Meghan Markle Is Named Top Entertainment Podcast Host For 'Archetypes'
Look back at the highlights from the duchess’s 12-episode first season.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is being recognized in a major way for her chart-topping podcast, Archetypes.
Today, the Gracie Awards announced that Meghan was named top Entertainment Podcast Host for her work. The Gracies "recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women, and about women in all facets of media and entertainment."
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Per a release on her nonprofit Archewell's website, the award "honors outstanding original content that both entertains and informs in a highly engaging and authentic manner."
The duchess launched her podcast last summer in an effort to correct narratives and uncover the origins of common stereotypes against women. So far, she has released 12 episodes, her most recent one debuting last November. High-profile guests have included Meghan's longtime friend tennis star Serena Williams, pop icon Mariah Carey, heiress and DJ Paris Hilton, and comedian Mindy Kaling.
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In her first episode, Meghan speaks to Williams about living with pain and recalls a scary moment she had with son Prince Archie. In another, she dissects the "angry Black woman" trope with guests Issa Rae and Ziwe. And later in the season, she chats with activist Jameela Jamil about dealing with violent criticism and fighting for what's right.
For her season finale, she opens up to Trevor Noah, Judd Apatow, and Andy Cohen about some of the ways her husband, Prince Harry, is breaking down stereotypes for their son.
Upon its release, Archetypes reached the number one spot on the charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. It also topped charts in 47 other countries, per Archewell.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.
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