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Actor, producer, and philanthropist

Meghan Markle

Best known for Playing Rachel Zane on 'Suits' and marriage into the British royal family

Born
1981
From
American
Working since
2002
Also known as
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Rachel Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and studied theatre and international relations at Northwestern University. She began her acting career with guest roles on television before earning wider recognition for her portrayal of Rachel Zane on the legal drama series 'Suits', a role she played from 2011 to 2018.

Following her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018, she became the Duchess of Sussex and engaged in royal patronages focused on social justice, female empowerment, and the arts. In 2020, the couple stepped back from senior royal duties and relocated to California, founding the media production and non-profit organization Archewell.

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Meghan Markle in brief

  • Starred as Rachel Zane on USA Network's 'Suits' for seven seasons.
  • Married Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at Windsor Castle in May 2018.
  • Co-founded the media and charitable organization Archewell in 2020.
  • Authored the New York Times bestselling children's picture book 'The Bench' in 2021.
  • Hosted the Spotify-exclusive podcast series 'Archetypes' in 2022.

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