Meghan Markle Surprised and Delighted by "Suits" Streaming Success; Teases Exciting Projects and Discusses Variety Feature Delay

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, expressed her surprise and delight at the recent surge in popularity of her former show "Suits" on streaming platforms. At Variety's Power of Women event, Markle learned that the legal drama has accumulated over 45 billion minutes of streaming on Netflix and Peacock combined. When asked for her thoughts on this unexpected success, Markle admitted she had no idea what caused the renewed interest but speculated that the show's binge-watchable nature could be a contributing factor. She also emphasized that good shows have a lasting impact. Although Markle left "Suits" when she got engaged to Prince Harry in 2018, she has since returned to Hollywood as a producer alongside her husband. Under their production company, Archewell Productions, the couple has already released three projects with Netflix, including a documentary and an autobiographical piece. Markle teased that more exciting projects are in the works, with a focus on creating content that evokes emotional responses and fosters a sense of community. Apart from discussing her involvement in the entertainment industry, Markle also touched on her delayed inclusion in Variety's Power of Women issue. Originally set to be honored in the 2022 class, the publication decided to postpone her feature due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. However, Markle recently sat down with Variety for a new interview, which was published as a cover story in October 2022. The 2023 Power of Women issue now includes notable honorees such as Lily Gladstone, Billie Eilish, Carey Mulligan, and Fantasia Barrino, as well as influential women featured in the Women's Impact Report. In addition to celebrating these accomplished women, Variety's Power of Women event also recognizes the co-founders of LuckyChap, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, and Josey McNamara, with the Producer of the Year Award.