Meghan Markle reportedly “disappeared” from Zoom meetings with Netflix whenever she felt offended.
Following Netflix’s decision to cut ties with her lifestyle brand, As Ever, Variety published a report on Tuesday offering new insight into the Duchess of Sussex’s relationship with the streaming giant.
“The mood in the building is ‘We’re done,’” a Netflix insider told the outlet, alleging that Meghan Markle, 44, and Prince Harry had behavior in meetings that “ruffled feathers.”
Sources told Variety that Meghan Markle — pictured above at World Central Kitchen in Jordan — would allegedly “disappear” during meetings with Netflix when she felt offended.
However, Meghan Markle’s lawyer denied the claim in a letter to Variety, emphasizing that she is a working mother of two young children.
Sources alleged that teams at Netflix — including the marketing department — were told Markle’s extended absences during meetings occurred when she felt offended by comments made.
But her attorney, Michael J. Kump, pushed back on that narrative. In his letter to Variety, he stated that Markle “works from home, is the mother of young children aged 4 and 6, and often encounters children who enter the space unexpectedly during a meeting.”
“Independent of being a parent who works from home, Meghan is also conscious of shielding her team from the distraction of children,” Kump added. “Nearly all professionals can attest to needing to turn off the audio or camera during a virtual meeting at some point during many hours of virtual business calls.”
In addition, insiders alleged that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is “fed up” with the Sussexes.
Sources also claimed that Meghan Markle would at times “talk over or recast” Prince Harry’s thoughts — even mid-sentence — and would touch his arm or thigh during both virtual and in-person meetings with Netflix partners.
However, Markle’s attorney, Michael J. Kump, rejected that characterization, saying it “seems calculated to play into the misogynistic characterization of her bossing her husband around.”
Prince Harry, 41, also told Variety that the allegation is “categorically false.”
Three insiders further claimed that Ted Sarandos is “fed up” with the couple, alleging they would directly text him about their projects.
Sources additionally alleged that Sarandos recently said he would not join a call with Meghan Markle unless a lawyer was present — a claim a Netflix spokesperson called “absolutely inaccurate.”
Sarandos, according to sources, allegedly wouldn’t sit in for a call with Markle (seen above in her series “With Love, Meghan”) unless a lawyer was present.
However, a source told Page Six that Meghan Markle maintains a strong working relationship with Ted Sarandos — seen above at the 2026 Actor Awards — and chief content officer Bela Bajaria.
“This is blatantly false,” Markle’s attorney, Michael J. Kump, told Variety. “In fact, Meghan texts and speaks with Mr. Sarandos regularly, and has been to his home, sans lawyers.”
While the report claimed that Bela Bajaria had “grown weary” of working with the couple, Bajaria herself told Variety that she has “really enjoyed” collaborating with the Sussexes.
“They’re deeply engaged in the storytelling process and bring a unique, global perspective that aligns with the kinds of impactful projects our members respond to,” Bajaria said.
A source also reiterated to Page Six that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a positive working relationship with both Ted Sarandos and Bela Bajaria.
Elsewhere in the Variety report, sources alleged that A-list talent and directors are “hesitant” to work with the couple.
Page Six has reached out to the Sussexes and Netflix for comment.
The Sussexes — Meghan Markle and Prince Harry — (seen above during their interview with Oprah Winfrey) negotiated a lucrative deal with Netflix in 2020.
The couple originally secured a reported $100 million agreement with Netflix through their production company, Archewell Productions, after stepping back from royal duties that same year.
Under the deal, they released projects including their hit 2023 docuseries Harry & Meghan, the underperforming polo-themed documentary “Polo,” and Meghan Markle’s lifestyle series With Love, Meghan, which was critically panned. Page Six previously reported that the show would not return for a third season amid declining ratings.
Last August, it was reported that the couple extended their partnership with Netflix — though for a sum said to be “much” lower than their original deal.
Netflix recently cut ties with Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever.
However, a source told Page Six that Netflix’s deal with Archewell Productions remains in a strong position, with multiple projects currently in development.
The Sussexes — Meghan Markle and Prince Harry — had previously been working on several projects, including adaptations of the books Meet Me at the Lake and The Wedding Date, before Netflix parted ways with Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever.
The source reiterated that the couple still has a mix of scripted and unscripted projects in development under their ongoing deal with Netflix.
A Netflix spokesperson told Page Six on March 6 that “it was always intended” for the As Ever founder to continue growing the brand independently into its next phase.
Meanwhile, a representative for As Ever told Page Six that the company “is grateful for Netflix’s partnership” and “is now ready to stand on its own.”
