The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced two upcoming Netflix TV projects
April 12, 2024 4:10 p.m.(Has been updated 4:32pm)
News from Montecito. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced two upcoming Netflix television projects. The first is Prince Harry's insight into the world of professional polo, but it's the second that's garnering all the headlines. Meghan Markle will create a series that “celebrates the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship.”
The show follows in the footsteps of Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow, who built vast empires and amassed enormous wealth by offering the masses a slice of their luscious lifestyle through cookbooks, candles, tableware, and more. and solidify Meghan's rebranding as a lifestyle queen. clothing etc.
This is a smart career move on Meghan's part, and I doubt it will be successful. Mainly because this rebranding plays to Meghan's strengths far more than any other role she's attempted since leaving the House of Windsor. As a podcast host, she was unconvincing in her harsh critique of the stereotypes women had to contend with to reach her fame and fortune. Perhaps it was because she had no real interview experience. Harry will be cast as part of the Netflix hitmaking duo, which seems to have been their plan for some time.
However, lifestyle, entertainment, cooking, health, gardening, and interior design are areas that Meghan is comfortable with, and I expect she will be able to speak about them with authority. After all, she founded a lifestyle blog. Tig, while she is there suit And it was well-read and successful in the eyes of many. Author Alison P. Davies described the couple's home as “climate-controlled, high-ceilinged, sun-dappled and marshmallow-perfect” when she visited the couple's stunning profile. He praised it. I'm sure many of you would like to learn how to emulate this luxurious, natural-light atmosphere and immediately purchase products to help you do so.
And, let's be real, it's easy for Meghan to translate her global fame into lifestyle megabucks. Why on earth does it take Netflix and her 260 million subscribers around the world to establish herself as a lifestyle guru on par with Gwyneth or Martha? is now wondering what took her so long to get into the lifestyle game.
But that doesn't mean the rebrand was without its problems. American Riviera Orchard has too many syllables for a brand name by my count, and the launch itself felt a little rushed. The Instagram account suddenly appeared with a blurry video of Meghan stirring a pot. The timing was also a bit off, as it came amidst frenzied online speculation about Duchess Kate's health. But American Riviera Orchard already has more than 500,000 followers on Instagram, and there's no way they're all journalists desperate for news of Meghan's latest developments.
It will be interesting to see what Duchess Meghan does with American Riviera Orchard. All the successful lifestyle titans, led by super-famous female figureheads, have their own fetishes. Martha's is probably the simplest and is based on her reputation as the quintessential American hostess. Gwyneth's Goop is an unashamedly upscale candle that focuses on wellness and the raunchy side. The candle costs him £65. It's famous for selling sex toys, jade eggs for hoo-ha, and a candle named “This Is What My Vagina Smells Like.” The scheme was a phenomenal success, and Goop's worth is estimated at his £200 million. Jessica's Alba's Honest company (valued at £182m) focuses on non-toxic ingredients, while Reese's Witherspoon brand Draper's James emphasizes the actress' southern roots Did.
What will be the “thing” of American Riviera Orchard? The most obvious guess is royalty. I'm curious to see how the brand can imbue the monarchy vibe into nut butters, fruit spreads, napkin rings, tablecloths, and other items it plans to sell, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website. Don't doubt that it can be done.
Pearl-clutchers may express concerns about the merging of royalty and commerce, but in the end, this is a great move for both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and indeed for the royal family itself. If the Sussexes can make money and find satisfaction in a business that doesn't require them to trudge back in time or delve into their relationships with the royal family, that's a win all around.
