It seems Meghan Markle’s dream of becoming Hollywood’s next Martha Stewart is crumbling faster than a stale cookie. Netflix, the streaming giant that once rolled out the red carpet for Meghan and Prince Harry, appears to have lost interest in their ongoing attempts to stay relevant. Rumor has it that Netflix is no longer interested in airing Meghan’s much-anticipated cooking show—a project meant to showcase her as the ultimate domestic diva. But really, who thought anyone would be lining up to watch Meghan pretend to be a down-to-earth homemaker?
When Meghan and Harry signed their deal with Netflix in 2020, it was heralded as a match made in heaven. The couple, fresh off their royal exit, was poised to take Hollywood by storm with a slew of documentaries, children’s programming, and scripted series. However, as time has passed, it seems Netflix is beginning to realize that the Sussexes might not be the golden geese they hoped for.
Meghan’s cooking show appears to be the latest casualty in a string of disappointments. According to insiders, the show didn’t even make it onto Netflix’s internal list of upcoming releases for the next five months. And honestly, can you blame them? Who in their right mind would want to watch Meghan, who once criticized Princess Catherine as a “Stepford Wife,” now trying to pass herself off as a homey housewife? The hypocrisy is almost too much to stomach.
But Meghan isn’t giving up. Word on the street is that she’s been desperately trying to get the show picked up by other platforms, even pitching it to Paramount. This underscores just how badly she wants the show to succeed. However, it seems Hollywood’s big players are blocking her efforts. Rumor has it that Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, who was initially enthusiastic about the Sussexes, is now avoiding Meghan’s attempts to get his attention. Industry buzz suggests that Sarandos has become the butt of jokes for even considering a cooking show from Meghan in the first place.
Critics have started labeling the couple as grifters, arguing that the content they’ve delivered so far doesn’t justify the massive payouts they received. It’s hard to dispute that when you consider their track record—a few lackluster projects and one overhyped docu-series that only gained traction due to royal gossip.
So, what’s next for Meghan and Harry at Netflix? Insiders suggest that the streaming giant won’t completely cut them loose. Instead, Netflix might quietly let the relationship fizzle out, avoiding the embarrassment of a public breakup. When the original contract expires, it’s likely Netflix won’t renew it on the same lavish terms. The Sussexes might be offered smaller, one-off deals if they’re lucky, and those will be judged on their own merits. This approach allows both sides to save face: Netflix avoids admitting the deal was a colossal misstep, while Meghan and Harry can continue to chase their Hollywood dreams without the pressure of a massive contract.
But make no mistake—the days of the Sussexes commanding mega deals and high-stakes investments are over. Perhaps Meghan should have stuck to grilling burgers; at least that wouldn’t require a major streaming deal. As it stands, it looks like her cooking show dreams are destined for the same fate as her royal aspirations: up in smoke.