Meghan Markle’s Latest Venture Hits a Major Snag: Netflix Says No

Just when you thought Meghan Markle's entrepreneurial journey couldn't take another unexpected turn, it has.

Reports have surfaced indicating that her newly rebranded As Ever products were supposed to be featured in Netflix pop-up shops in Texas and Philadelphia.

However, those reports have been firmly denied, leaving Markle's latest endeavor in a precarious position.

According to The Telegraph, Markle's ambitious project includes selling an array of culinary delights such as dried biscuit and crepe mixes, along with cookie mixes, edible dried flowers, candy sprinkles, and even cocktail mixes.

It seems she's throwing every idea at the wall in hopes that something will stick.

But let's take a closer look at that alleged Netflix partnership, shall we?

In a recent Instagram video, Meghan excitedly announced her new business venture, suggesting a collaboration with the streaming giant.

However, Netflix quickly stepped in to clarify that there was no partnership in place.

The rumors surrounding her products being sold in Netflix's pop-up shops weren't just embellished—they were entirely untrue.

This situation raises some eyebrows.

It appears that Meghan may have been trying to pressure Netflix into acknowledging a partnership that simply doesn't exist.

By promoting the connection, she might have hoped that Netflix would feel compelled to join in.

But Netflix wasn't having any of it.

Reports indicate that they had to reach out to her agents at WME with a firm message: “Not happening.”

This fiasco seems to have strained Meghan's relationship with her agency, which is reportedly distancing itself from her faster than Harry can escape a royal event.

The truth is, there's no partnership, no signed agreement, and certainly no shelf space reserved for her cookie mixes at Netflix.

Perhaps she thought that by simply pitching the idea, it would magically come to fruition.

Her affinity for manifesting dreams is well-known, after all.

This isn't the first time Markle has relied on the old “fake it till you make it” strategy.

Remember when she claimed to have a deal with Dior?

That partnership was swiftly dismissed.

Or how about the rumored exclusive deal with Audible?

That turned out to be nonexistent as well.

Markle has a history of announcing partnerships that never materialize, as if merely stating them makes them real.

Netflix, for its part, seems to be biding its time until the end of their contract with Markle.

They didn't even include her upcoming show in their list of new releases, which speaks volumes about their disinterest in her side ventures.

If that's not a clear indication that they want to distance themselves from this situation, I don't know what is.

When we step back to examine the broader narrative, it's quite striking.

From royal engagements and diplomatic endeavors to now trying to sell pancake mix through a non-existent Netflix store, Markle's trajectory has taken a dramatic downturn.

Her aspirations of becoming a leading lifestyle brand are crumbling faster than a stale biscuit.

Meanwhile, Netflix appears to be content to let the clock run out on their agreement with her while subtly signaling their lack of interest in her entrepreneurial pursuits.

What's next for Meghan?

Will she pivot towards a wellness brand, perhaps launch a spiritual retreat, or maybe even create a line of signature scented candles infused with the essence of desperation?

Only time will tell.

One thing is for sure: Netflix is not interested in being part of her latest ventures.

As ever?

More like as never.