Netflix has officially cut ties with Meghan Markle’s polarizing lifestyle brand, As Ever, Page Six can confirm.
“Her show did not go on so it did not make sense to continue the partnership,” an industry source exclusively told Page Six, referring to Markle’s two-season series, “With Love, Meghan.”
A Netflix spokesperson told Page Six in a statement, “Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As Ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life.”
“As it was always intended, Meghan will continue growing the brand and take it into its next chapter independently, and we look forward to celebrating how she continues to bring joy to households around the world,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, an As Ever spokesperson told Page Six that the company “is grateful for Netflix’s partnership through launch and our first year.”
“We have experienced meaningful and rapid growth and As Ever is now ready to stand on its own,” the spokesperson continued. “We have an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to share more.”
Markle, 44, and Prince Harry negotiated a $100 million deal with Netflix after leaving the royal family in 2020.
They released multiple projects under the lucrative contract including their tell-all documentary, “Harry & Meghan,” which was a huge hit for the streamer.
However, their “Polo” doc and “With Love, Meghan” failed to make a splash. The latter project was not recommissioned by Netflix for a third season amid falling ratings..
Last August, Page Six reported that the couple extended their partnership with the streamer — but for “much” less with an amount than the original deal.
Under the new deal, the Sussexes had several projects in the works including adaptations of Carley Fortune’s hit book “Meet Me at the Lake” and Jasmine Guillory’s romantic novel, “The Wedding Date.”
Netflix paid around $3 million for the rights to “Meet Me at the Lake.”
But Page Six was recently told that both projects were stuck in limbo.
“Three years in development for a movie like this at Netflix isn’t good,” a Hollywood source told us.
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