{"id":524410,"date":"2025-10-24T09:47:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/524410\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T09:47:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:47:10","slug":"prince-harry-meghan-markle-clout-chasing-in-hollywood-source","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/524410\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Harry &#038; Meghan Markle Clout-Chasing in Hollywood \u2014 Source"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Prince Harry <\/strong>and <strong>Meghan Markle <\/strong>are working the Hollywood circuit again. Marking their first major social outing in months, the Sussexes were photographed with Kevin Costner at his One805 Live gala in Santa Barbara. <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2025\/10\/13\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-common-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">royal couple<\/a>, both focused on creative projects and philanthropy in California, see renewed A-list ties as helpful, an insider says. Further, after a quieter stretch and mixed industry chatter, Prince Harry-Meghan Markle\u2019s goal is simple, according to the source: rebuild credibility and momentum with the right allies.<\/p>\n<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are betting big on their friendship with Kevin Costner, says source<\/p>\n<p>An insider, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/p\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-hollywood-hopes-on-a-list-actor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">radaronline.com<\/a> report, says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are leaning on Kevin Costner now because he has real clout in town. The source adds that the royals met him through charity events and have stayed in touch privately. The insider explains they want introductions, guidance, and a trusted voice as they re-enter key rooms. According to the source, the plan is targeted, quiet, and centered on meaningful backing.<\/p>\n<p>A tipster close to the couple says, \u201cHarry and Meghan are well aware their standing in Hollywood has slipped, and they\u2019re eager to rebuild it. They see Kevin as someone with real clout.\u201d Another insider adds, \u201cKevin\u2019s been incredibly kind and welcoming. He\u2019s reintroduced them to people who had distanced themselves.\u201d The same source adds that Kevin Costner\u2019s support could shift perceptions locally and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Further, insiders say the bond has deeper roots. One source explains, \u201cKevin has a real affection for both Princess Diana\u2019s sons,\u201d noting a protective, fatherly instinct toward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2025\/10\/22\/prince-william-conflict-harry-enough-king-charles-kate-middleton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry<\/a>. A friend of the couple says, \u201cThey know Hollywood runs on connections, and Kevin\u2019s been guiding them through that world.\u201d The mate adds that they hope this friendship leads to creative conversations and producer meetings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realitytea.com\/2025\/07\/07\/meghan-markle-suits-la-snub-cast-disappointed-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Suits<\/a>\u201d alum is still building As Ever, while Harry maintains philanthropic work and media projects. Insiders say networks want star power attached to future pitches, which is why credible allies matter. They add that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle understand trust takes time, so they will keep the outreach measured. For now, the couple is betting that Kevin Costner\u2019s backing opens doors that talk alone could not.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are working the Hollywood circuit again. 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