Sussexes branded “damaged goods” amid mounting professional uncertainty
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly suffered a major blow just as their lucrative partnership with Netflix approaches its end.
According to The Sun, the couple’s $100 million deal with the streaming giant is not expected to be renewed after its expiration in September. This development comes at a critical time, as questions mount over the direction of their media ventures and public image.
Public relations expert Renae Smith delivered a scathing assessment of the couple’s standing, claiming their reputation has become a liability. “Everything they touch turns to dust,” she told Express. “I wouldn’t advise a single client of mine to get involved with them—no way in hell. Sure, they have the money to produce content, but I doubt any major platform would take the risk now.”
Smith described Harry and Meghan as “damaged goods,” suggesting that their current public perception is the “opposite of the Midas touch.”
While no official comment has been made by the Sussexes, Meghan’s new projects—including her Netflix cooking series With Love, Meghan and her lifestyle brand As Ever—have been quietly progressing. Still, the uncertainty surrounding the renewal of their Netflix deal has cast a shadow over their professional future.
As speculation grows, so does the pressure on the couple to redefine their brand beyond their royal ties.
