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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
What Americans Really Think of Meghan Markle's Netflix Show Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Meghan Markle's Netflix cooking show is known among less than half of U.S. adults and liked by 19 percent of the population, according to polling. Market research agency YouGov has begun collecting regular polling data on With Love, Meghan, the lifestyle series that debuted in March. The data so far published shows 43 percent of people had heard of the show, 19 percent liked it and 11 percent disliked it. That gives a net approval rating of plus eight. Meghan Markle laughs during filming of "With Love, Meghan," her Netflix cooking show, which dropped in March 2025. Meghan Markle laughs during filming of "With Love, Meghan," her Netflix cooking show, which dropped in March 2025. COURTESY OF NETFLIX Why It Matters Meghan and Prince Harry's Netflix contract is due to expire in September and has not yet been renegotiated, with The Sun and People reporting the streaming platform does not plan to renew it. However, Netflix remains an equity partner in Meghan's lifestyle online shop As Ever, which is linked to With Love. That means it takes a cut of Meghan's profits and the more successful she is the more money it makes. There are, therefore, still major questions about whether Netflix will actually cut ties with the Sussexes or simply remold the relationship in a new way. The polling data does suggest With Love has been underperforming compared to the mega deal the Sussexes signed in September 2020, reportedly worth $100 million. What to Know YouGov keeps ongoing rankings of scores of TV shows and places With Love in 713th place, one spot ahead of Dragon Ball Daima and one behind I Am Jazz. The top three shows were Sesame Street, Jeopardy! and The Simpsons, while Suits, the show that gave Meghan her big break, stood in 274th place. According to the data, 76 percent of people had heard of Suits while 33 liked it and 13 percent disliked it. With Love, Meghan premiered on March 4 with eight episodes, offering not only recipes, but also tips on party planning, hosting and an insight into Meghan's celebrity friends. Actors Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer, Meghan's co-star from Suits, were among the guests alongside professional chefs who helped to coach the duchess, like Roy Choi and Alice Waters. Meghan aimed for a soft, warm tone and a few days after launch noted the calming nature of the sound design by posting a clip on Instagram with the message: "Oh, how I love ASMR!" The show made far more of a splash than some of Harry and Meghan's other Netflix offerings, including the documentaries Polo and Heart of Invictus. However, many of the reviews were scathing, including in entertainment news website Vulture: "With Love, Meghan is an utterly deranged bizarro world voyage into the center of nothing, a fantastical monument to the captivating power of watching one woman decorate a cake with her makeup artist while communicating solely through throw-pillow adages about joy and hospitality." However, Netflix chief executive Ted Sarandos backed Meghan weeks after release despite the tough reviews, citing a rash of product sales after the couple's original 2022 biopic Harry & Meghan. "I think Meghan is underestimated in terms of her influence on culture," he said. "When we dropped the trailer for the Harry & Meghan doc series, everything on-screen was dissected in the press for days. "The shoes she was wearing sold out all over the world. The Hermès blanket that was on the chair behind her sold out everywhere in the world. People are fascinated with Meghan Markle. She and Harry are overly dismissed." YouGov Ratings The polling on With Love, Meghan, is part of YouGov Ratings which uses a different methodology to most one-off surveys. They collect data daily on thousands of public figures, companies and brands in order to provide quarterly ratings. With Love only debuted in March, meaning this is the first batch of data YouGov Ratings has published on the show. "We collect data for YouGov Ratings each and every day, and it's updated every Monday," the pollster's website says. "The data we collect accumulates and every quarter we update the website with the data collected over the past 90 days." Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Meghan and Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
Telegraph
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
‘Sparkly' pro-trans books targeting toddlers
Toddlers are being targeted with books that present a positive vision of becoming transgender, research has found. Campaign groups Sex Matters and SEEN in Publishing have carried out the first comprehensive report of its kind examining gender ideology in the publishing industry. The report found that gender ideology – the belief that being a 'woman' can be independent of biological sex – has become 'dominant' in the industry. The review concluded that the state of children's publishing is 'particularly concerning'. It found that a 'shiny, sparkly world of trans identities' is being promoted to young readers, with 'many aimed at toddlers'. Recent titles aimed at children include Julian is a Mermaid, Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl?, and She's My Dad. The audit of the publishing industry found that of 21 publishers surveyed, a fifth of their output on transgender-related products was targeted at children. The report raised concerns that the message in the books was often that becoming transgender will 'resolve bodily hatred and create enduring joy in the form of 'trans euphoria''. The report quotes an extract from the book I Am Jazz, by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings, which states: 'From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. 'She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boy's clothing. This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way.' The report warns that 'ideological marketing to children risks causing extensive harm', particularly by suggesting that 'a trans identity can cure any bodily discomfort or anxiety that they may be feeling'. It suggested this could set children down the path to medically transitioning by undergoing hormone therapy or surgery. The report also warns that many books embed the idea that 'if girls like clothes and toys that are more typically aimed at boys, they may really be a boy in a girl's body'. The concerns come after last year's Cass Review which concluded that children who think they are transgender should not be rushed into treatment they may regret. The report also follows April's Supreme Court decision which ruled that the definition of a woman is based solely on biological sex. The problems highlighted in children's publishing are part of a wider issue with ideological conformity in the industry, the report claimed. Work carried for Sex Matters by author Matilda Gosling said 'gender-identity beliefs have become dominant in publishing', and even led to 'poor commercial decisions guided by ideology'. It also found that the enthusiasm of the publishing industry for pro-gender ideology works was misplaced, with analysis finding that 'gender-critical books sell, on average, nine times more' than books promoting gender ideology. It cites the example of author Helen Joyce receiving a £20,000 advance for a book, Trans, which then went on to sell 100,000 copies internationally and more than 23,000 in the UK. The report claims that transgender model Munroe Bergdorf, by contrast, received a six-figure sum for the book, Transitional, which went on to sell fewer than 3,000 copies in the UK. It added: 'Commissioning editors have run scared of bold, brave, interesting books that reflect a diversity of ideas and that readers want, and instead commissioned books that fit the beliefs of their junior staff.' The dominance of these beliefs has also led to years of people being 'cancelled' or silenced for their gender-critical beliefs, it has been claimed, and the entrenchment of equality, diversity and inclusion policies within publishing houses which 'exclude' gender-critical staff. This year, Ursula Doyle settled a legal case with Hachette, a large publishing house, where she worked until coming under fire from pro-transgender activists for publishing the 2021 book Material Girls, by Prof Kathleen Stock. In 2023, Gillian Philip, the children's author, claimed she was dropped by her employer after publicly supporting JK Rowling's critical views on transgender issues. She ultimately lost her legal battle. That same year, Sibyl Ruth, the gender-critical editor, said she was dropped by a literary consultancy after stating that the idea of someone with a 'heavy five o'clock shadow' being a woman 'blows my mind'. The report concludes by calling on the publishing industry to 'make a clear commitment to freedom of speech both internally and in commissioned work'.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jazz Jennings Is Unrecognizable in New Photos After 100-Lb. Weight Loss
Jazz Jennings posted new photos on Instagram, showing off her recent 100-lb. weight loss The 24-year-old started her health transformation after struggling with binge-eating disorder The transgender activist has been documenting the success in her weight-loss journey on social media for the past few yearsJazz Jennings is shocking fans with her dramatic weight-loss transformation. On June 4, the I Am Jazz star posted a series of selfies on Instagram showcasing her recent weight loss. The 24-year-old previously shared that she's lost 100 lbs. since committing to living a more healthy lifestyle. In the comments section, fans of the reality star praised her for her new look. 'You look great congrats on the weight look is a 10,' one user said, while another person wrote. 'You got so thin I did didn't recognize you.' 'You should be very proud of yourself.❤️' one follower commented. Another person added, 'Jazz!!! You Look STUNNING!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Back in August 2024, Jennings expressed how proud she was of her weight loss and shared an inspirational video showing her progress over the last couple years. The post begins with a clip of her struggling to get through a workout two years ago. It then cuts to present day with a clip of her running easily and pushing through tough exercises. 'Two years later and almost 100 pounds lighter! I'm so proud of my progress and want to thank my family, friends and all who supported me in getting there,' she wrote. 'Good health is not a certificate you display, it is a constant effort!' she continued. 'I still have room for improvement, but I am more motivated and inspired than I've been in years. Let's keep it going!' The transgender activist said she's continuing to look forward, writing, 'I'm proud of my progress toward better health, but I'm still running towards more goals!' Jennings' weight-loss journey began in 2021 when she revealed that she had gained "almost 100 lbs. in a little less than 2 years" and was ready to "hold myself accountable" after being diagnosed with binge-eating disorder. After Jennings lost 70 lbs, she shared that 'no matter my weight, I have always felt beautiful. However, losing this weight and prioritizing my health has created a shift within.' If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, The Alliance for Eating Disorders provides a fully-staffed helpline at 1-866-662-1235, as well as free, therapist-led support groups. Read the original article on People
