Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Want This ‘Unreceptive’ Celebrity In Their Corner To Prove A-List Crown: Report
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are keen on putting their friendship with a Hollywood legend front and center, according to a source.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly grew close to John Travolta after he personally recommended Prince Harry for the Living Legend of Aviation award, which the latter received in January. However, the "Grease" actor has reportedly declined numerous invitations from the Sussexes as he prefers a reclusive life as he enters his 70s.
"Meghan and Harry still count John as a close friend, but it's disappointing to them that they're not getting to see him as often as they hoped. After John presented the award to Harry at the aviation awards, they hoped they'd be able to connect with him more," an unnamed source told Closer.
"They had all these plans to involve him in Meghan's brand launch, and they've sent him countless dinner invites, but so far, he's been pretty unreceptive."
"They're struggling not to get their feelings hurt and the irony isn't lost on them that Tom Cruise is now throwing himself at the royals. They'd really hoped that John would be in their corner, it would have been the perfect way to prove that they're just as in with the Hollywood A-list crown as the royals are. What's even worse is they could see him getting reeled in by William who's clearly hell bent on one-upping them," the source added.
However, the insider claimed that Travolta likes Prince Harry and Markle, but he prefers to stay home. Also, he is reportedly "very shy and private" and prefers the company of his kids and close pals. His rejections of the Sussexes' invite have reportedly nothing to do with being against the royal couple as he just wants to do his own thing.
Travolta has a long-lasting friendship with the royal family. In 1985, he danced with Princess Diana at a party at the White House after then-first lady Nancy Reagan told him it was the late Princess of Wales "fantasy" to dance with him.
The Sussexes have also been Swifties and "would love to have some sort of relationship" with Taylor Swift. However, the latter declined Markle's invitation to appear on her "Archetypes" podcast.
The "Cruel Summer" singer also sparked rumors she was Team Wales amid the Sussexes' feud with Prince William and Kate Middleton after she shared a selfie with the future king and greeted the latter on his birthday. Prince William spent his 42nd birthday at Swift's concert at Wembley Stadium, where he was seen dancing to her hit song "Shake It Off." Prince William later shared Swift's selfie post on his account, which the Sussexes allegedly questioned.
"It's the selfie that's set them off because it's just so out of the ordinary for the royals to publicise something like that, even William's own fans have branded it as shade towards the Sussexes, so it's understandable Meghan and Harry are feeling the sting and questioning William's motives," an unnamed insider claimed to Closer.
