Meghan Markle is an American actress who is best known for living a real-life fairytale and marrying Prince Harry. Prior to marrying into the royal family, Markle was best known for portraying Rachel Zane on the legal drama series Suits from 2011 to 2018.
Aside from Suits, Markle has appeared in a handful of films such as Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me, and Horrible Bosses.
Markle had a hell of a year in 2018, as she married Prince Harry as well as being named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People.
via Time (written by friend & fellow actress Priyanka Chopra):
“Somewhere among biryani, poutine and endless conversations, I realized just how deeply Meghan Markle cares for the world. With her, what you see is real, and what you get is a relatable young woman with her heart and mind in the right place. Her compassion, evident in the causes she supports, and her drive to break down stereotypes—obvious in her actions—will connect her to a generation in much need of kindness.
This ever-smiling, strong free spirit found her prince, fell in love and in turn made a cynical world believe in fairy tales again. But more than anything else, Meghan is an important influencer in a world that needs strong public figures to respect and look up to. People the world can be inspired by. Meghan, standing shoulder to shoulder with Harry, will be a princess for the people.”
Markle was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her mother is African-American and a yoga instructor. Her father is retired and of Dutch and Irish descent. Her father’s profession – a photography director – had resulted in Markle spending many years as a child on the set of Married…with Children. She attended Immaculate Heart Convent before graduating from Northwestern University.
Markle and Prince Harry got married on May 19, 2018. Prince Henry of Wales is a member of the British royal family who is the younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, and is sixth in the line of succession to the British throne.