Meghan Markle compared her and Prince Harry\u2019s deal with Netflix to Barack and Michelle Obama\u2019s contract with their production company, Higher Ground.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy husband and I were in an overall deal with Netflix then, not dissimilar to Higher Ground and the Obamas\u2019 deal, once that had come to its term, the extension of it \u2014 which was such an incredible sign of the strength of our partnership\u00a0\u2014 was now being in a first-look deal,\u201d the Duchess of Sussex said at\u00a0Fortune\u2019s Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, DC, Tuesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhich is also exciting because it gives us flexibility to go to our partners first, then at the same time, shop content that might not be the right fit for Netflix but has a home somewhere else,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Meghan Markle compared her and Prince Harry\u2019s deal with Netflix to Barack and Michelle Obama\u2019s contract with their production company, Higher Ground. Getty Images for Fortune Media<\/p>\n
\u201cMy husband and I were in an overall deal with Netflix then, not dissimilar to Higher Ground and the Obamas\u2019 deal,\u201d the Duchess of Sussex said at\u00a0Fortune\u2019s Most Powerful Women Summit Tuesday. Getty Images for Fortune Media<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce that had come to its term, the extension of it \u2014 which was such an incredible sign of the strength of our partnership\u00a0\u2014 was now being in a first-look deal,\u201d she added. Getty Images for Fortune Media<\/p>\n
In 2020, Markle and the Duke of Sussex signed a $100 million, multi-year deal with Netflix<\/a>, nearly nine months\u00a0after they stepped down as senior members<\/a>\u00a0of the royal family.<\/p>\n Under the deal, the couple \u2014\u00a0who wed in 2018 and share kids Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4 \u2014 would develop \u201cdocumentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted shows and children\u2019s programming,\u201d per the New York Times.<\/p>\n \u201cOur focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope,\u201d Markle, 44, and Harry, 41, told the outlet in a statement at the time. \u201cAs new parents, making inspirational family programming is also important to us.\u201d<\/p>\n Markle said the deal was \u201cexciting\u201d because it gave them \u201cflexibility to go to our partners first, then at the same time, shop content that might not be the right fit for Netflix but has a home somewhere else.\u201d Getty Images for Fortune Media<\/p>\n In 2020, Markle and the Duke of Sussex signed a $100 million, multi-year deal with Netflix, nearly nine months\u00a0after they stepped down as senior members\u00a0of the royal family. ZUMAPRESS.com<\/p>\n In July, Page Six exclusively reported that Harry and Markle\u2019s deal with Netflix was coming to an end, but the former game show model would continue working with the company through her lifestyle business, As Ever. JAKE ROSENBERG\/NETFLIX<\/p>\n So far, the Sussexes have released several shows under their deal, including their bombshell docuseries \u201cHarry & Meghan\u201d<\/a> and Markle\u2019s lifestyle show, \u201cWith Love, Meghan.\u201d <\/p>\n In July, Page Six exclusively reported that Harry and Markle\u2019s deal with Netflix was coming to an end<\/a>, but the former game show model would continue working with the company through her lifestyle business, As Ever.<\/p>\n Despite viewership being reportedly down for Season 2 of the \u201cSuits\u201d alum\u2019s show, Markle announced at the Fortune summit that a holiday special will hit the streaming platform in November<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Barack, 64, and Michelle, 61, founded Higher Ground, an American\u00a0production company,\u00a0in 2018.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Barack, 64, and Michelle, 61, founded Higher Ground, an American\u00a0production company,\u00a0in 2018. Getty Images<\/p>\n The former president and the ex-first lady of the United States\u2019s production company signed a multi-year deal with\u00a0Netflix\u00a0to produce scripted and unscripted film and television projects, to elevate diversity in the entertainment industry. Getty Images<\/p>\n Through their deal with Netflix, the couple, who tied the knot in 1992, have produced several films and shows, including \u201cLeave the World Behind.\u201d WireImage<\/p>\n The former President and the ex-First Lady of the United States\u2019s production company signed a multi-year deal with\u00a0Netflix\u00a0to produce scripted and unscripted film and television projects, to elevate diversity in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n