Ari Emanuel says of Meghan Markle’s career, “I don’t have to think about that anymore”
Ari Emanuel got candid about Meghan Markle, and his take doubles as a window into how he sees her career now—and the road that led there.
During a profile tied to his new memoir, Roll the Calls, Ari Emanuel didn’t sidestep the Meghan Markle question. He confirmed that WME and Meghan Markle ended their relationship in 2025 —and that whatever comes next for her won’t involve him.
“Here’s the great thing. I don’t have to think about that any more,”
he told the UK’s The Sunday Times when asked where Markle’s career is heading.
The remark effectively puts a bow on months of whispers. In February 2025, Page Six reported WME had dropped Markle—a claim the agency denied at the time. That report also said Emanuel hadn’t met with her since January 2024, leaving day-to-day reps to steer the relationship. Emanuel now says the split did, in fact, happen last year.
- April 2023 — Markle signs with WME
- January 2024 — Emanuel last met with Markle (per Page Six)
- February 2025 — Report claims WME dropped her; agency denies
- 2025 — Emanuel confirms they parted ways
Markle’s WME chapter began with a high-profile team and a crowded slate meant to translate her post-royal ambitions into Hollywood projects. Whether that slate survives under new representation remains to be seen; Emanuel made clear it ’s not his concern anymore.
Box-office reality check
The timing of Emanuel’s candor lands as the couple’s Hollywood draw faces fresh scrutiny. Cookie Queens—a documentary about four kids selling Girl Scout cookies—opened to about $354,262 its first weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. Commentator Kinsey Schofield noted to Fox News Digital that even CatVideoFest 2026 , a compilation of viral cat clips, outgrossed it, and argued the Sussexes’ names no longer guarantee curiosity like they once did. She also suggested a breather from headlines, since being ubiquitous doesn’t always translate to ticket sales.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News the couple’s biggest pop-culture moments leaned into their rift with the Royal Family, while later lifestyle-leaning projects didn’t bite as hard. His scorecard:
- Breakout draws: the Oprah Winfrey TV interview, Netflix docuseries, Prince Harry’s memoir Spare
- Softer interest: With Love, Meghan and Polo
Per Box Office Mojo, Cookie Queens grossed roughly $354,262 in its opening weekend.