Writer claims Meghan Markle’s Netflix show echoed her children’s book series
Meghan Markle is once again facing accusations of unoriginality after a British writer alleged that the Duchess's scrapped Netflix series Pearl bore "striking similarities" to her own book series. The animated show, which never made it to production, was part of a high-profile deal between Meghan, Prince Harry, and Netflix, reportedly worth $100 million.Chris Martin opens up about depression and how he's copingMarkle faces renewed plagiarism allegationsPearl, which was announced in July 2021, was pitched as a story about a young girl who draws strength from historical female figures. Meghan was listed as an executive producer on the project alongside David Furnish, the husband of music icon Sir Elton John. Although the series was quietly shelved within a year, controversy surrounding its concept has resurfaced due to new claims from UK author Mel Elliott.Elliott, a writer and illustrator based in […]
