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Montecito Today
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Make Surprise Appearance at Netflix Party
The Sussexes attended an event hosted by Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos celebrating the second season of the show Beef.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:43pm
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The vibrant energy and celebrity-filled atmosphere of the Netflix party in Montecito celebrating the second season of Beef.Montecito TodayPrince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at a party in Montecito, California hosted by Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos to celebrate the second season of the show Beef. The Sussexes posed for photos with Sarandos and his wife Nicole Avant, as well as other celebrities in attendance like Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, and Charles Melton.
Why it matters
The Sussexes' appearance at a Netflix event comes amid speculation about the future of their partnership with the streaming giant, though both sides have denied any tension. This event suggests the relationship between the Sussexes and Netflix remains strong as they continue to develop projects together.
The details
The party was held on Friday night in Montecito. In addition to the Sussexes, other attendees included Beef season 2 stars Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, and Charles Melton, as well as the show's creator Lee Sung Jin. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, singer Katy Perry, and actor Nick Kroll were also spotted at the event.
- The party was held on Friday, April 12, 2026.
The players
Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex, who along with his wife Meghan Markle has a production deal with Netflix.
Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex, who along with her husband Prince Harry has a production deal with Netflix.
Ted Sarandos
The CEO of Netflix, who hosted the party celebrating the second season of the show Beef.
Nicole Avant
The wife of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos.
Lee Sung Jin
The creator of the Netflix show Beef.
What they’re saying
“I would say don't believe whatever you read. Maybe we should all do a little fact-checking. But here's the thing: We still have a relationship with them, we have movies in development with them, we have an amazing doc with them, they have things in development on the TV and film side.”
— Bela Bajaria, Netflix Chief Content Officer
What’s next
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to travel to Australia in mid-April for a series of private, business and philanthropic engagements.
The takeaway
Despite recent reports of tension, the Sussexes' appearance at this Netflix event suggests their partnership with the streaming giant remains strong as they continue to develop projects together. The event highlights the ongoing relationship between the Sussexes and Netflix, even as the couple prepares for an upcoming trip to Australia.
