Unlocking some rare known facts about royal families is something we can do without breaks. It is one of the hot topics our editorial team keeps discussing. We always eye on their lifestyle, day-to-day things, and especially how many dollars they have stored in their bank account.
In today’s blog, we have unraveled facts about one of the most famous royals in the world Meghan Markle aka the Duchess of Sussex. So, if you have this curiosity to know how Meghan Markle’s life goes on, what is Meghan Markle net worth in 2023, who her husband is, the number of Meghan Markle movies and TV shows Meghan did in her career, and so on, keep reading this piece carefully.
But, Who is Meghan Markle?
Meghan Markle is an American philanthropist and former actress who performed exceptionally in her acting career. She is the wife of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and the mother of two beautiful souls, Archie and Lilibet.
Meghan was born to Thomas Markle Sr. (lighting director) and Doria England (social worker) on 4th August 1981 in Los Angeles. She began her on-camera career by enrolling at Northwestern University and polished her acting skills under the guidance of industry experts.
During her learning period, Meghan actively took minor roles in various television series. In 1995, she landed her first small role in a TV series, Married……With Children, in 2002, she was featured in an episode of television’s longest-running show General Hospital and many more in the row.
While Meghan did several TV shows and films in her short career, nothing more than The Suits could give her the limelight she was all working for. For the 2011’s TV series, Meghan played the role of Rachel Zane for seven continuous seasons and caught the public attention.
During this period, the former actress also ran a lifestyle blog, The Tig, and earned a decent amount of money via it. She wed American film producer Trevor Engelson in 2011, but they parted ways in 2014 following irreconcilable differences.
Four years later, in 2018, she married the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and retired from acting to focus on her marital and royal responsibilities. While everything was going well, Meghan and her husband decided to step back from their duties to give an everyday life to their kids in California. This turned many heads and led people to question their plans and how they would afford an affluent lifestyle for their children if they took no privilege from the royals.
Many also questioned whether Meghan Markle net worth was enough to ensure her nuclear family’s luxurious survival. What exactly is Meghan Markle net worth? Read our breakdown to find out!
Meghan Markle Net Worth
After marrying the love of his life, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle combined her finances with her husband. Before her marriage, Meghan Markle net worth was estimated to be $5 million, which after marrying Prince Harry, jumped to $60 million. As of August 2023, Meghan Markle Net Worth is $60 million, and it is the combined net worth of her and her husband, Prince Harry.
So, How Did Meghan Markle Make $5 Million Before Marrying Prince Harry?
As you all know, Meghan Markle had 31 acting credits by her when she married Prince Harry. It’s pretty evident how Meghan Markle made $5 million before becoming a Royal Princess in 2018.
Given her popularity and strong acting skills, Meghan succeeded in getting good work in the television and film industry.
From her 2005 TV series Deal or No Deal, Meghan earned $800 per episode. And since reports from Parade suggest that Meghan starred in more than 30 episodes of the show, it’s pretty predictable that Meghan made severe cash from her Deal or No Deal.
Her most popular show, Suits, in which she appeared in 108 episodes, made $50,000 per episode, signifying that Meghan also received decent pay from the front. Not just that, but for playing a captivating Rachel Zane in Suits, Meghan gets royalties from the television series through reruns on Netflix and Prime Video.
The 2010 Meghan Markle movies, Remember Me and The Candidate, in which she starred as Megan and Kat, earned her $360,000. While Meghan could not make much from her lifestyle blog, The Tig, she filled $80000 in her bank via brand endorsements.
In addition, Meghan Markle’s book The Bench, which came out in 2021, had her receive $70,000 in advance, subsequently adding to Meghan Markle Net Worth.
How Much Did Meghan Make From Her Netflix and Spotify Deals?
In September 2023, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a $100 million deal with Netflix to launch a production company that will launch scripted content, documentaries, and children’s programming for the streaming giant. After adding incentives and bonuses, the deal’s worth was estimated to be $150 million.
Coming to Spotify in December 2020, Harry and Meghan signed an exclusive deal with the platform for their Archwell Audio Podcast series. The podcast, inked for $25 million, launched in August 2022 and released episodes guest-starring top celebs like Selena Williams, Mariah Carey, and many more.
Both these deals gave a much-needed boost to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle net worth. If fortune favors the duo, the couple will likely grow their net worth in the upcoming timeframe.
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