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Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Meghan Markle shares 'guilt' over money and admits she 'will never have enough'
Meghan Markle has opened up about her feelings on money, admitting that she struggles to adopt a mindset where she can believe in the 'promise of something more for herself' As Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, continues to embrace her entrepreneurial journey, the proud mother-of-two has been candid about her experiences in the public eye. From offering a peek into her daily diet on her Netflix show, to sharing heartwarming glimpses of her home life on social media, Meghan has given fans an insight into what it's like to live as a member of the Royal family - even discussing more sensitive topics such as finance. Despite being a successful actress in her own right and married to a Prince, Meghan is far from living hand-to-mouth. However, that doesn't mean she hasn't faced challenges, particularly when striving for financial independence. In the season finale of her podcast 'Confessions of a Female Founder', Meghan had a conversation with Sara Blakely, the billionaire founder of shapewear brand Spanx. During their chat, 54 year old Blakely urged listeners to become more "self aware" and scrutinise their attitudes towards money, reports the Express. "A lot of people don't even realise they have not great narratives around success or around obtaining a lot of financial freedom and money for themselves," she noted, adding that she wanted to be able to invest in herself. The Duchess of Sussex, aged 43, expressed her views on financial independence, stating: "But that is so hard to understand because, I genuinely believe, I would love to adopt that level of a mindset where as you're talking about even, for a lot of people, not being able to buy into the hope or the promise of something more for themselves in financial freedom." Meghan went on to discuss the societal pressures women face regarding money: "I think so many women, especially, we're taught to not even talk about money, and there's lots of guilt mentality surrounding having a lot," she added. "And at the same time, there's a scarcity mindset that it's easy to attach to, of like, 'I'll never have enough.' ". Sara shared her own philosophy with Meghan: "I always tell women, in particular, I say: 'Money is really fun to make, really fun to spend and really fun to give away.' I think money makes you more of who you already were." Despite her considerable wealth, Meghan's insights on finance may surprise some admirers, particularly considering her transformation since marrying Prince Harry in 2019. Before her Royal nuptials, Meghan was estimated to be worth around £3.7million, thanks largely to her acting career, including her role in the first seven series of the TV show Suits. However, following their decision to step back from Royal duties in 2020, Meghan and Harry announced their intention to "work to become financially independent," seeking greater autonomy over their lives, a journey not without its challenges. During a candid conversation with Oprah Winfrey one year following their relocation to the US, Prince Harry disclosed that he had been "literally cut me off financially" by the Royal family after they stepped back from Royal duties, expressing gratitude for the inheritance from his late mother Princess Diana, which made their move possible. "Without that, we wouldn't have been able to do this," he remarked, alluding to their 2020 shift to Montecito, California. Since their transatlantic switch, both the Duke and Duchess have inked profitable contracts with Netflix and Spotify alongside unveiling an explosive memoir, although Harry confessed the commercial ventures weren't initially in their blueprint. "From my perspective, all I needed was enough money to be able to pay for security to keep my family safe," he shared with Winfrey.
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex suffers money guilt
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex suffers money guilt. The 43-year-old has just launched her lifestyle brand As Ever and is continuing with her podcasting while living in a mansion in California with her husband Prince Harry, 40, valued at more than $14 million, and she has now said she feels conflicted about her financial success. Revealing she has experienced guilt over wealth and struggled with a 'scarcity mindset' when it comes to money, she told Sara Blakely on the 'Confessions of a Female Founder' podcast: 'There's lots of guilt mentality surrounding having a lot. And at the same time, there's a scarcity mindset. 'It's easy to attach to (the idea) of, like, 'I'll never have enough.'' Meghan added: 'I'd love to have a healthier mindset about money.' The former actress best known for her role in 'Suits', made the comments on Tuesday's (27.05.25) episode of her entrepreneur-focused podcast, which is part of her recent media and business resurgence. Meghan and her husband Harry – who have children Prince Archie, aged six, and Princess Lilibet, three – are estimated to have a combined net worth of around $60 million, according to Forbes. The London Times reported in September 2024 Harry and his older brother Prince William inherited nearly £12 million following the death of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. A source told Page Six in 2023: 'They certainly don't like to spend their own money. It's always other people's money.' Elsewhere in her podcast episode, Meghan spoke about her experience as a solo entrepreneur, describing it as both 'incredibly lonely' and 'liberating'. She said her partnership with Netflix marked a turning point in her career. 'It was a U-turn moment,' she said of their involvement in her new lifestyle brand As Ever. Meghan launched her first line of As Ever products in April, shortly after the debut of her Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan'. Last month, she also launched a podcast under Lemonada Media, part of a wider expansion into branded content and wellness-related ventures. Meghan's recent focus on media, entrepreneurship and lifestyle branding follows her and Harry's dramatic step back from royal duties that began in 2020, when she and the prince left their official roles within the royal family.
Los Angeles Times
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Meet the actors who will play Harry, Hermione and Ron in HBO's ‘Harry Potter' series
After an extensive search, HBO has officially found young wizards Harry, Ron and Hermione for its upcoming 'Harry Potter' series. Newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton are the chosen ones to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively, of the more than 30,000 children who auditioned during the open casting call. Filming begins this summer and the show premieres next year. 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen,' executive producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod said in a statement. 'We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.' Gardiner will serve as showrunner and Mylod will direct multiple episodes of the series. Author J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film & TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films will also executive produce. Here's everything we know about the reimagining of the classic franchise. Prior to nabbing the titular role in 'Harry Potter,' McLaughlin studied at the Performance Academy Scotland for five years. He is set to appear in BBC's upcoming series 'Gifted,' about Scottish teens who discover they have superpowers, and the Sky film 'Grow,' about a grumpy pumpkin farmer and her orphaned niece. 'The news is out and this one is MAGICAL!!' wrote the Performance Academy Scotland on Instagram. 'We are not sure that this will ever feel real but we said from the start that Dominic was the perfect Harry & we are thrilled for everyone else to see this soon too.' 'Harry Potter' is Stout's first major role. His only other credited appearance is a commercial for Albert Bartlett potatoes. Stanton starred as Matilda Wormwood in 'Matilda the Musical' in London's West End from 2023 to 2024. The English actress also played the narrator Control in Andrew Lloyd Webber's play 'Starlight Express' in 2024. Previously announced cast members include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. HBO has said the show will span a decade and remain faithful to Rowling's books. The original films starred Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. In addition to the seven bestsellers and eight hit films, the franchise also spawned the 'Fantastic Beasts' movie prequels, starring Eddie Redmayne, the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' and themed areas at Universal parks.
Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Harry Potter fans point out one huge flaw with the casting for new HBO series
The actors playing Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the new Harry Potter HBO show have been announced as the magical story gets a TV reboot thanks to American broadcaster HBO The announcement of the lead cast for HBO's upcoming Harry Potter reboot has sparked a wave of excitement from the fandom, but it hasn't come without controversy. As the wizarding world prepares to welcome a new generation of Hogwarts students, some long-time fans are voicing frustration over one major issue. Harry Potter still doesn't have green eyes. Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as the Boy Who Lived in the new TV adaptation, with Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout playing Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley respectively. The young trio are stepping into the iconic roles that were made famous by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in the original eight-film series. While many were excited to hear the casting announcement, a number of fans took to social media to express their disappointment that once again Harry Potter's most mentioned physical trait in the books has been overlooked. One fan on Instagram asked: "PS Where's the green-eyed kid for Harry?" Another commented: "Even after 25 years, they couldn't find a kid with green eyes to play Harry." The criticism stems from the books' constant emphasis on Harry's green eyes, which are supposed to be a key link to his mother, Lily Potter. Many avid fans of the original novels feel that without this detail, certain key scenes don't make sense, such as Snape admitting he is hard on Harry because his eyes remind the professor of his former love. A third fan hit out: "Physical traits matter. I can't believe we're getting another Harry with brown hair and blue eyes despite the author constantly pointing out his defining features as jet black hair and green eyes." Someone else who spoke out in defence of Hermione's casting grumbled: "Our boy Harry on the other hand is never gonna get represented properly with black hair and green eyes. Brown and blue are apparently close enough." The same issue came up during the original films, when Daniel Radcliffe was cast as Harry despite having blue eyes. According to a behind-the-scenes video featuring producer David Heyman, the star initially tried wearing green contact lenses while the first film was being shot, but had an allergic reaction to them and had to give up. Despite the backlash, JK Rowling has voiced her support for the new cast. She responded to a fan wishing the actors well on social media saying: "All three are wonderful. I couldn't be happier." As an executive producer on the series, Rowling was reportedly involved in the casting process. The upcoming HBO series is being billed as a "faithful adaptation" of the beloved books, with each season dedicated to a single novel. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod have also spoken highly of the cast in a joint statement, saying: "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen." They added: "We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there."
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen Camilla Sends a Telling Message About Where She Stands With Harry & Meghan Amid Reports Charles ‘Won't Speak' to Them Again
Queen Camilla may have shown a subtle sign of support for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid the former Duke of Sussex's feud with his father, King Charles. Camilla and her husband, King Charles, arrived in Canada on May 26 ahead of Charles' speech to the Canadian Parliament. The trip marked Charles and Camilla's first visit to Canada since he took the throne following his mother Queen Elizabeth's death. For the the flight, Camilla wore a pale pink coat-dress designed by Anna Valentine. She accessorized the look with Chanel shoes, a brooch, diamond and pearl earrings, and a gold pendant engraved with the initials of her grandchildren. More from StyleCaster Inside Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Secret Anniversary Weeks After She Addressed Divorce Rumors Prince William & Kate Middleton Welcome New Addition to Their Family After Reports of a '4th Child' As royal fans may remember, Camilla wore that same dress for Charles' son Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle in May 2018. Camilla's rewear came a week after the former Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary, as fans speculate that Camilla's choice of clothing cold be a nod to the couple amid Harry's public feud with Charles. Harry and Charles' family feud made headlines in early May 2025 when Harry claimed in an interview with the BBC that his father 'won't speak' to him despite him wanting a 'reconciliation' with his family. Harry added that he didn't want to fight any longer as he did not know much longer' Charles—who was diagnosed with cancer in 2024—had left to live. Following Harry's interview, a source told Us Weekly that Harry's brother, Prince William, was 'done' with him for commenting about their father's cancer publicly. 'William doesn't talk about Harry anymore,' the insider said. 'Everyone knows it's a subject that they shouldn't bring up, so he hasn't brought up the interview and won't.' The source continued, 'William is done with Harry. When he becomes King, everybody thinks the divide will become even wider.' Could Camilla's rewear be a sign that she wants the royal feud to end? A source told RadarOnline in May 2025 that, while William isn't on speaking terms with Harry, other members of the British royal family—including William's wife, Kate Middleton—are more open to a reconcilation. 'Kate's deeply upset with Harry, but she's also frustrated that William and the rest of the family have allowed things to deteriorate this badly,' the insider said. 'It's heartbreaking for her to watch the family so publicly divided.' While Kate has sympathy for Harry, the source claimed that William doesn't support his wife—or any member of the British royal family—contacting Harry because of how their conversations could be 'twisted.' 'He's made it clear to the rest of the family that they should keep their distance from the Sussexes, because anything shared could be turned against them,' the insider said. The source continued, 'William doesn't like having to put his foot down with Kate, but he sees this as necessary to protect everyone. What he's most worried about is that anything Kate says to Harry could be twisted or resurface later – especially if there's another book, or if Meghan decides to tell her own side of the story.' The report came as fans speculated that Kate was also trying to show her support of Harry by wearing the same yellow Philip Treacy hat she donned at Harry and Meghan's wdding to a garden party the same day as the Sussexes' wedding anniversary. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways
