Many are wondering what Meghan Markle’s net worth was before she met Prince Harry as their Netflix docuseries arrives.
The six-episode series, titled Harry & Megan, delves into their relationship from when they met in 2016 to the present day.
They visit all sorts of milestones, including their first date, their wedding, the birth of their two children, and their resignation from royal duties.
They were reportedly paid a staggering sum for the show (more on that later) – but how much was Meghan worth before she met Harry?
Keep reading to find out…
Meghan Markle’s net worth before Prince Harry
Meghan’s net worth before marrying Harry was $5 million, Celebrity Net Worth reveals.
Now she is worth $60 million, which is a combined net worth with her royal husband.
The site also reports that before marrying Meghan, Harry had a net worth of $20 million.
How do they get their money?
Prior to the wedding, Meghan was an actress best known for starring in the TV series Suits, and Harry was in the military performing royal duties.
Now they’ve left the royal family behind and live in Montecito, Calif. — and they have a number of different sources of income.
As the BBC explains, their media company Archewell Productions makes a range of programs for Netflix and a Spotify podcast.
This includes the new Harry & Meghan documentary and Meghan’s Archetypes podcast series about famous women.
They also make money from book deals. Meghan published a children’s book called The Bench in 2021, while Harry Spare’s autobiography comes out in January 2023.
Harry received millions in inheritance when his mother, Princess Diana, died in 1997. He may also have received money after the Queen’s death.
After leaving the royal family, they no longer receive money from King Charles and are financially independent.
How much they were paid for the Netflix series
Forbes reports that the couple have a lucrative five-year deal with Netflix worth $100 million.
The contract, signed in September 2020, is to produce documentaries, docuseries, feature films, scripted shows and children’s programs.
So they got paid $100 million for the Harry & Meghan docuseries and a number of other shows that will be happening over the next five years.
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