Netflix Denies Being Surprised by Harry & Meghan's Oprah Interview

0:00This is your entertainment update for March 17th. A spokesman for Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has strongly denied reports that Netflix was surprised by their Oprah Winfrey interview. The couple signed a multi-year production deal worth about 48 million pounds just months before the sit-down aired in March 2021. Variety reported that Netflix executives felt annoyed and sidelined, claiming they only learned about the interview at the last minute. At the time, the streaming service had already started work on the couple's documentary series through their archwell productions. The Sussex's team called those allegations categorically false, stressing that legal representatives from both Netflix and Arcowell oversaw any changes to the agreement, just like standard Hollywood practice. The interview drew huge attention with Meghan sharing her struggles, including suicidal thoughts during pregnancy and tensions over Flower Girl, dresses at a royal wedding. Buckingham Palace responded by expressing sadness over the couple's challenges and committing

1:00to address issues like race privately. Since then, Harry released his memoir, Spare in January 2023, which became the fastest-selling non-fiction book ever. Recently, Netflix ended its tie-up with Meghan's lifestyle brand as ever after the second season of her show with Love, Meghan. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Sallie Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, SalliePillow.com.