest, and boring.
Aidy Bryant, renowned for her comedic prowess on Saturday Night Live and her acclaimed series “Shrill,” reportedly played a pivotal role in excluding “Harry and Meghan” from the nominations. Sources suggest that Bryant was unimpressed with Markle’s portrayal of herself as a victim of the media and the monarchy. Bryant allegedly mocked Markle’s performance, accusing her of overacting and playing to the camera in every scene.
Bryant also reportedly criticized Markle’s perceived hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness, highlighting the irony of complaining about privacy and respect while exploiting personal life for profit and fame. Questioning Markle’s credibility and motives, Bryant asserted that Markle was manipulating the public with fabricated stories and false accusations.
Bryant’s decision to snub “Harry and Meghan” from the Independent Spirit Awards nominations received widespread support within the industry, with many considering the docuseries a disgrace to the independent film and TV community. The Spirit Awards are known for celebrating original and diverse voices in cinema, and Markle’s docuseries was deemed to fall short of the standards of quality and integrity that the awards represent.
Notable nominees for the 2024 Spirit Awards include “The Lost Daughter,” “Passing,” “The Power of the Dog,” “The Humans,” and “Reservation Dogs.” The ceremony is scheduled to be streamed live on YouTube and IMDb.com on February 25, 2024, from the Santa Monica Beach tent location. Aidy Bryant is anticipated to deliver a humorous and witty monologue, with many hoping for some light-hearted roasting of Markle and her Netflix flop during the show.
In a separate development, American fiction films “May December” and “Past Lives” dominated the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards nominations, each earning five nods. These movies are all contenders for the Best Feature category, competing against “All of Us Strangers,” “Passages,” and “We Grown Now.” The awards also recognize outstanding achievements in television, with notable mentions going to “The Last of Us” and “I’m a Virgo,” both receiving four nominations each. The ceremony specifically considers new TV shows that have run for one season and were released between January 1 and December 31 of the qualifying year. This criteria means that only shows adhering to these guidelines are eligible for recognition, regardless of budget considerations.
