Meghan Markle — Biography

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, whose full name is Rachel Meghan Markle, is a former American actress who joined the British royal family after marrying Prince Harry. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she has a diverse racial background. While studying at Northwestern University, she began to land minor roles in various American television shows and films. Markle is best known for her portrayal of Rachel Zane on the legal drama series Suits, a role she held from 2011 to 2017. A committed advocate for women's rights, she has spoken out against gender inequality, and her lifestyle website, The Tig, included features on influential women. Her humanitarian efforts throughout the 2010s involved representing international charitable organizations. In addition to her advocacy, she has been acknowledged for her fashion sense and launched her own clothing line in 2016. Prior to her royal engagement, Markle was married to actor and producer Trevor Engelson from 2011 until their divorce in 2013. In 2017, she announced her engagement to Prince Harry, a grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, leading her to relocate to London. This marked her retirement from acting, the closure of her social media accounts, and her beginning to perform public duties for the British royal family. After her wedding in May 2018, she became known as the Duchess of Sussex. In her career prior to royalty, she appeared in supporting roles in various projects, including Horrible Bosses and Fringe. While on Suits, she featured in several intimate scenes. As of April 2024, Markle has gathered 601,000 followers on Instagram.