Netflix signed a deal with David and Victoria Beckham reported to be worth between £16 million and £20 million (approx. $20.6 million - $29 million) for their "fly-on-the-wall" documentary series, which premiered in 2023. The success of the project later resulted in a significant boost to the Beckhams' business empire.
David Beckham pockets $36m as Netflix show boosts business empire.
Netflix documentary salary
It was extensively reported five years ago that the Beckhams inked a massive £16 million contract with Netflix for a "fly-on-the-wall" documentary, though that sum subsequently climbed to £20 million.
Yes, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry signed a reported $100 million multi-year deal with Netflix in 2020 after stepping back as senior royals, leading to projects like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan, though the exclusive deal concluded in 2025, shifting to a "first-look" arrangement for future collaborations, with Netflix reportedly not getting full value, but still continuing some projects.
Yes, the cast of Friends still receives substantial royalties, earning millions annually (around $20 million each) from the show's massive syndication and streaming revenue, thanks to a deal they negotiated for a percentage of syndication income, making it one of the best TV deals ever. They continue to get paid every time the show airs on TV or streams on platforms like Netflix and HBO Max.
How much did Victoria and David lose on the Victoria Beckham brand? In 2022, it was reported that the fashion label was £54 million in debt. The total losses since the VB brand launched reached £66 million.
Nicola Peltz is so rich primarily due to her billionaire father, Nelson Peltz, a renowned investor and founder of Trian Fund Management, with his own fortune estimated at over $1.6 billion; however, she also has her own acting and modeling career, lucrative fashion deals, and comes from a wealthy family with significant real estate holdings, contributing to her substantial personal wealth, estimated around $50 million.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a fresh multi-year film and television deal with Netflix, contradicting reports this year that the streaming company would not renew its contract with them.
@victoriabeckham saw revenue and profits continue to climb in 2024, with the company reporting steady growth across its fashion and beauty business. The privately owned company reported a 26 percent uptick in total revenue to 112.7 million pounds, or $151.8 million, compared with the previous year.
David Beckham signed a lifetime deal with Adidas in 2003 worth $160 million (£115 million), one of the largest sports sponsorships ever at signing. The partnership spans 22+ years and continues today through ambassador roles, design collaborations, and Inter Miami CF's kit sponsorship.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's $100 million deal with Netflix will not be renewed when it expires later this year. The deal, signed in 2020, will not be extended beyond 2025. The company produced five major projects with the couple, including the docuseries Harry & Meghan.
The documentary includes footage of what appears to be a business meeting with investor David Belhassen, who stepped in to rescue Victoria's fashion company in 2017 through his firm Neo Investment Partners. By then, the brand was tens of millions of dollars in the red despite critical acclaim and design awards.
Sleep is key for her self care now
At the time, she was getting between five and six hours of sleep a night. "I like to get as much sleep as I can. But when you're a mummy, you kind of—well, it would be nice," Beckham said.
David Beckham has never publicly confirmed a hair transplant, but strong speculation and visible changes in his hairline, especially around the mid-to-late 2010s, suggest he likely had a Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure for a fuller look, though he also used styling aids like fibers or wigs at times to manage thinning. While there's no evidence for a facial hair transplant, experts believe his well-groomed beard is expertly styled.
Several iconic TV stars hit the $1 million per episode mark, most famously the entire cast of Friends (Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, Perry, Schwimmer) for the final seasons, alongside stars like Jerry Seinfeld, Helen Hunt, Paul Reiser, Tim Allen, and later Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), Elisabeth Moss (Handmaid's Tale), and Reese Witherspoon & Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show). These deals often came from network dominance or streaming services offering big-budget packages, with some actors also earning more as producers.
Phoebe and Rachel aren't just best friends on Friends. In real life, her interpreters, Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston, also became great friends. The actresses met in 1994, when they were chosen to play BFFs on the sitcom. Today, after almost 30 years, the friendship is as always - great and inseparable.
Matthew Perry left his estate to his parents, John Perry and Suzanne Morrison, his half-siblings (including Caitlin Morrison, Emily Morrison, Madeline Morrison, Maria Perry, and William Morrison), and his former partner Rachel Dunn, with most assets held in the "Alvy Singer Living Trust" for privacy, directing the distribution of his wealth after his 2023 passing.