Meghan Markle's former agent says he no longer handles her career after agency split
Ari Emanuel confirmed that his firm no longer represents Meghan Markle, citing a past dispute, while reports of a potential acting role on a Netflix series have been withdrawn.
Meghan Markle is no longer represented by talent agency WME, its executive chairman Ari Emanuel said in a recent interview, noting that he no longer has to consider her career prospects. Markle joined the agency in April 2023 and worked with a team that included Brad Slater and Jill Smoller, but the relationship ended in early 2025 after a reported disagreement in January 2024.
According to industry sources, the split was prompted by what they described as a demanding attitude and a heated exchange that led Emanuel to end the partnership. WME has since stated that it continues to work with the Duchess of Sussex on other matters.
The agency split coincided with rumors that Markle was in talks to appear in the third season of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series "The Gentlemen." The speculation was later refuted when Tina Brown reported that the casting was withdrawn due to intense backlash in the United Kingdom. An insider added that no formal contract had been signed for the role.
Other reports suggested that Ritchie had considered alternative high-profile talent, including Kim Kardashian, to generate publicity for the series. The discussion highlighted the role of controversy in casting decisions, but no definitive agreement involving Markle was confirmed.