Meghan Markle is reportedly earning a six-figure income from the TV show “Suits” thanks to its skyrocketing popularity.
The TV series ended in 2019 but was recently revived on streaming giant Netflix.
“Suits,” in which Meghan starred as part of an ensemble cast, is now being sold in more than 240 territories across every continent, helping to line the pockets of the cast members through reruns.
NBCUniversal, the media giant that is managing sales for the series, has remained tight-lipped about what royalties the actors will receive under their contracts.
Meghan Markle makes six figures selling suits to broadcastersGettyHowever, the Mail estimates that the Duchess has earned nearly £155,000 from Netflix alone.
Meghan, 42, played the hot-headed paralegal Rachel Zane from 2011 to 2017 before quitting acting to become engaged to Prince Harry.
During her engagement interview, Meghan explained her decision to quit acting, saying, “I don't see it as giving up anything. I just see it as a change.”
“This is a new chapter, right? And remember, I [Suits] Seven years.”
Meghan Markle is reportedly 'nostalgic' about her time on Suits
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The series broke records when it was released on Netflix and US platform Peacock last year, becoming the most streamed show of 2023 and topping the charts for 12 consecutive weeks.
This unexpected success led the BBC to use license fee payer funds to outbid ITV and buy the UK rights to iPlayer.
The BBC has not said how much it spent on the deal or whether Meghan received any financial benefit.
Asked about the show's revival last year, the Duchess described its success as “amazing”, adding that she had “no idea” what was behind it.
Meghan Markle lives in California with her husband and two children.Reuters
Meghan Markle stepped down from her royal duties in 2020P
An NBC source confirmed that “lead actors” like Meghan are paid royalties called “residuals” from worldwide sales, which typically earn them a percentage of their contract price.
The revival of the show, which now has its own spin-off series, is likely linked to the public interest in Meghan.
“Meghan Markle's growing global fame has undoubtedly raised the profile of the show,” entertainment expert Mark Boardman told Newsweek magazine last year.
“Meghan's critics will be particularly interested in seeing her perform and also in getting a deeper understanding of her personality.”
