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Netflix CEO Reaffirms Support for Meghan Markle, Stresses Entertainment Must Lead Her Product Push

Ted Sarandos points to product sellouts as evidence of her commercial pull.

Overview

  • On the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast, Sarandos called Markle’s influence “remarkable,” citing sellouts of a $20 shoe and a $1,500 blanket featured on screen.
  • He said the 2022 Harry & Meghan docuseries was among Netflix’s most-watched documentaries and “successful in every measure.”
  • The remarks follow With Love, Meghan Season 2 missing Netflix’s Top 10 in its August debut in the U.S., the U.K., and globally.
  • In August, Meghan and Prince Harry shifted to a first‑look deal that Newsweek reports is less lucrative than their 2020 five‑year pact.
  • Newsweek reports Netflix holds an equity stake in Markle’s As Ever shop, and that a With Love, Meghan holiday special is planned for December.