Meghan Markle handed huge £150,000 payday from Suits as show sells to global broadcasters
dailyrecord.co.ukMeghan Markle has reportedly bagged a hefty six-figure sum from the global sale of her TV drama Suits.This unexpected windfall is sure to be a welcome boost for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are due to renew their lucrative Netflix deal later this year.
The couple, who have a £7.3m mortgage on their California home, have faced several financial hurdles since stepping back from Royal duties in 2020.Meghan left her role as fiery paralegal Rachel Zane in Suits in 2017 to become engaged to Prince Harry, after a six-year stint on the show.
Despite the series ending two years later, it has seen a remarkable revival on Netflix, becoming the most-streamed show of last year.The popularity surge has led to the racy legal drama being sold to over 240 territories worldwide, with repeat fees filling the pockets of its stars.
It's estimated that the Duchess could have raked in nearly $200,000 (£155,000) in royalties from Netflix alone. NBCUniversal, which handles the series' sales, remains tight-lipped about the exact figures involved.
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