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Shonda Rhimes signs landmark deal with Netflix

Shonda Rhimes signed an exclusive overall deal with Netflix reported to be worth $100 million, the largest talent deal in the streaming service's history at that time. The deal signaled that a Black woman creator was among the most valued showrunners in the entertainment industry and that streaming platforms would compete fiercely for proven Black talent.

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  1. August 14, 2017
    Shonda Rhimes signs landmark deal with Netflix

    Shonda Rhimes signed an exclusive overall deal with Netflix reported to be worth $100 million, the largest talent deal in the streaming service's history at that time. The deal signaled that a Black woman creator was among the most valued showrunners in the entertainment industry and that streaming platforms would compete fiercely for proven Black talent.

  2. August 14, 2017
    Shonda Rhimes signs landmark $100 million deal with Netflix

    Shonda Rhimes signed an exclusive overall deal with Netflix reported to be worth $100 million, the largest talent deal in the streaming service's history at that time. The deal signaled that a Black woman creator was among the most valued showrunners in the entertainment industry and that streaming platforms would compete fiercely for proven Black talent.