Media reports had suggested that poor viewing figures for some of the couple's projects meant that Netflix would not extend the “first look” deal, whereby the streamer has the first option on any projects their company, Archewell Productions, generates.
A source told The Sun that as Meghan, Harry, and Netflix part ways, “there's no animosity from either side. Things have just run their course.” The insider explained, “The deal is done; no more shows will be made. Netflix feel they've got all they can from the couple.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they are extending their deal for films and TV shows with Netflix. This has been described as a "multi-year, first look deal", which would give Netflix a first option on proposals from Prince Harry and Meghan's Archewell production company.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's $100 million deal with Netflix will not be renewed when it expires later this year. The deal, signed in 2020, will not be extended beyond 2025. The company produced five major projects with the couple, including the docuseries Harry & Meghan.
In 2020, the Sussexes signed a $100 million deal with Netflix after stepping down from their working royal roles. That deal led to the creation of several projects, including their highly successful documentary Harry & Meghan, a polo show, and, most recently, Meghan's cooking series With Love, Meghan.
NGN also admitted it had intruded into the private life of Harry's late mother, Princess Diana. Sources familiar with the deal said the settlement totalled more than 10 million pounds ($12.33 million), mostly in legal fees.
Meghan Markle has jumped 11 points in new polling data partially recovering from a major slump in her U.S. popularity during the first half of 2025. The Duchess of Sussex's fan base crashed 13 points during two quarters, according to ratings data from YouGov, while those who disliked her also increased in number.
An NBC source confirmed "principal performers" like Meghan get paid royalties, called "residuals" from global sales, generally earning a percentage of the deal price.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
Netflix has issued a new viewing definition: Anything over two minutes of watching something on its platform -- a TV show or a movie -- counts as a household view.
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Meghan Markle was 'convinced Taylor Swift overshadowed her major announcement' Meghan Markle was reportedly not happy that Taylor Swift chose to unveil her latest album just hours after she released the trailer for series two of With Love, Meghan.
Meghan did not hesitate to delay the release of her upcoming Netflix cooking series, "With Love, Meghan," just days before its scheduled premiere amid the wildfires. The show, initially set to launch on January 15, has been postponed to March 4 due to the devastating wildfires affecting her hometown of Los Angeles.
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Online, however, the reaction was quick and scathing, with many critics calling out the show as "entitled," "tone deaf" and "tasteless" for promoting an upscale lifestyle most people can't afford.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are extending their Netflix partnership, but we hear their new contract is “much” less than their previous “$100 million deal” with the streaming company. “It's not much,” an insider told Page Six on Monday. “It's no risk for Netflix but saves them both reputationally.”
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Beyoncé has shown strong public and private support for Meghan Markle, praising her "courage and leadership" after the Oprah interview and sending a supportive text calling her a "princess" and someone chosen to "break generational curses". This support includes a notable 2019 Brit Awards moment where she and Jay-Z accepted an award in front of a portrait of Meghan, and they met at The Lion King premiere, where Beyoncé praised Meghan's impact on "race relations dialogue".
While "nicest" is subjective, polls consistently show Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate) as the most popular and positively viewed royals, often praised for their warmth, dedication, and resilience, with Princess Anne frequently cited for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense, and hardworking nature, making her a strong contender for "nicest" in terms of perceived authenticity.
Americans' opinions of Harry and Meghan are mixed and have become more divided, with many growing disenchanted due to perceptions of hypocrisy, entitlement, and constant criticism of the Royal Family, while others remain supportive, seeing them as brave for leaving a toxic environment, though their overall popularity has declined, even in the U.S. Recent polls and media commentary suggest a shift towards more negative views, especially as their Hollywood ventures face mixed reception and they're seen as out of touch with ordinary Americans despite their privileged lifestyle.
She hugged her nephew and handed him a brightly wrapped package along with an envelope. Inside the package was the Sony PlayStation he had wanted for his 13th birthday Harry opened the card slowly. It read: Happy Birthday Harry!
And even though three of the Queen's four children have divorced, none apparently had a prenuptial agreement. Yes, there is a large sum of money in the balance for this marriage, but the true, staggering wealth belongs to the Queen, so it wouldn't be divided up if Meghan and Harry did end up divorcing.
Diana left an estate of roughly $30 million, but at least a third of that was paid in inheritance tax, leaving nearly $18 million, according to reports. The sum was split equally between William and younger brother Harry.