Meghan Markle has hit a massive professional milestone in her post-royal career. The Duchess of Sussex scored her first-ever Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan.
The show was officially nominated in the Outstanding Lifestyle Program category for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, marking a major creative win for her Hollywood venture. The winners are set to be announced during a live ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on October 30.
A Strategic Brand Win
The lifestyle series, which initially premiered on Netflix, was built as a multi-layered media rollout. The episodes coincided directly with the launch of Meghan’s standalone lifestyle and luxury brand, As Ever. Throughout both seasons of the show, products from the brand, ranging from home goods to high-end lifestyle items, were seamlessly woven into the episodes, acting as a direct-to-consumer showcase.
The Emmy nod provides a significant boost to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s overall media footprint. The couple originally signed a massive, reported $100 million deal with Netflix after stepping back from their roles as senior working royals, channeling their creative projects through Archewell Productions.
Navigating Business Transitions
This major award recognition arrives at an interesting transitional moment for the Duchess’s business empire. Earlier this year, representatives for As Ever confirmed that the lifestyle brand had wrapped up its exclusive partnership with the streaming giant. The move was described as a deliberate, strategic transition to allow the lifestyle company to operate independently and scale up its standalone retail presence.
While business insiders and PR experts have kept a incredibly close eye on the rollout and market longevity of As Ever, the critical validation from the Television Academy puts a definitive stamp of Hollywood approval on Meghan’s creative direction. As she continues to expand her solo ventures, this nomination proves that her eye for lifestyle curation commands significant industry attention.
For more context on the Duchess’s expanding media footprint, you can watch this Meghan Markle business empire analysis which breaks down her long-term strategy in the lifestyle and beauty markets.
