<p id=”par-1_60″>Hollywood is gearing up for its biggest night and there is talk that <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/meghan-markle/?swcfpc=1″>Meghan Markle</a> may make an appearance at this year’s <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/oscars/”>Oscars</a>. The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 2, 2025, and with all the buzz that the Duchess of Sussex might be there, a PR expert is sharing why that would be a genius move. </p>
<p id=”par-2_36″>There has been speculation in the past that Meghan would attend the award show but she never has, so why would this particular time be good for her to go? Read on to find out. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-meghan-has-attended-other-award-shows-in-the-past-with-prince-harry”>Meghan has attended other award shows in the past with Prince Harry</h2>
<p id=”par-3_44″>While the prince and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-getting-residual-checks-suits-surprise-streaming-success.html/”>former <em>Suits</em> star</a> have attended award shows together in the past, such as the 2024 ESPYs, neither have ever attended the Oscars. But now, a veteran PR expert says that could change because now they have a reason to. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle-attend-the-2024-ESPY-Awards-in-Hollywood-California-1.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the 2024 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California” class=”wp-image-3781949″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the 2024 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-4_59″>In an interview with <a href=”https://www.sportsbookreview.com/picks/more-sports/pr-expert-hollywood-oscars-red-carpet-analysis-2025/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Sportsbook Review</a>, longtime PR guru Lynn Carratt noted that “Meghan and Harry are no strangers to the red carpet or awards season … It was previously rumored that the Academy Awards had reached out to invite the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to attend the Oscars last year, but, despite the rumors, the pair were a no-show.</p>
<p id=”par-5_46″>“Their speculative appearance was criticized, with Meghan and Harry having no real reason to attend at the time and many of the view that it wouldn’t have been great optics to see the duo rubbing shoulders with Hollywood’s finest. However, could this year be the year that Meghan does attend?”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-expert-explains-why-meghan-attending-the-oscar-would-be-a-clever-move-at-this-time”>Expert explains why Meghan attending the Oscar would be a ‘clever’ move at this time</h2>
<p id=”par-6_67″>Carrett offered a reason why this year’s award ceremony in particular would be perfect for Meghan to attend if she is indeed invited. From a PR standpoint, Carrett says it would be a very smart move if the duchess were to put her face out there for millions of viewers around the world to see just days before her Netflix show drops on the streaming platform. </p>
<p id=”par-7_69″>According to the PR pro, “Focusing on her own brand of late, Meghan’s new Netflix release, <em>With Love, Meghan</em>, is imminent and is set to hit the streaming platform on March 4 — two days after the Oscars takes place. The Academy Awards red carpet could be the perfect place for Meghan to plug her latest project, especially with the film featuring many of her A-list pals from her days on screen. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Prince-Harry-and-Meghan-Markle-attend-The-Lion-King-European-Premiere-in-London-1.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend ‘The Lion King’ European Premiere in London” class=”wp-image-3781964″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend “The Lion King” European Premiere in London | Samir Hussein/WireImage</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-8_32″>“Her appearance at the Oscars — the pinnacle of awards season — would definitely have people talking, putting all eyes on her and generating wide-scale attention at a key moment for her.”</p>
<p id=”par-9_39″>Carrat added: “With only one project left as part of her and Harry’s five-year deal with Netflix, attending the Oscars would be a clever PR move by Meghan to boost viewing figures and ensure these final projects are a success. </p>
<p id=”par-10_48″>“It would show that not only is she focused on building her own brand away from the royals, especially if she attends solo, but make a statement that she has every intention of reinserting herself back into the world of entertainment in a nod to her past life.”</p>