Meghan Markle's TV drama 'Suits' generates six-figure income for her from worldwide broadcast sales
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle has secured a substantial six-figure income from the global sale of her TV drama 'Suits', The Mail on Sunday reveals.
The legal drama, which ended in 2019, has recently seen a resurgence on streaming platforms, leading to lucrative deals with broadcasters worldwide, including the BBC.
Meghan Markle benefits from 'Suits' global sales
The unexpected revival of 'Suits' on Netflix and Peacock in 2023 has turned it into the most-streamed show of the year, holding the top spot for 12 consecutive weeks.
This resurgence has sparked international interest, with the series now sold to over 240 territories. NBCUniversal, which handles the series' sales, has not disclosed specific royalty figures, but it is estimated that Meghan Markle could have earned nearly $200,000 (£155,000) from Netflix alone.
The earnings from these repeat fees add to what Markle initially earned per episode during her tenure as Rachel Zane from 2011 to 2017. An NBC source confirmed that 'principal performers' like Markle receive residuals from global sales, typically earning a percentage of the deal price.
Media website Deadline estimated Netflix paid $37.5 million (£29.5 million) to license 'Suits', with the six leading actors sharing 3.6 percent of that fee, suggesting Markle's significant earnings from this deal.
The BBC's acquisition of 'Suits' for iPlayer, reportedly outbidding ITV, indicates the show's broad appeal and continued profitability. The corporation has not revealed the deal's cost or if Markle benefited financially. Markle herself described the show's resurgence as "wild" and expressed surprise at its ongoing success.
Entertainment expert Mark Boardman attributes the show's revival partly to the public's fascination with Markle. He noted that Markle's global fame has significantly raised the show's profile, attracting fans and critics interested in her performances and persona.
The unexpected financial windfall from 'Suits' provides a welcome boost for the Sussexes, who reside in a palatial Montecito mansion with a £7.3 million mortgage. A spokesman for Meghan declined to comment on the matter.
Royal expert claims Prince Harry will rejoin Royal Family amid marital strife
Royal author and historian Hugo Vickers has made a bold prediction that Prince Harry will eventually leave his wife, Meghan Markle, to rejoin the royal family permanently. In an interview with royal editor Matt Wilkinson for 'The Sun's Royal Exclusive' podcast, Vickers expressed his belief that the Duke of Sussex is currently experiencing significant anger and fear of losing his wife, which he described as a "dysfunction" that cannot last much longer, according to OK Magazine.
When asked by Wilkinson about Prince Harry's future, Vickers responded, "I think he'll come home, and if he comes home, we must be very nice to him because he won't particularly want to. He's quite angry, I think." Vickers elaborated that the door remains open for Harry's return, with King Charles III ready to welcome him back. "The King has left the door wide open for him to do that and he was doing such a good job before and ... he looked so happy," Vickers added.
Vickers delved into Prince Harry's emotional state, suggesting that true happiness comes from fulfilling one's duties and contributing to life, rather than taking from it. He remarked, "Usually, you're happy when you're doing your duty and you're doing it for other people and you're putting things into life."
Vickers further speculated on Harry's relationship dynamics, saying, "I personally think that he looks like he's petrified of losing her [Meghan] and looks slightly petrified of her."
Vickers mentioned the overwhelming goodwill towards Harry and Meghan on their wedding day. "I was in Windsor the day they got married, and the popularity and the goodwill towards them was enormous," he said. Despite this, Vickers emphasized that Harry's decision to leave the monarchy was made of his own accord, hinting at the complexities of their departure from royal duties.
