Meghan Markle bonds with Netflix CEO’s wife after professional split
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were among the high-profile guests at the California gathering
Meghan Markle was seen having a warm moment with Nicole Avant, the wife of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, during an event in Montecito on Friday night.
This show of affection happened just weeks after the Duchess ended her collaboration with the streaming service over her As Ever lifestyle project.
Meghan was captured holding hands with Ms Avant and sharing a hug at the Beef Season Two Tastemaker event, organized by the Netflix head himself.
The apparent closeness between them suggests their personal bond remains strong, even after the Duchess of Sussex's recent professional split from Mr. Sarandos.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were among the high-profile guests at the California gathering.
The event also welcomed actor Orlando Bloom, singer Katy Perry, and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Riverdale's Charles Melton and British actress Carey Mulligan were also in attendance.
Both Mr. Sarandos and Ms. Avant have previously praised the Duchess, with the Netflix chief calling her "the rock star" last spring.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were among the high-profile guests at the California gathering.
The Duchess introduced As Ever in April of last year as a collaboration with Netflix, offering items like jams, wine, and floral sprinkles.
However, the brand faced challenges, with stocks often running out, leaving customers disappointed.
Her show With Love, Meghan was cancelled by the platform after two seasons that were received poorly by critics.
The Duchess of Sussex reportedly became discontented with Netflix's "careful" stance and desired to broaden sales worldwide instead of limiting them to the U.S. markets.
An insider earlier mentioned that the separation happened because As Ever no longer needed Netflix's financial backing, and Meghan wanted to make choices more quickly without consulting the company.
An insider earlier mentioned that the separation happened because As Ever no longer needed Netflix's financial backing, and Meghan wanted to make choices more quickly without consulting the company.
Despite the end of the As Ever alliance, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to collaborate with Netflix via their production company, Archewell Productions.